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South Yarmouth, MA

My doc has asked me to go on a gluten diet and see if it helps my Fibro. Has anyone done this? And has it. Worked?

I'm just afraid I have already damaged taste buds and now I'll have no taste food.

December 29, 2015
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Members shared mixed experiences with gluten-free diets for fibromyalgia, with some finding it helpful for IBS symptoms and brain fog while... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences with gluten-free diets for fibromyalgia, with some finding it helpful for IBS symptoms and brain fog while others saw no improvement in pain or fatigue. Several members emphasized that going gluten-free significantly reduced digestive issues like bloating and constipation, though most noted their fibromyalgia pain persisted even after years without gluten. A recurring theme was that each person responds differently, so the community encouraged trying it for at least a month to see if it helps, with practical tips like reading labels carefully, learning gluten-free baking, and asking questions when dining out.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I've been doing low gluten for about 4 months- for ME personally it hasn't helped with the nerve or muscle pain, but it HAS helped the IBS and fibro fog.

December 29, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I went gluten free for the IBS part of Fibro 3 yrs now. It really has helped a lot.

February 25, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I tried it and it did nothing for me. I tried it on my own and when I was telling my doctor about it his response was. " You have to try everything and anything since some tings work for some and not for others. As far as your taste buds, mine are fine now, but I know just what you are talking about nasty! But then again I enjoy food so I may not be the right person to answer this. :)

January 3, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

You will be amazed at the foods, pills, drinks etc that contain gluten..

December 30, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Thats what my doc said to try it for a month and see what happens. Appartly a study came out saying it has help some Fibro people. So he suggested to try it. Especially, since it can't harm me and I may loose a few pounds in the process. lol

December 30, 2015

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