Getting better thru my Diet.

[Quest4Cure]

JimO I'm glad I found your thread. I could have written it myself (except the Italian in-laws ) But I L VE Italian food.
I too have been unable to pick up my guitar, jeepers it stings when the cracks are open! I wrote in my own thread that I was going through mountains of band aids every month, the splits are unbelievably painful when left open. Yes I agree that once you see what other members are going through, especially Grizzly, it feels like very little compared. Unfortunately you use your hands for practically everything and nothing gets a chance to heal, and I found putting the daviobet on was pointless unless you had 3 hours to just sit and do nothing.
I have followed almost the same diet as you and my hands are the best they've ever been. I've been gluten free for 7 months and I find it easy. So a few weeks ago I bought myself a beautiful midsize ukulele as a reward for being so strict with myself with diet and it's alot of fun  
Good luck to you JimO, I'm happy you found something that works  

Have you tried a bio drug or occlusion. Many times my Hands were raw. And glycerin soap and other OTC cleaners for P. Hands help. Always protect hands wear gloves from any injury. Always keep moisturized.  Occlusion set me free from the madness of palmoplanter P. I have been in remission for several years. Every time it starts I do occlusion. Hot wax oil treatment spas are great too! Available at most grug stores. I know it's a pain to do for me it's woth it. I hope u give it a try. Also UV light and sunlight very good! Never burn and Excimer Laser at the derms!
For me food or drink never made a difference in my P. This autoimmune disorder seems to be the driving force. You too will be better soon. Wear finger tip protection while playing the guitar available at drug stores.
Summer is almost here in the U.S. Sunshine or a UFO as its referred to in my neck of the woods will soon bring relief. All winter it's dark here so I take 2000 units of vit -D3. Also read the section on natural treatments has lots of info,

Cheers