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Posted 7/3/2012 11:39 PM (GMT 0)
As I read my first depth book on Fibromalgia, it all making sense now. I could never figure out why I felt so wasted after eating meals sometimes. As I read a large paragraph on reactive hypoglycemia it brought chills down my arms. I have a horrible diet of high carbs. I would tell my husband I think I need to lay down because I feel so weak. I am ready for a change in my diet. I am going to talk it over with my Dr., but it's going to be up to me to want a change. I had a bad spell today, so I think I am ready. I hope to see a change. I was wondering if it's both the sugar from the pops and the food?

Post Edited (ak angel) : 7/3/2012 5:42:18 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 7/4/2012 12:18 AM (GMT 0)
Its the CARBS. The nasty little suckers are in everything. Think bread, potatos, pasta, rice, most fruit. What happens is you eat too much, your glucose skyrockets up. You come down, then go low. So you eat again. Repeat, repeat. Try to keep your carb intake to 45 or less per meal. The carb count and serving size is on all the containers.
Might want to be tested for Diabetes.

When you yo-yo like that, its hard on your body, and you feel crummy. Ok, crummier.
Try some non carb snacks, see if that helps.
Posted 7/4/2012 12:35 AM (GMT 0)
Spookie- thank you so much for the info. I will take any help I can get. You are exactly right I feel like a yoyo. For some reason I crave sugars. I see this is going to be a big job!!! Does diet coke have lots of carbs? I love my coke.
Posted 7/4/2012 7:57 AM (GMT 0)
Do slow and easy so you don't shock your body. Write down what you eat and how many carbs are in what for a week. Get your average. Subtrack 15 carbs every 2 days til you are at 45 to 60 carbs a meal. I prefer to eat 45, because if I want a snack I can snack. Three meals a day. In facct, that will even help you make sure you stay healther (like staying away from diabetes).
If you feel hungry as you go, remember those freebie foods, protein, some veggies
Posted 7/4/2012 8:10 PM (GMT 0)
I don't drink diet soda, but I don't think it has carbs. Learn to read the labels. Smurfys idea of a log book of what you eat is a great one! If you have a big box store like Target, Walmart, etc, you could pick up an inexpensieve meter and strips. Then test when you eat, and 1 and 2 hours after your meal. Record those results too. If you are showing Diabetic #s you can take that into your doc and start treating it. Yeah, I know, another med. But unlike fibro, this one can kill you if you have it.
Posted 7/4/2012 8:35 PM (GMT 0)
I also feel rotten after eating certain foods. Unfortunately cheese is the latest culprit.
Try eliminating one food at a time for two weeks and see if you notice a difference. I've been doing a lot of research on digestion and factors such as low stomach acid and low lactase (needed to digest dairy) can be possible answers.
Poor digestion is a huge problem as it hinders the work of nutrients our bodies need to heal.
Posted 7/4/2012 11:35 PM (GMT 0)
I shivered when I read this, when changing your diet make sure your dr is aware. I stopped aspartame and I think I ache less. Please be careful.
Posted 7/5/2012 2:04 PM (GMT 0)
I have this problem, also. Low blood sugar will sometimes make you crave sweets, however, sugary foods will make it worse. I try to avoid sweets as much as possible, and eat something containing protein if I feel as if my blood sugar is low.
Posted 7/5/2012 2:52 PM (GMT 0)
Love the suggestions for tracking what you currently eat so that you can reduce the carbs slowly. This will be easier, safer, and more likely to become a permanent change. DO NOT SWITCH TO DIET COKES!! The aspartame is really bad for you, and triggers a lot of fibro symptoms in a lot of people. Something else to avoid is high fructose corn syrup - there are already studies coming out linking it to several health problems including diabetes. Read labels - it's in a lot of things you wouldn't suspect.

Everyone is different, but for me I feel horrible if I drink sodas, and a little bad if I eat candy bars. However, I don't notice any significant change after eating breads. So for me I think it's not carbs in general that cause problems, it's mainly just the sugars & refined carbs. If you love carbs, try switching to more whole grains (ex: eat granola or whole wheat toast with a LITTLE all-natural jam for breakfast instead of a cinnamon roll or donut). This made a HUGE difference for me without having to give up carbs completely. Might be worth a try for you, or at least a good transitioning step.
Posted 7/5/2012 3:39 PM (GMT 0)
Everybody, I think I need to take a nutrition course again. I don't even know what refine sugars are. I guess I need to get on line. Now I am getting why the diet plays a part in fibro. I thought it just had to do with the pain. I am slow in the brain, but I will get it. I think I just admitted my lack of knowledge. Lol
Posted 7/6/2012 3:46 AM (GMT 0)
It seems like I read that craving carbohydrates is a "Fibro thing." I gained a lot of weight when I was really fatigued before I knew about Fibro. It was a mental thing of --"If I eat a snack, it'll boost my energy," but of course it never did.
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