![]() The type of treatment available will depend on a balance between what you feel comfortable with, and what your GP considers appropriate. Vitamin D deficiencyĪccording to a recent study, there may be a link between vitamin D deficiency and fibromyalgia, suggesting that supplementation to control the severity of pain may be helpful in managing the illness. ![]() Sensitivity to food additives can present itself in the form of headaches, diarrhoea, insomnia, nausea etc. ![]() Recorded in the journal Pain Management from a one-month study eliminating food additives, a diet that restricts monosodium glutamate (MSG), altered proteins and aspartame, can significantly improve pain symptoms in fibromyalgia patients. Countless studies have shown that the low-FODMAP diet is the most effective in treating IBS.Ī recent study conducted on patients with fibromyalgia who had tested negative for coeliac-disease (gluten allergy) found that their symptoms were remarkably improved following a gluten-free diet, even suggesting that non-coeliac gluten sensitivity may be an underlying cause of fibromyalgia - a cause that is treatable. A recommended treatment for IBS is a low-FODMAP diet, an elimination diet designed to specifically identify what food triggers your symptoms.įODMAP stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols - short-chain carbohydrates such as onions, garlic, cashews, peaches etc - that are difficult to digest and ferment in the large intestine, causing IBS symptoms. It’s common that people who suffer from fibromyalgia will also develop irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a long-term condition causing abdominal discomfort and unbalance in the gut. Common food triggersįibromyalgia can cause extreme sensitivity in the body which can extend to food tolerance as well, so it can be useful to identify any foods that trigger a flare-up by a process of elimination. Naturopathic nutritional therapist Olianna Gourli on reasons to love the Mediterranean diet. While many diets have appeared in the news in the last years, including “diet fads”, the Mediterranean diet remains one of the healthiest and most balanced diets to follow, be it for optimal health, disease prevention or battling against a specific condition. ![]() An anti-inflammatory diet generally consists of whole grains, fish, healthy oils, nuts, fruits and vegetables. In this case, it can be helpful to consider adopting a Mediterranean diet, known for its anti-inflammatory qualities and its unlikeliness to trigger systemic inflammation. The anti-inflammatory/ Mediterranean dietįibromyalgia isn’t considered an inflammatory illness, but some experts suggest it is an inflammation of the nervous system, suggesting that neuroinflammation (inflammation of the nervous tissue) may be part of the condition. Processed red meat can also be linked to the occurrence of migraine which is often common in people with fibromyalgia.Ī raw vegan or vegetarian diet can be restrictive so it may not suit you and should be adopted under the guidance of a health professional. A vegan or vegetarian diet which is high in plant-based foods and plant antioxidants, but low in sugar, made a significant difference to participants' pain, quality of sleep and weight (for those overweight). In 2000, an observational study concluded that symptoms of fibromyalgia were largely improved for most participants when they followed a raw vegetarian diet. It’s best to consult your GP or nutrition professional before making dietary modifications. Everyone is individual and your experience with fibromyalgia will be independent to that of another patient so it’s important to note that whilst research suggests the following diets are helpful for management of this condition, they may not be suitable for you.
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