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Members confirmed that eating sweets often intensifies fibromyalgia pain, with several sharing that sugar triggers flare-ups, joint stiffness,... Read more

Members confirmed that eating sweets often intensifies fibromyalgia pain, with several sharing that sugar triggers flare-ups, joint stiffness, muscle pain, brain fog, and overall worsening of symptoms. Many described giving up sugar as difficult but worthwhile, with some noticing significant improvement in pain levels after eliminating sweets from their diets, though one member noted no change after eight months. A recurring theme was the struggle of comfort eating during hard times, the guilt and physical consequences that follow, and the collective understanding that while sugar may provide temporary relief, the aftermath of increased pain and inflammation is rarely worth it.