Corn Nut Addiction (Month 2, Day 38)

Today I woke up and reminded myself that getting up is a privilege.  I worked my hands for a bit, clenching and opening to get the blood flowing.  My two pinky fingers, spreading into my ring fingers on both hands are stiff and achey.  As I understand it, this is typical of Rheumatoid Arthritis, although I've had no diagnosis.

I'm concerned that these symptoms are progressing, not getting better.  Typical of INH-induced Rheumatoid Arthritis, the 2 month marker seems to be about when most symptoms appear.  Since I seem to have an early onset of symptoms, does that mean symptoms will continue to grow?  What if INH has just spurred an already latent disease in me and even when I stop INH, I'll still have the arthritis?

Hmmm...Not fun thoughts.

I'm also giving some thoughts to how my symptoms might play into INH-induced Lupus. Some of these symptoms include joint pain.  However, my symptoms seem to mimic the Rheumatoid side more, I think - Symmetrical pain in both hands, stiff and sore more in the morning.  No swelling or redness, though, thank goodness.

In a later post I'll explore Lupus so I can better understand it and the INH relationship.

My Diet today:
32 oz Water
Breakfast: Hash Browns (carrots, potatoes and oregano) and canteloupe (I used the Vitamix to "shred" the potatoes and carrots in about 3 seconds and then set it to cook - so easy!  I'd just come back every so often to stir it and by the time I was ready, so was it!  And I'd never had carrots in hash browns before, but I wanted some color so thought I'd try - delicious! See my picture even though it doesn't look that good!)
Lunch: Broccoli Soup, Brown Rice, Corn nuts (Broccoli Soup from last night)
Vitamins
Dinner: Cauliflower Dal (Recipe here) without tomatoes
Pre-bed: An arthritis inducing white thing

Possible histamine triggers:
I suppose I should double check corn, my new, crunchy snack friend.  I love CORN NUTS!!!
Also, one thing about histamines - leftovers grow 'em...I haven't been counting my leftovers, but suppose I should...sigh...