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Pittsburgh, PA

Has anyone tried gluten free diet for FMS?

November 22, 2015
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Members shared mixed but largely positive experiences with going gluten-free for fibromyalgia, with many reporting reduced brain fog, improved... Read more

Members shared mixed but largely positive experiences with going gluten-free for fibromyalgia, with many reporting reduced brain fog, improved IBS symptoms, less bloating, and increased energy, though results varied from person to person. Several members emphasized the importance of avoiding cross-contamination, keeping a food journal to identify delayed reactions, and combining gluten-free eating with other dietary changes like eliminating dairy, sugar, and inflammatory foods to see the best results. A recurring theme was that while gluten-free eating helped many manage inflammation and digestive issues, it required commitment and experimentation, and pain relief was inconsistent, with some members finding significant improvement and others seeing little change.

A MyFibroTeam Member

yes! It's a must for me! But cross contamination is real. Especially if you have small children n husband that are not gluten free n you have to prepare their meals. My children are finally grown out of the house n hubby cooks for himself most days so I have avoided cross contamination. Not sure what they are putting in the food these days but once I started keeping a food journal I realized after eating something with wheat flour (gluten) a few days later or the next day I was in bed for 3-4 days with horrible flair. You don't realize it because it's effects are days later. I am also vegetarian. It has all helped keep flails under control. Haven't mastered the everyday back pain yet. Lol

November 23, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes I'm on a gluten free diet. I'm less foggy. My IBS is gone. I also eat low glycemic index foods. I also avoid dairy, soy, sugar, processed food , corn, peanuts , tomatoes onions and eggplant. I feel less bloated. Less heavy. More energetic.

November 23, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Only made a very small Dif for pain relief but no more stomach bloat!

December 19, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

No

December 6, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes…Several doctors have recommended to me and I went gluten free 5 months ago. It helps decrease inflammation and IBS symptoms. It felt like a huge relief to my system and I have more energy. I thought it would be really hard but after the first month it was easy. There are so many stores that carry gluten free items that you can substitute everything.

November 25, 2015

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