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Posted 6/22/2011 1:26 PM (GMT 0)
Does anyone have a specific diet plan that they've used and has found it to help you in feeling better in regards to fatigue and lessening pain? I've heard much debate on what is and isn't advisable and would love to go to a nutritionist or dietitian to talk this through with them but my fibro is taking it's toll on my parents and I'm afraid to ask them.
I have tried everything and contine to try everything self help possible except diet ( though I do eat healthily as it is) and was just wondering what has worked for others.

Thankyou!!

Kara :)
Posted 6/22/2011 2:50 PM (GMT 0)
I've heard talk about the "pacifying" diet. It is pretty restrictive but apparently can yield results.

Also, I spoke with a naturopathic doctor who says she is seeing more and more fibro patients and has had success giving them considerable relief. The biggest part of her treatment plan is detox and diet. I would love to go see her for treatment but naturopaths aren't included in Canada's health care.
Posted 6/22/2011 3:39 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, Oh Dear!  Well, I try to stick with fresh fruits, a little fresh meats and lots vegetables.  I will have eggs in the morning and I don't eat cereals.  I'm also diabetic so this plays into what I eat, too.  I don't eat a lot of carbs but I do eat some.  American diets are generally heavy with carbohydrates.  I like using fresh vegetables and cooking my meals from fresh ingredients so I'm not getting a bunch of additives that I can't pronounce let alone know what they are!  I rarely have sandwiches or sandwich meats because of this, too. 

 

If I do eat more carbs or sugary things I do not feels well at all.  I also have far more fatigue.  As I said, I'm diabetic to part of this could be because of high blood sugars.  Carbs and sugars raise blood sugars in people that don't have diabetes, too.

 

Nevertheless, this is a health way of eating.  Start reading labels on products.  You will be amazed what is in them!

 

Also, walking and other gentle exercises helps me a lot with pain and fatigue.  I do this daily.  Lots of times I don't feel like it but I always feel better by the time I get home and I have more energy, too.  So give this a try, too.

I hope you find what helps you soon. 

Sherrine 

Posted 6/22/2011 4:27 PM (GMT 0)
I had one doctor that told me to eat close to the earth. Natural things, fruits, vegies, little meat. Another doctor said high protien diet. No fruits, mostly protien. I feel better when I get a little fruit, so I go with the first diet. I love fruits and raw vegies. I also don't eat cereal because of high carbs. Though I seem to crave it at night because it is sweet. But I go with fruit instead. I hope that you find a diet that is right for you. Do avoid processed foods and caffiene products if you can. Processed foods have a lot of sodium in them.

Best wishes for a good diet.

I hope that you are having a pain free day today.

Hugs, Karen
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