Hello there! Thank you for asking I want you to know some thing about your disease and how to fight it as it is an odyssey and you need to be patient. here are some tips to keep you out of trouble Treat infections quickly Avoid changes in diet Exercise as prescribed (Do not to increase your routine without consulting a physician) Have Moderate changes in activity Avoid unnecessary life changes Treat changes in mood or sleep early and aggressively Always start new medications at the lowest possible dose Prepare for unavoidable situations that have caused flare-ups in the past (eg, arrange for an increase in sleep medication or for help with housework and child care) Do pace your activities and know their limits. Choose fruits like citrus fruits, apples, berries, cantaloupe, and peaches Vitamins (eg, C, E), minerals (eg, selenium, zinc), and phytochemicals will be of help. take Vitamin D supplements regular. diet high in fresh vegetables, fish, and fiber. Green, leafy, and yellow vegetables will be an asset. avoid junk foods or processed snack foods.consumption of chemical-laden foods, refined sugars, white flour, aspartame, and monosodium glutamate (MSG) Avoid sweet or starchy foods. if cant then take with fiber alot of fiber. it will decrease its absorbtion rate. take food journal for two weeks. Avoid tobacco use Slowly wean off caffeine, because abruptly stopping caffeine will increase fatigue and pain, headaches, anxiety, and sleep disturbance Avoid and taper alcohol and stop completely in 6 months. Consult physiotherapist and chronic pain management specialist for pain, and psychiatrist for psychologic and behavioral therapies. Good Luck S Khan