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Phoenix, AZ

Not a ? I've have severe fibro for over 20 years. Tried everything... medications, supplements (which helped some) but the Keto Diet is a must! I only joined this in the hope that sharing this would help others. I have been in the keto diet for inflammation since Easter 2017. My inflammation has diminished so much and my energy level has increased exponentially! I feel better than I've felt in 20 years. If you feel hopeless and have been in so much pain that you e contemplated suicide, you've… read more

July 23, 2017
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Members shared varied experiences with the keto diet for managing fibromyalgia symptoms, with the original poster reporting dramatic... Read more

Members shared varied experiences with the keto diet for managing fibromyalgia symptoms, with the original poster reporting dramatic improvements in inflammation and energy levels after following the diet since Easter 2017, and several others echoing similar benefits including weight loss and reduced reliance on cortisone injections. Some members offered caution and nuance, noting that fibromyalgia itself may not cause inflammation in the traditional sense, that individual bodies respond differently to low-carb approaches, and that the adjustment period can be challenging, with one member describing severe fatigue and difficulty exercising during the initial weeks. A recurring theme was the importance of personalized nutrition, listening to your own body's signals, and considering underlying conditions like leaky gut or autoimmune issues when making dietary changes.

A MyFibroTeam Member

That's awesome!
I changed my diet 1 1/2 ago and my world changed.
If had Fibromyalgia an cirrhosis 17 yrs.
Fibromyalgia is an autoimmune condition basically brain inflamed. Usually people have underlying conditions; leaky gut,hypothyroidism,Epstein Barr( 60 types) goes undetected.
Most dis-eases start in the gut!
Dr Brady did TheFibroFix Summit last yr.
Dr Tom O'Bryan The online documentary"Betrayal" The Autoimmune Fix book
Dr Peter Osborne The Autoimmune Summit & The Gluten Free Society website that he has is awesome! FB on Fridays Live !

So happy to hear your success!!!

Dr Ana Cabanca is great with keto,hormone's etc and I'm trying a new product she developed"Mighty Maca"

Blessings JaNein

July 23, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Do you have other conditions besides fibro? The other thing is that fibro doesn't cause inflamation.

July 23, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have just started on a keto diet. I have a friend whose MS has been in remission for 20 years since starting her diet. I have been mostly grain free for 25 years due to IBS and allergies. My inflammation is actually quite low but my fibro amplifies all inflammation pain from my mild arthritis and degenerative disc disease. So much that in the last 2.5 years I've had 9 cortisone injections, mostly in neck. I am hoping this diet will bring me to a point where I no longer rely on such intense treatment. Also, since moving from 9300 feet to 7000 feet I have an extra 10 lbs that I haven't been able to lose thru exercise or Diet. I will let you know how it goes for me and what symptoms of my fibromyalgia have been affected or not! Thanks for the original post it is yet another reinforcement for making good Lifestyle Changes. By the way my understanding of a keto diet is that it does not limit fresh food at all in fact I tend to eat more and better vegetables. Raspberries and blueberries are fine as well. Keto is not an unhealthy diet it just has no grain or high starch or sugar foods. And healthy fats that can be converted into energy once entering ketosis.

January 24, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi all,
Thanks for sharing. It's great that you found something that works for you🤗 And alleviates inflammation.

Sorry but I am not a fan of low carb diets. My body does not like it. I was a middle distance runner, trained with the army & love sport. But that is just me. Nutrition is a great subject, diets tailored to the individual and their activity levels. 🤗

July 24, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Fibro does in fact cause fascia and systemic inflammation. Anti inflammatories don't seem to help me and others but chronic inflammation is common in fibro patients. If you doubt this search fibro and inflammation. It's amazing what the new studies are finding. Now if they could just find a cure... right? Good luck to you!

July 23, 2017

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