Fibromyalgia gluten free

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5276842 tn?1365878296 I have experience of living gluten dairy free as my boys are both autistic and the oldest one was gluten dairy msg free for about a year it didn't really help very much and as he was a faddy eater we went back to a normal healthy diet. I didn't find it too much if a hassle to Follow this diet I cook most things from scratch anyway and just found a few changes were needed. I guess I just need to cut out gluten and see how it goes.
Avatar n tn I have had this for the last few years. Last summer, I decided I needed to lose weight and, on the advice of a friend who'd lost weight,I tried avoiding wheat. I didn't go full-on gluten free, or anything. Those foods marked "gluten free" almost always have way too many ingredients from the laboratory to be healthy, in my opinion. Anyway, for four months I stopped eating breads, pasta, crackers, cereals, etc...
Avatar f tn I used to have people drive for me as well, because the pain would get so intense. In 2008, I met a herbologist who told me to go gluten free. I went gluten free and immediately started noticing a huge difference!! I took a few months but the pain eventually went COMPLETELY away!! I'm still gluten free to thist day. I hope you find a cure for your pain!
139792 tn?1498585650 Imagine a life in which your favorite comfort foods, such as pasta, bread, cereal and cookies, could cause you to become violently ill. This is reality for an estimated 3 million Americans who have been diagnosed with celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder that involves a severe reaction to foods containing gluten. Growing awareness of the condition, combined with consumer demand, has brought an increasing number of gluten-free products to store shelves in recent years.
209591 tn?1267414714 Also, different countries have different labelling standards and some places, even developed countries like the UK, can label certain items as gluten-free where other countries do not consider them to be gluten-free. Be aware as well that some of your medications may be gluten-contaminated. You'll either have to consult with your pharmacist or call the companies directly to be sure.
Avatar m tn I have done some reading where some people are getting relief with a gluten free or even a vegan or dairy free diet (try reading the Lupus Recovery diet - has good case studies for those with fibromyalgia as well). It is important that she do some light exercise but never to the point of exhaustian and if her pain get higher take it easy. It took me a while to learn this. I get on my eliptical daily and started with just 5 minutes at a time.
Avatar f tn There are a ton of books out there for this, as it's quite a fad these days even for people who don't have Celiac, so I'd look into that. But cooking gluten free isn't any different from cooking with gluten unless you're making bread or cookies -- most foods don't contain gluten so you're already eating mostly gluten free unless all you eat is bread and pasta.
Avatar f tn s is a brand of gluten free baked goods you may find pretty good. Canyon Bake House makes a terrific gluten free rosemary focaccia bread that is actually soft and not crumbly.
Avatar m tn hi, i'm 45 f i was dx with sluggish hypo-thyroid /goitors which causes fibromyalgia symptoms,on synthroid 37.5 mcg alot of my pain is gone per sae, my dr found my vit d was dangerously low was on 50,000 iu my b12 is low, i am also exhibiting IBS/ celiac i'm gluten free now feel better but i'm growing fatty lipoma all over that r painful .
Avatar f tn Luckily many grocery stores around me carry gluten free foods and there is a strict gluten free/dairy free/vegan bakery close by if I get a sweet tooth.
183933 tn?1290216962 So my question is this. What does the pain feel like? Does a gluten free diet really help? I just started on one for some of my own auto-immune diseases, and so far, so good!
Avatar f tn Has any one had success with a gluten free casine free diet? We are about to try it under the support from an integrated medical doctor and dietitian. Does any one have any good result stories or otherwise?
Avatar f tn I have had FMS for 15 yrs. I accidentally discovered 2 yrs ago (after going on a Daniel fast) that becoming gluten free DRASTICALLY improved my FMS. The level of pain has been reduced significantly. I was having migraines 5 out of 7 days, and now I'm having them only occasionally, maybe once in 3 months. I would recommend anyone to give this a try.
