>
>How long do I need to be off all nightshades before there's a noticeable
>difference?  I really like peppers and tomatoes.   Any other dietary
>additions/subtractions I should make?
>
>Any other recommendations at all?  If this pain is what I have to look
>forward to every morning for the rest of my life, then.............
>
>
I'm assuming this is rheumatoid arthritis since your doc was talking
about gold salts and methotrexate.
The paleodiet site has a special page for rheumatoid arthritis links;
you might find some useful
info there, if you haven't already seen it.

http://www.paleodiet.com/ra/

Good luck!

    Lynnet