fibromyalgia diet
Read and learn more about fibromyalgia diet. For more, visit the Pain Q&A website FeelTheHurt.com
Q: Can Diet Coke cause fibromyalgia-caused backaches to get worse?
My Mother has fibromyalgia very severely and she has lots of backaches caused by it. She drinks way too many diet cokes, and the more she drinks the more backaches she gets. Could diet cokes be causing her fibromyalgia-caused backaches to flare up? I need to know because her aches keep getting worse. Can you all help me?
A: Aspartame is a highly contraversial ingredient in Diet Coke that is reknown for health adversities. I would rule it down to this ingredient that is causing your Mother problematic backaches. Tell her to stop drinking it at once!
Q: Does an all organic vegetarian diet help Fibromyalgia? What are other ways to cope with Fibro?
I have tried massage, chiro, physio and IMS (Intramuscular stimulation) it helps but only for about 5 days and its painful and expensive. So far IMS has been the best thing I have tried. I am about to try Prolotherapy an injection of sugar water and a numbing drug. I have also started on an all organic no meat diet.
A: U may try the following with 100% safety. if it works/clicks, u r lucky. lest it will not aggravate.
1.ACUPRESSURE TECHNIQUES:
With ur thumb, press ur/his/her palms and soles, wrists and ankles on both sides. As a last point u must press middle part of each palm/sole; so that toxins, if any, shall be excreted/purged through urine without affecting the kidneys.
It should be done in an empty stomach or after 2 hours after meals. With this, all the endocrine glands and their hormonal secretions shall be regulated. All internal organs shall function up to optimal levels.
2. Mag Phos -3x — 2 grains t.d.s.
All these biochemic salts are safe and with side benefits. Don’t swallow medicine. The medicine to be dissolved on/under the tongue. Don’t take any thing 10 minutes before and 10 minutes after medication. You can take water. With best wishes from www.saioam.com.
Q: I want to know where to find the list of high protein diet on the internet for fibromyalgia?
I saw a posting from jmiller96003, telling about her success with protein diet for fibromyalgia. Is there a site that I can go to that has a list of all that I can eat and cannot? I am also wondering how many have had success with this diet. I saw this on Montel from Sylvia Browne and want to try. jmiller96003 will u contact me. I am new here and did not know how to contact u. I will try e-mailing u. Thanks Amy
A: Try this link
Q: What’s the best diet pill for someone with hypothyroid, PCOS, fibromyalgia, and prediabetes & no metabolism?
I have a low thyroid, PCOS, fibromyalgia, prediabetes, and a condition in which my stomach does not easily digest food. I seem to have no luck loosing weight and have no metabolism. Is there a diet pill that would work for me?
A: Their is no pill you should take in your condition.
Q: Is there A correlation between fibromyalgia and diet pills that have been used over a long time; not phenfen?
__ I am not trying to lose weight, but I have used prescription diet pills during my teenagre and 20’s. My friend has also and ahe has severe fibromyalgia just like me.
__What is this technique that is only 3 minutes. i have tried everything, and fibromyalgia just does what t wants to. If thee is a relief, it is a coincidence at the time of whatever treatment the person is doing at the time, What is your 3 minute cure?? Thanks
A: I have never heard of a correlation
FMS is a disorder of teh central nervous system.
there is no CURE–anybody claiming to have a cure is a quack–real FMS cannot be cured
Q: What is a good diet and exercise to do with fibromyalgia?
I have gained weight with fibromyalgia. It hurts to do anything… even walk for long periods. But I am sick of being fat. And no matter how healthy and little I eat, I cannot lose weight and just keep gaining. Any ideas on what I can do?
A: I tried the acai berry routine, and I think it’s just a bunch of hooey. I didn’t experience any weight loss.
I have fibromyalgia too, and my neck is killing me as I write this. But, the sad reality is that to lose weight, it takes a combination of exercise and monitoring calorie intake.
Before you begin any cardio, try stretching. I think that stiffness is one of the worst parts of having fibromyalgia. And having massages will loosen your muscles up and make you feel better.
It truly does feel like a vicious cycle, doesn’t it? You’re in pain, but you know you have to exercise and endure more discomfort in order to lose weight and feel better.
Best of luck to you!
