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Stockton, CA

Does going gluten really help with fibromyalgia?

November 20, 2015
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Members shared mixed experiences when asked whether going gluten-free helps with fibromyalgia, with some reporting improvements in digestive... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences when asked whether going gluten-free helps with fibromyalgia, with some reporting improvements in digestive issues, brain fog, and flare severity, while others found it helped their IBS symptoms but did not reduce their pain levels. Several members described feeling better overall after eliminating gluten, with some also cutting out dairy or corn, and noted benefits like increased energy, clearer thinking, and more manageable flares, though a few emphasized that gluten elimination alone did not resolve their fibromyalgia pain. A recurring theme was the connection between food sensitivities and autoimmune responses, with many members encouraging experimentation to see what works individually, while acknowledging the challenge of maintaining dietary restrictions, especially when comfort foods provide quick energy.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Many autoimmune diseases start from reactions to food sensitivities. The body sees these foods as enemies and attack them along with your own body. Gluten sensitivities are liked to Hashimoto's thyroiditis and IBS.

November 22, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I can't have wheat as I have an intolerance to it and it hasn't helped me in any way with the fibro symptoms xx

November 22, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have a couple friends that swear that it has helped with the inflammation. I wish I could discipline myself to do that. I eat way too many sweets. They are a quick fix for energy. The doctor has recently put me on iron twice a day and that has helped quite a bit. I should be on vitamin D too. Many are finding that they are low in that.

November 20, 2015 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

Going gluten and dairy free has helped me .I have more energy and not as much pain. Overall I feel better off of them,but if I do eat them I get sick and feel horrible. I have been on this diet for 2 1/2 years.I have had fibro plus other medical issues for 8 +years.

March 13, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes. Going gluten-free helped me.

January 14, 2016

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