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Palm Coast, FL

Has anyone else been diagnosed with multiple food allergies before or after being diagnosed with fibromyalgia?

November 1, 2017
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Members shared their experiences with food allergies and sensitivities in relation to fibromyalgia, with many noting they had developed... Read more

Members shared their experiences with food allergies and sensitivities in relation to fibromyalgia, with many noting they had developed multiple allergies or intolerances either before or after their fibromyalgia diagnosis, including reactions to eggs, garlic, gluten, lactose, and shellfish. Several members described being highly chemically sensitive, carefully reading labels, avoiding preservatives and additives like MSG and sulfites, and struggling to find safe options when dining out. A recurring theme was the connection between fibromyalgia and teeth clenching during sleep, with members discussing jaw tenderness, dental pain, and the use of mouthpieces to manage grinding.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi! I am very chemically sensitive. I eat alot of organic, little processed foods and I avoid msg, sulfites, nitrates, gluten, alcohol, preservatives. I read all labels and am careful what I order when dining out. It is so difficult at times! You are not alone. Hugs!

November 2, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Teeth clenching and grinding is very common with fibro.

December 12, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

My fibro specialist is having me do a food allergy test. He wrote a book on Fibro in 2008 and had fibro and cfs, too. He changed my meds from acyclovir to Famciclovir and upped the dose, along with melatonin 4, 5mg at bedtime with my xanax. He said I don't go to R.e.m. Sleep n is why I'm exhausted everyday, and said I clench my teeth when I "think" I'm asleep, and need to get a stint for my teeth. If anyone lives near Daytona or New Smyrna, got the best fibro specialist now., who understands since he also had it. Dr. Dantini. in New Smyrna Beach πŸ‘ πŸ™πŸ€—

December 11, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member I just found out last wk about food allergy and clenching my teeth. He grabbed my cheeks above my jaws and it was extremely tender. That explains why my 'teeth' kind of hurt when I eat, thought I was chewing too hard.
He didn't do any sleep studies or food allergy test yet, but I go back to see him Friday. I do a repetitive motion with my arm to my forehead several times in my sleep, well, I think I'm sleeping anyway πŸ€”

December 13, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I wear a mouthpiece and sleep machine and still exhausted all day every day. Has your new doc done a sleep study with you or is he guessing at the REM idea.

December 12, 2017

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