Fibromyalgia and Diet

Diet is an important part of your fibromyalgia treatment plan, but there is no specific fibromyalgia diet. While some people with fibromyalgia report that certain foods make their symptoms worse and other foods improve symptoms, no particular... Full Answer

Managing your cholesterol is important whether or not you have fibromyalgia. But if you do have fibromyalgia, you might need to pay special attention to your cholesterol. Cholesterol is waxy gunk that can build up in the arteries and cause heart... Full Answer

Sugar could be aggravating your fibromyalgia, myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), or chronic myofascial pain. High glycemic sugar intake can cause a host of problems, such as brain fog, candidiasis (yeast infection), and... Full Answer

Diet modification helps to treat fibromyalgia by giving your body the nutrients it needs to function at its best, and, often, to lose weight. Losing weight is never easy, and it can be especially difficult when fibromyalgia pain makes it hard for... Full Answer

To help with your fibromyalgia diet and nutrition goals, talk to your doctor. You may have several members on your treatment team, including perhaps a rheumatologist, pain specialist, and a physical therapist. You can ask any of them about how to... Full Answer

There is no evidence that fibromyalgia changes your nutritional requirements. While some nutritional deficiencies have been described in people with fibromyalgia, it’s not clear whether these are related to the condition. Many people with... Full Answer