Avatar f tn If you feel better within a couple weeks, then switch to just gluten-free (B). if within a couple weeks, your symptoms return, then go back to the grain and sugar free. (A) is relevant to yeast overgrowth and increased tartaric acid interfering with your Kreb's cycle(metabolic process) (B) is relevant to gluten intolerance/sensitivity/celiacs. Note, you must familiarize yourself with all the foods that contain gluten, should you indeed be gluten intolerant or sensitive.
1961313 tn?1326290364 They are wonderful for feet-- mine has helped me a ton. Also have you looked into a gluten free diet for your fibro, (also get your thyroid and free T3 checked because they are learning that T3 resistance and fibro go together. If the doctor tells you it is in range-- get the actual results because they are learning the ranges are wrong.) I know someone who has been able to control her symptoms of fibro using a gluten free diet. This person also has T3 resistance.
Avatar n tn s patient and also suffering from long term gluten intolerance, I can tell you that the symptoms do decrease when on a gluten free diet. The gluten intolerance is an auto-immune response which sends out anti-bodies into the bloodstream, which of course, also go into the brain, giving rise to many Hashimoto type symptoms. With the body under attack, the immune system tries desperately to compensate, in a never ending 'chasing its tail' kind of impact.
Avatar f tn Over 25% of participants reported noticing lack of patience and anger issues occurring which had not been present with a gluten free diet. I had one woman state that within 30 minutes of eating gluten she noticed that she became angry inside with no outward or apparent reason for the anger. If we take behavioral symptoms into account I would estimate that up to 45% of the population would feel better without gluten in their diet.
Avatar f tn For Celiacs, just try the gluten-free diet for several weeks, before going for any diagnostic testing. Your body will know the difference! The problem for some Celiacs sufferers is that they may have a genetic deficiency in IgA, which returns inaccurate results when conducting the primary diagnostic blood test for Celiacs.
443434 tn?1255891233 For optimal health, resolution of symptoms (if you have them), and prevention of small intestinal damage and malnutrition, osteoporosis, and damage to other tissues (like nerves, brain, joints, muscles, thyroid, pancreas, other glands, skin, liver, spleen, among others), it is recommended that you follow a strict and permanent gluten free diet. As gluten sensitivity is a genetic syndrome, you may want to have your relatives screened as well.
Avatar f tn Might the dose need to be lowered because I am now gluten free? I have a follow up with my pain doc who prescribes my hormones in March. Thanks for the help!
787406 tn?1339203183 It would mean being 100% gluten free for 1-2 months to see if symptoms clear. It is different than celiac disease because no blood test, nor an endoscopy can diagnose. Just a completely gluten free diet. I have celiac and have read on the gluten free/celiac forums people who were cleared of all symptoms, many similar to yours, by going gluten free. I am sorry if this is repeat info. I have never ever posted on boards like this before but something about your post made me need to.
Avatar f tn I have had Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Immunodysfunction for 20 years. For me a 60 to 80 mg of Depo-Medrol (steroid) does help. (up to 2 times per year and only when I am REALLY bad.) I've heard that Lyrica is very good for fibro. patients but I personally cannot take it as I get the bad side affects. He also had me do a SLEEP STUDY 2 months ago. I have mild sleep apnea & now use a C-Pap at night which I love.
Avatar f tn Have you tried a GFCF (gluten-free, cassein free) diet? I went on one primarily because I wanted to try it with my boys who have autism spectrum issues. I found that it helped my fibro symptoms. It can be hard and expensive to follow but may be worth it for you. I was on Lyrica for a few days and have had asthma ever since. You may want to check out http://www.prescriptiondrug-info.com/threads/lyrica-lawsuit-D77155.htm or the Lyrica Survivors group on Facebook.
Avatar f tn NOTE from GroupTrack 5/5/11: In conjunction with the Thyroid Disorders Community, and any other interested members or Communities, let's see if going gluten-free can, in fact, help us lose weight and feel better. Some members have chosen to go Gluten & Glucose free. Others prefer just Gluten Free. This group is open to everyone - not just thyroid patients. (* Please check with your physician.