Chocolate

I've heard of this before. I do like chocolate sometimes and I'm lucky in that I've never really seen a link between it and a flare. I'm honestly never at a point pain-wise where I could tell if something changed because of eating it, though. Another consideration is it affecting the many bowel issues that can go along with fibro. In my case I can't have dark chocolate due to its high caffeine content (relatively speaking) because of my heart condition.

Chocolate has always been a comfort food for me. Years ago, I drank coffee all day long, now I drink it on the weekend and limit myself only a couple cups. I gave up smoking years ago too. Because of meds, I rarely have a cocktail. Chocolate is my vice.

Chocolate gives me a sense of calm...I know this might not make sense, because I know it does have caffeine. Thankfully, I can consume it now without binging to an extreme.   Choclolate in moderation, has been good to me. Other than the chocolate, I do eat pretty healthy. I love fresh fruits and veggies, lean proteins and drink plenty of water.

Chocolate is my favorite med

Hugs, Robin

Who has chocolate? Can you share? This post gave me a huge chocolate craving. Thanks... Just kidding. I love chocolate!!!

Hugs, Karen

I eat it everyday, too....or my day's just not complete! Just a nibble here and there, because more than that does seem to stir up the old bowels and make them irritable :(

But as far as fibro pain, no, it doesn't seem to matter what I eat, honestly. It's what I do.

Debbie

It's so interesting to hear what works for some and what doesn't work for others.

Thanks for sharing!