Mon, Nov-26-01, 13:43
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Plan: LC paleo
Stats: 241/188/140
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Progress: 52%
Location: Eastern ON, Canada
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originally posted by TF19310
...I have been low-carbing successfully for 4 wks now. After the first week my joints have been aching in my ankles, wrists, and knees every day and at night.
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I seriously doubt the problem is caused by carbs or lack thereof. Two things spring to mind:
- lack of calcium and especially magnesium in the diet can cause muscle and tendon achiness and cramping, especially at night. Are you taking Cal-Mag supplements? Adults need 1,000 to 1,200 mg of calcium daily, and 450mg magnesium. You can generally find Cal-Mag together in a singel pill 
- the other problem, if you're sure the problem is true JOINT pain, and not muscle cramping .. you may be sensitive to arachidonic acid, which is abundant in the fat of red meat and egg yolks. Here's from the Drs. Eades, of Protein Power:
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Can I really eat all the red meat and egg yolks I want?
Most people can. However, there are a few concerns to keep in mind. First, you can’t do the Protein Power Plan halfway. You can’t increase your protein foods haphazardly and continue to eat carbohydrates as you do now and expect to see results. In fact, you’ll be worsening your problems if you do so.
Second, there are some people who may have problems with large amounts of red meat and large quantities of egg yolks. These people: have elevated blood pressure and/or cholesterol, retain abnormally high amounts of fluid, and/or suffer from inflammatory conditions such as skin rashes, asthma, allergies, bursitis, or arthritis.
It’s not the cholesterol in red meat and egg yolks that is the problem. It’s the fact that they are high in arachidonic acid, which can promote or worsen the above conditions.
Here is the strategy for these folks to follow: Eliminate red meat and egg yolks from your diet completely for three weeks. At the end of the three week period, take stock of your health. Has it improved? Eat a large portion of red meat and eggs for a couple of meals and observe what happens. If your problems reappear of get worse, you are sensitive to arachidonic acid and should have these foods only once in a while. When you do have them, make sure to remove as much of the fat from the beef as possible. Grill the beef. This will reduce the arachidonic acid by as much as 35%. Another option is to marinate the meat in a combination of red wine and olive oil or light sesame oil for 24 hours before grilling.
As far as eggs are concerned, have no more than one or two whole eggs at a sitting, and eat egg whites the rest of the time. Also, you should avoid margarine altogether (as everyone should).
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Another thing you might consider is taking supplements of essential fatty acids, especially omega-3's ... fresh flax, borage or evening primrose oil. These have anti-inflammatory and prostaglandin-inhibiting effects, and may be beneficial for you.
Hope you're feeling better soon 
Doreen
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Joint Aches Anyone??
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