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Comment by allergic on December 23, 2012 at 1:48pm

Well, I haven't been cured of what ails me, but I have had major success in reducing my pain and fatigue by changing my diet. It is such a basic function and we have so much control over it, ourselves. My pain has dropped more than half of what it used to be. I don't have bloating and digestive issues, my bowels move regularly and I am lean at at an ideal weight.  The fibro fog lifted greatly and I can think more clearly.  Am I cured?  No, I still get flares and, by no means, am I back to normal, but the degree of pain and fatigue is so much less. Best of all, I'm off all medications except for my Armour Thyroid, which I need.

To the best of my ability, I have eliminated all gluten, sugar, caffiene,all processed foods and drinks, genetically modified foods, dairy and nightshade vegetables(known to promote inflamation).  I'm also senstive to corn and soy, so I eliminated those too.  I buy mostly organic foods.  I stopped eating meat and follow a vegan diet, but if you have to have meat, I suggest only grass fed organic meat.  I use whole grains that do not have gluten, such as brown rice, quinoa, millet.  Lots of greens and other vegetables fresh or frozen.  Sweet potatoes are fine.  Beans, legumes.  I track my food online for the nutrient value and I get more than adequate protein.  I filter my tap water and drink that.  I don't miss junk food and I don't miss the meat.  I feel satisfied all the time and no longer have the cravings and low blood sugar episodes.  I can eat all I want.

I started out using an anti-inflamatory diet and then tweeked it to my own body needs and sensitivities.  My doctor has guided me in this transition.  I am being treated for other issues too which overlap with the fibro symptoms, and I have made conscious effort to eliminate as much stress as possible in my life.  I try to stay active as tolerated without pushing myself past my limit.

I thought I would put this story in the success group, because I know there are others who have had some success with this too, and there may be more of you out there that, with your doctor's approval, might benefit from it.

Ally

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comment by Sunflower on June 7, 2012 at 2:03am

I think this is such a great site. I'm looking forward to learning about how others have overcome challenges caused by fibro.

Comment by dozer on June 6, 2012 at 6:53am

This sounds like a wonderful and encouraging site.