Constipation is a side effect of lack of fiber in the low carb diet. Whole grains, legumes and fruit are the normal sources of dietary fiber, and they are all restricted on the Atkins diet's initial phases.
The type of treatment for reactive arthritis depends on the stage of reactive arthritis. The early stage of reactive arthritis is considered acute (early). Acute inflammation can be treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (often referred to as NSAIDs). These drugs suppress swelling and pain.
Reactive arthritis symptoms are usually experienced within 4 weeks of being infected. Symptoms affecting the joints include: Painful joints. Tender joints. Stiff joints, often at the start of the day. Swollen joints - often affecting the body's weight-bearing joints, the knees, feet and ankles. Lower back pain.