Fibromyalgia Support Group

You're not alone in your pain. Fibromyalgia is a condition that can be difficult to diagnose and manage. If you're trying to cope with pain throughout your body, sleep problems, general fatigue, or other common fibromyalgia symptoms, you're in the right place. The community is here for you to talk about therapies and share your challenges.

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butterflii410 03/27/2013

I'm so tired! I have no energy today and have done nothing but take care of the kids. Of course, I've had a nasty headache and I haven't slept well in over a week. I'm also on day 3 of no gluten and I was hoping for some results. I've heard some people that start a gluten free diet feel better within the first 2-3 days. I know that I shouldn't expect that but I was kind of hoping. Don't worry: I plan on giving it more time.

I'm also having a hard time concentrating. I've been trying to take a couple of college courses the past month or so but am having trouble keeping up. Luckily they are free and I can redo them but still...

Well thanks for letting me vent.

MAGICpill 03/27/2013

Good luck on your classes.
Maybe if you started taking vit d3 and buy some cheap b12 tablets ( the kind u let melt under your tongue) it will help with your energy levels.

Hope you feel better soon.

Emily710 03/27/2013

Ditto on the vitamins, particularly b12 sublingual. Are you sure you are gluten free? There is a lot of hidden gluten in prepared foods (soy sauce, beer, etc). While you are at it, eliminate dairy and chemical additives so you can test everything at once and then put each back one at a time.. Only way to really tell

But, honestly, if you are not sleeping, eating junk food or the healthiest diet ever will not make much of a difference because sleep is such a necessity.

My best wishes. I think that what you are doing is exactly what we all need, to experiment and figure out what works for us.

BTW, any difference with constipation or diarrhea, or bloating?

butterflii410 03/27/2013

Yes vitamins are good and I'm bad at taking them.

Emily, I am sure I am gluten free. I have checked everything I use and I've also gotten some recipes especially for gluten free. I know there is a possibility that it won't work. I have tried dairy free before and that didn't do anything.

I didn't really have the energy to cook dinner so I'm having the hubby pick up Taco Bell on his way home from work because I thought that would be the best place to get gluten free. Luckily I went on their website and read that their beef has gluten in it. I had no idea and I really wanted some nachos! :(

butterflii410 03/27/2013

Oh I also wanted to ask:

I read that gluten free was suppose to help with fatigue. But if we don't reach the deep sleep, will anything really help?

countr 03/27/2013

Taking care of the kids is alot for us to do. When I was diagnosed with Celiac, I noticed a difference after about 2 to 3 weeks. Hang in there. Try to get some sleep.

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