Q: any good recipes for diet revolving around fibromyalgia?
in another post i asked for adivice with dealing with it and alot of people said changeing the diet so what are some recipies that taste good that will make it a little more torlerable? thanks for your time
thanks that link you gave looked like it had good recipies has anyone had any of the recipies if so were they any good
A: http://www.fibromyalgia-diet.ws/
Q: Have you changed your life and diet because of Fibromyalgia and did that help?
I have a friend that has been diagnosed with this disease and I’m doing some research for her. I’ve found many things on the internet, but will they really make a difference? This girl (38) has been health conscious(she is thin and keeps very active) all her life and she is having a difficult time now trying to keep up with 4 children and dealing with this disease at the same time.
A: I’m a 53 yr. old male and I used to exercise and watch my weight and kept myself in really good shape.Tens yrs. ago something was happening to my body,it started in my left foot but I just ignored it.As time went by my condition was getting worse so I went to see a specialist and he couldn’t find anything wrong with me.By the time I found a Dr. that could tell me what was wrong a yr. had passed and now the painful spasms go from my feet to the back of my head.She told me I had fibromyalgia. I figured the Dr. would give me pain killers and a cure all pill (didn’t happen). I’m sorry about your friend having this disease, I wouldn’t wish this on anyone. I have yet to find anything to help this problem. This has changed my whole life. Haven’t been able to work now for almost 10 yrs. The Dr. has me on very stong pain meds as well as antidipressants. Sorry for not having good news.
Q: Does a low-carb diet help alleviate the symptoms of fibromyalgia?
What do those mysterious medical words mean? In English please.
The last response of mine was in response to Conner, Ja.
A: a good diet will help any condition slightly—but don’t expect a major improvement..
you need to regulate the central nervous system to feel better
Q: whats a good diet for people with fibromyalgia?
I have fibromyalgia and I need a good selection of foods to eat.I love bacon hope I can eat it
A: I found this article to be informative. My mom has this too.
Q: I have fibromyalgia.What is the best diet out there to follow to help lessen the flare ups?
A: Plenty of fresh fruits & vegs. Eat only whole grains. Eliminate sugar, caffeine, white flour, white rice, white potatoes. Drink lots of pure water. Eliminate all sodas & anything with preservatives in it. Use only stevia or xylitol as sweeteners. Add beneficial oils to diet such as Omega 3, flax seed oil, olive oil. This is the diet prescribed by my dr & it helped me.
Q: Has anyone found a diet program to help relieve symptoms of Fibromyalgia?
A: Fibromyalgia is an illness that causes chronic pain in muscles and ligaments.In addition to muscular pain and stiffness, this ailment can also cause fatigue, sleep problems, depression, and an inability to think clearly.
No specific cause for fibromyalgia has been found.
One of the leading theories is that low levels of a chemical called serotonin may lead to the illness. Serotonin is found throughout the body and plays an important role in controlling pain and regulating sleep. Blood tests have confirmed that people with fibromyalgia have low serotonin levels.
Other researchers believe fibromyalgia is caused by a lack of deep sleep. It is during stage 4 sleep that muscles recover from the prior day’s activity and the body refreshes itself. Sleep studies show that as people with fibromyalgia enter stage 4 sleep, they become more aroused and stay in a lighter form of sleep. Even though they may sleep for a long period of time, they get poor quality sleep. Also, when researchers took normal volunteers and did not allow them to enter into stage 4 sleep, they developed symptoms similar to fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia Symptoms
Pain: The most prominent symptom of fibromyalgia is pain. Unlike arthritis, the discomfort is not in the joints but in the muscles and ligaments. The pain is commonly located in the neck, shoulders, back, and hips. The tenderness is worse in the mornings and has been described as flulike, burning, throbbing, aching, or stabbing.
Fatigue: Another frequent complaint associated with fibromyalgia is fatigue. In fact, it occurs so commonly that some doctors think fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome are the same disease. The severity of the fatigue can range from mild to incapacitating. In its worse form, fatigue can be so debilitating that some people have trouble keeping their jobs. No amount of sleep at night or rest during the day is helpful.
Fibrofog: Another common symptom is a mental haziness some people call fibrofog. This refers to the inability to concentrate, memory loss, and depression that occurs with fibromyalgia.
Other symptoms associated with fibromyalgia are headaches, nervousness, numbness, dizziness, and intestinal disturbances.
Signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia can vary, depending on the weather, stress, physical activity or even the time of day. Common signs and symptoms include:
Widespread pain. Fibromyalgia is characterized by pain in specific areas of your body when pressure is applied, including the back of your head, upper back and neck, upper chest, elbows, hips and knees. The pain generally persists for months at a time and is often accompanied by stiffness.
Fatigue and sleep disturbances. People with fibromyalgia often wake up tired and unrefreshed even though they seem to get plenty of sleep. Some studies suggest that this sleep problem is the result of a sleep disorder called alpha wave interrupted sleep pattern, a of a sleep disorder called alpha wave interrupted sleep pattern, a condition in which deep sleep is frequently interrupted by bursts of brain activity similar to wakefulness. So people with fibromyalgia miss the deep restorative stage of sleep. Nighttime muscle spasms in your legs and restless legs syndrome also may be associated with fibromyalgia.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain and bloating associated with IBS are common in people with fibromyalgia.
Headaches and facial pain. Many people who have fibromyalgia also have headaches and facial pain that may be related to tenderness or stiffness in their neck and shoulders. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, which affects the jaw joints and surrounding muscles, also is common in people with fibromyalgia.
Heightened sensitivity. It’s common for people with fibromyalgia to report being sensitive to odors, noises, bright lights and touch.
Other common signs and symptoms include:
Depression
Numbness or tingling sensations in the hands and feet (paresthesia)
Difficulty concentrating
Mood changes
Chest pain
Dry eyes, skin and mouth
Painful menstrual periods
Dizziness
Anxiety
Q: Is there a diet that can help with fibromyalgia?
A: Yes diet can help depending on the person. Lots of people who have fibro have not only hypoglycemia but also have chemical sensitivities. This can be a double whammy when dealing with food. I have found in my fibromyalgia avoiding the following things has improved my level of pain:
AVOID:
All forms of caffeine, carbonated drinks, foods with MSG( I get migraines from it..which are common with fibromyalgia) foods with artificial additives, anything that contains any of the sweeteners from the Aspartame family of sweeteners, and for me foods which contain added sugar or starchy foods.
So you wonder what does that leave to eat? Basically foods as close to natural as possible. Lean meats, fruits, veggies and whole grains, low fat dairy. I drink water.
I found that my IBS type symptoms were actually caused by a gluten intolerance.
In my case my fibro is greatly influenced by the foods I eat. It took me several years to evolve my diet to something that works to reduce my pain. It wasn’t easy giving up all that convenience but is was worth it !
Q: does a gluten free diet cure fibromyalgia?
A: nO
Q: Please Help with Fibromyalgia, my hair is falling out, what medication should I take? Im scared.?
This weekend I have been to the ER two times, in 24hrs. I had 18 tubes of blood taken out, with neck xrays. All were negative. The last doctor who saw me mentioned Fibromyalgia. I had and still have tons of stess in my life, which may cause this. I had to quit my job, due to fatigue, tremors, and pain in my joints and muscles. What is the best thing to do for Fibromyalgia, diet, medications? What should I take for my hair loss? I just turned 31 the day he mentioned this to me. Im scared, please help
Thank you
Amy
A: Hi Amy! I have a couple friends who have fibromyalgia. Plus my mom. All three deal with it differently. My mom takes downers and ends up at the E.R. twice a month or so. She has tests done without any results. The docs just treat her like she’s nuts. One friend takes pain meds, downers, and alcohol. She’s a mess and still in pain. My third friend takes antidepressents and feels well most the time. Her hair started falling out at one time too. I take antidepressents for my anxiety/depression and it works sooo well. I don’t have a mental disorder, it’s a mood disorder. I dont get enough seratonin to my brain, a chemical imbalance. The meds control that flow and I feel better than I ever have..I’m in my late forties. Fibromyalgia is a condition that screws up the pain receptors. And if your not recieving enough seratonin either, you have a double whammy goin’ on. You stay stressed, stress and anxiety create fatigue and depression. And then you have the faulty pain receptors that create the chronic pain.’ which have fed off your emotional state. Are you following me here? Alot of people won’t even consider an antidepressent because they “think” it’ll make it justified that the pain is just psychological.. When in fact, the pain is real and not just a figment of ones imagination. Just because the tests are all clear, doesn’t mean diddly. I haven’t had exploratory surgery on my brain, but do know what’s wrong. It took one really good , educated psychologist to rule out any emotional trauma and finally tell me what was really wrong. Amen for her!
