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Posted 10/1/2010 4:45 PM (GMT 0)
I'm wondering if anyone has tried doing a gluten-free diet to ease fibromyalgia symptoms....there is a lady at my work who has fibro, now does this diet, and has had wonderful results.   Has anyone else benefited from this?
Posted 10/1/2010 5:04 PM (GMT 0)
Changing my diet hasn't helped me at all.  But, I rarely eat processed foods, prepackaged stuff, etc. 

 

Sherrine

Posted 10/1/2010 5:08 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Sherrine. I don't eat processed food often either, but my co-worker has had great results with this diet. I'm going to talk to her about it and post once I have done some research about it if I think it might be worthwhile exploring.
Posted 10/1/2010 5:18 PM (GMT 0)
Sure!  What works for one doesn't necessarily work for another.  Try it and see if it works for you!  It didn't for me but I do eat healthy most of the time.

 

Sherrine

Posted 10/1/2010 6:02 PM (GMT 0)
I am gluten free, but that is due to celiac disease rather than for the fibro. If it has helped my symptoms, I have not noticed. However, it has helped with the tummy issues I was having. One speck of gluten can send me running.
Posted 10/1/2010 8:19 PM (GMT 0)
I am gluten free, but not because of fibro. If you do this, research thoroughly because the only way to know if it is truly working is to eliminate all gluten, and you would be shocked to know how many hidden sources of gluten there are. If you truly have a gluten sensitivity, and it is suspected that a large percentage of people do, then it could help you considerably. I went from feeling like death warmed over to feeling like a brand new person (relatively speaking). Even a tiny amount of gluten is enough to make me very sick for days. I noticed some results within 48 hours, and significant improvement in 4-6 weeks.
Posted 10/2/2010 1:44 AM (GMT 0)
I am gluten free because of gluten intolerance and because it truly does help me feel better. My IBS is very aggravated with gluten. It is hard to adjust to, but so worth it in the end. I have nothing but positive experiences with the gluten free diet. Just a little bit of gluten makes me miserable, even though I wasn't diagnosed with celiac. I know my body and gluten isn't on the menu anymore. Good Luck. If you have questions let me know.
Posted 10/2/2010 2:01 AM (GMT 0)
I guess I'm the weird one here...I tried going gluten-free, and all it did was make me way more constipated!! Later, I tested negative. I do eat a healthy diet, vegetarian with mostly whole foods, and though it helps my digestion and general health, I've never found it to touch my pain - unfortunately. If only!

Debbie
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