Has anyone tried a gluten free diet?

For about 2 months I was having this horrid deep painful itch (no rash) in my upper arms that kept me awake most nights. I tried everything, changed everything but I couldn't find the culprit.

So I decided to try going gluten free - I did a 2 week trial and the itching stopped. I've now been on it for 2 1/2 weeks and I feel fantastic! Not only did it help with the itchies, but my brain fog has lifted, my muscles don't hurt as much nor my joints. So obviously I have developed a gluten sensitivity.

Has anyone here tried a gluten free diet to help with their fibro?

Yes, I have tried the gluten free diet. I was diagnosed over 15 years ago with fibromialgia and found out a year ago that I have gluten intolerance and not fibro..
, I had memory fog, bloating, diarrhea.,muscle and joint aches, depression, eczema, severe fatigue,itching on my skin and more.
I found out sort of by accident that I had gluten intolerance. Decided to go on the gluten free eating and wow what an amazing feeling..It was like I was reborn and for me it only took a few days to start feeling better..After about 2 weeks it was like I was a brand new person .I also gave up most sugar and any food that had acid..Tomatoes ,limes, lemons,grapefruit and oranges. These were horrible triggers for some mean eczema bouts..
It took a little longer for the eczema but after several months I saw much improvement.
I would advise ANYONE to go gluten and sugar free for a t least 2 weeks..They would be amazed at the difference.

I don't have any problems with Gluten...but just wanted to say that if you have a Wholefoods anywhere near you...they have tons of food that is gluten free...All sorts of pastries like pies, donuts, brownies, etc. for a "treat" when you need it:)

As well as many other foods to make it easier to stick with it.

For me, I switched to eating all Organic a few years ago (not vegan or vegetarian...just everything in moderation)....This has helped a lot to not have any artificial ingredients, preservatives, or chemicals in my food. It's helped a lot with my digestion as well as energy levels.

And I am on food stamps (SNAP) and can eat very well on $200 a month so it doesn't have to break the bank. I cut coupons and shop on double coupon day:)

Glad to hear that you've found something to help with your Fibro symptoms Red!

Oh...LOL...yea....I guess nothing beats the real thing!.