Fibromyalgia

bob02 · Joined: 01 Sep 2008 Posts: 60 Location: Karachi

Is any one with gluten problem suffering from fibromyalgia?
Can gluten be implicated in this disease?

mrsppmrxky · Joined: 09 Oct 2004 Posts: 1612 Location: GF Kitchen

My husband and I both have fibro. I know that the studies I have read in the past say that if you have one auto immune problem, it can lead to others cropping up. Fibro is listed as one that you can develope.

How are you doing coping with all of the weird weather changes? Are you making sure that you fibro meds are GF?
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Pattrish · Joined: 21 Feb 2009 Posts: 109 Location: Oklahoma

Once I got a diagnosis for FM in 2002, I realized I've had it my entire life. And, I've had IBS my entire life (a symptom of FM). It's the process of trying to feel better than lead me to a GF diet.

Other food sensitivities, I believe, play a role. I also have a sensitivity to soy and you'd be surprised what it's in...including plastics. So, I also have an allergy to plastics.

Between going GF, avoiding plastics, and taking extra Vitamin D, I finally feel fairly human. I have other health issues, but FM is the area I've focused on.

So, in answer to BobO2's question...personally, I'd say yes.
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bob02 · Joined: 01 Sep 2008 Posts: 60 Location: Karachi

It seems as if Gluten is responsible for all the ailments or for most of them ranging from G.I to Autoimmunity..do you guys agree??

Pattrish · Joined: 21 Feb 2009 Posts: 109 Location: Oklahoma

BobO2...There are many opinions on the cause of FM, but, for me, I've come to believe it's the result of chemical sensitivities...of all kinds. This includes medications of any and all sorts and chemicals including herbicides and pesticides.

Consider that most wheat that's being grown these days is bombarded with these substances and/or they're genetically modified. IMHO...that's why it's so hard for us to digest or have a severe allergy. Being GF is only a small part of FM.

Most processed foods these days have so many additives, it's ridiculous. Eating "real food" has also made a difference for me (especially avoiding MSG). Do hope you do the same...fibromyalgia is very, very uncomfortable (putting it mildly).

I wish you well...
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bob02 · Joined: 01 Sep 2008 Posts: 60 Location: Karachi

Patrish..Are you suggesting that going G.F helps in Fibromayalgia??