Thank you!
My new doctor prescribed a food sensitivity test. He said that eating foods that my body has a reactionary response to could cause headaches and pain all over. I just got the results back a few days ago. So now I have something specific to do to help. I have a lot of hope. Wonder if you all have tried this, and to what degree did it help your symptoms?
Thanks for the advice
I have discovered that I am allergic to grains of they make me feel yucky! I have also developed the horrid side effect to amitriptyline that it is causing near migraine level headaches that to away taking benedryl. Pop corn breaks me out in a rash from head to toe and now rice. I have celiac disease which make gluten a huge no no but now it is most of my meds and all grain as well as anything that contains alcohol! Ugh makes me glad to have a Naturopathic Medicine Doctor who listens to me!
I’m deathly allergic to all belland hot peppers and eggplant which is in the same deadly nightshade family. I’m also allergic to milk but that’s a childhood allergy, I have problems with fresh ginger… read more
I am looking to start a diet, hoping that it will help to ease inflammation. Has anyone been on a diet that is effective and easy to stick to?
A low Fodmap diet has helped me tremendously.
Monash university has a fantastic app which can help you through the elimination stage and reintroductions.
I haven't found any foods that make me feel worse or better and I have tried many over the years, such as eliminating. I don't believe there is any proof that foods make a difference, but it seems to… read more
Has anyone tried gluten free diet for FMS?
I have but not completely Gluten free yet but what I have eliminated has helped.
Does anyone have tips for diet changes? I’ve heard things like cutting dairy, gluten, processed foods, etc. I was wondering if anyone has tried anything and if it has worked for you?
There is a few books out there on this very subject. After reading a few and trying to adhere to what was suggested
I decided that what works. For one person doesn't necessarily work for another.… read more
I can no longer take anti-inflammatory drugs, after 17 years my kidneys have said "no more!" . So, I was forced to change my diet in order to keep my kidneys as healthy as possible. This was a slow process over a couple months that we've been living for almost a year now. Our diet now looks like this
A. No processed foods
B. No breads, little to no pastas, rice or heavy starches
C. Heavy fruits and vegetables
D. Nuts, some whole grains: farrow, lintels, quinoa, chia seeds
E. Very little… read more
Yes!!! I started a LOW FODMAP diet over a year ago and my pain and brain fog is pretty much gone. I slip up now and then and have something that is high in Fodmaps but the ensuing pain is not worth… read more
What were the foods you found aggravated your condition?
My doctors had me do the elimination process. You stop eating all the foods that are suspect and wait until symptoms subside then gradually add them back into your diet and you will find out which… read more
Okay, I just started to change my life style. Could some of you guys please help me? I was wondering what foods and beverages to avoid to help with avoiding flare ups?
Alcoholic beverages bother my fibro. Affects my sleep.