A high protein anti-inflammatory diet improves Arachnoiditis.
Protein - It provides the amino acid building blocks that are necessary for the production of neurotransmitters and tissue healing.
You must eat some of the following each day - Fish, pork, chicken, eggs, turkey, cottage cheese and beef. Spirulina and chlorella algae, black beans, and pumpkin seeds are much higher in protein than meat. If you can't or won't eat any of the above you must obtain protein powder drinks and/or protein bars from the health food store.
Vegetables and fruits - Some vegetables and fruits have anti-inflammatory activity. Eat some of these each day: Carrot, broccoli, radish, blueberry, apple, celery, brussel sprouts, onion, blackberry, beets, spinach, lettuce, raspberry, tomatoes, cucumbers, watermelon and strawberry.
Drinks (Only use dietary sugars if weight is a problem) - Coffee, tea, dietary sodas and water. Low dose, occasional alcoholic drinks are acceptable.
Banned to control weight - Milk, regular sodas, fruit juice, bread,rolls,buns
Highly restricted to control weight (Eat these very sparingly) - Potatoes including french fries, corn, cakes/pies and pasta/pizza.
Supplements - Multi-vitamin/mineral cap/tab-daily, b-12 weekly, brewer's yeast, alfalfa and algae.