I wanted to know what was fibromyalgia and how so was it connected with your diet.?

What are good foods and diet plans for fibromyalgia sufferers?

I would first start by talking to your doctor, because he/she would know the best diet/plan for you and your body. Otherwise, I would check out this website about firbromyalgia and diet. http://www.ctds.info/fibromyalgia-diet.html

What therapy or diet modifications help for fibromyalgia?

Diet and exercise is the best way to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, and whole grains is important. Also, daily exercise is also very important to help maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Is there a fibromyalgia diet?

There is a belief that diet can be the cause of the problem. But certain foods can make the condition worse. It once was also believed that spinach made you stronger, carrots gives you better eyesight, and spicy food gives you ulcers. Now there is some truth to these old wives tales like carrots are good for your eye site but will not improve it, Spinach will not make you stronger although it is good for you, and spicy food will not give you ulcers although it will aggravate them. I know they will find diet has little to do with fibromyalgia also. There is no diet to CURE fibromyalgia. Autoimmune technologies has recently found fibromyalgia patients to have an increase of anti-polymer antibodies. What this means is as clear as why those with Lupus or Rheumatory arthritis have an increase in certain antibodies but it is for sure that diet will not cure either of those diseases either.Just like there being some truths in the old wives tales listed above there may be some truths in diet helping or hurting those with fibromyalgia. Diet will not cure the disease, but someone eating unhealthy is not going to help the many symptoms that Fibromyalgia patients endure. A healthy diet may help with the irritable bowl syndrome, dizziness, sleeplessness, and possibly in some incidents the pain.For anyone to state that diet can cure or cause fibromyalgia is both inconceivably naive and inconsiderate propaganda. It has been an on going battle to get the medical society to accept fibromyalgia at all. They once believed it was all in the head of hypochondriacs, a scape goat for druggies, mental disorder/sleep disorder. This is a disease that there is no known cure. It is hard enough to get friends and families of the FM sufferers to understand the disease without spreading propaganda that diet and exercise can CURE fibromyalgia. [this is not to the poster but to the many sites spreading this lie] There is no known cure and finally after so many years there is now a blood test so those who suffer can get the medical attention they need. So yes just like with cancer, lupus, MS or any other disease there are aspects of exercise and diet that can make a fibromyalgia sufferer more or less comfortable but unfortunately a cure, is not so simple.Go to Autoimmune.com for more information on the test.

what does Fibromyalgia mean?

Fibromyalgia is pain in muscle and in connective tissues. It is musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, mood issues, sleep and memory issues.To know more about fibromyalgia visit http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001463/ or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fibromyalgia

Can a blackberry float?

i have no clue i wanted to know the answer but some &^$%%^ wont tell me, you're fat, go on a diet :D

Is fibromyalgia worse than arthriits?

Fibromyalgia can cause pain and tire someone out mentally. Arthritis only causes pain due to inflammation. The problem is physicians don't really know what causes fibromyalgia, unlike arthiritis which is famously known. Fibromyalagia is harder to bear, so I think fibromyalgia is worse than arthiritis.

Are fibromyalgia vitamins good for you?

Fibromyalgia is not a vitamin, it is a disease. It is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of the joints. There is no cure and doctors do not know what causes a person to develop it. It causes chronic pain, so no, it's not good for you.

Are there any websites that can help me find vitamins for fibromyalgia?

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Fibromyalgia/Pages/Introduction.aspx Honestly I don't know how to answer this question. Please ask your pharmacist or find a support group, or doctor.

Can you die with fibromyalgia?

Not that we know of! Fibromyalgia (or fibro as we fibromites refer to it!) as far as we know is caused by faulty communication between certain parts of the brain and the pain sensors in our bodies. As a result, we end up feeling just about every pain sensation there is, widespread through our bodies. Along with this is the constant fatigue. As far as we know life expectancy is not shortened from fibromyalgia. It's about pain and tiredness and other symptoms. The number 1 killer of people with Fibromyalgai is suicide.

Researchers Establish Link between Fibromyalgia and Obesity?

Unless you've been living under a rock for the last couple of decades, you probably already know that obesity leads to a number of very serious and potentially life-threatening health conditions including diabetes, stroke, and heart disease. You also already know that these complications can drastically shorten a person's life. But what you might not already know is that researchers have uncovered a connection between fibromyalgia and obesity.In the Journal of Pain, research experts recently noticed a connection between fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition, and excess weight. In fact, obesity is something that many fibromyalgia patients fight with during their lifetime.How are Weight and Fibromyalgia Connected?Although doctors and patients have had anecdotal evidence suggesting that obesity and fibromyalgia may be related, the new study aimed to find out whether fibromyalgia (a condition affecting many more women than men) would be more devastating for classified as obese. More than 200 patients participated in the study. Each was evaluated and the following information and tests were gathered:Sleep qualityVital stats including blood pressure, pulse, etc.StrengthFlexibilityOf those evaluate, about 50 percent qualified as 'obese' while the other 50 percent were categorized as 'overweight.'In the end fibromyalgia patients who were classified as obese suffered more from the condition's symptoms and complications, meaning they showed increased pain sensitivity in the lower half of their body and reduced strength and range of motion in the lower back.What this means for people with fibromyalgia As expected, people with fibromyalgia who are also obese experience greater pain, sleep less soundly, and experience other complications that can greatly reduce their quality of life. However, there is also good news. Patients who lose even conservative amounts of weight may be able to dramatically reduce their symptoms.

Why does fibromyalgia hurt so bad?

There are many reasons you may have a "flare" when dealing with Fibromyalgia. Stress and diet, as well as weather are major contributors. Try to avoid stressful situations, and stay calm as much as possible. Meditation can help. Stick to a regular routine that includes daily low-impact exercise like yoga or Tai Chi. Pay attention to your diet and avoid inflammatory foods like artificial sweeteners, and MSG. While small amounts of alcohol (a serving a day) can be helpful, larger amounts can increase inflammation. Watch for incoming weather patterns and try to schedule yourself accordingly. When you know you will e facing stressful situations or weather patterns that might cause you to flare, try to relax and rest as much as possible.

How many servings of fruit should you eat at lunch?

It's hard to say. I know you wanted something definitive, but I subscribe to the philosophy that we're all different and therefore should have a tailor made diet. Have you ever heard of the metabolic typing diet? I would check that out. It bases a diet on your unique chemistry.