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 04/05/2013

So I'm on day 12 of gluten free. I should mention again that I didn't do this for my pain because it's not consistent and not extremely painful. I did this for my fatigue, which was really bad, and my energy levels which of course hand in hand.

Anyway, I don't feel as tired but I still don't have a lot of energy. Do you think that's possible?

I'm planning on continuing the diet for a couple of more weeks.

deleted_user 04/05/2013

Thanks for the update. I'm watching your progress, or lack of progress, with interest. If you start to feel LOTS better, then I will give this diet a try.

deleted_user 04/05/2013

I went gluten free for 2months and found no difference in pain or energy.
Only good thing was I dropped 14pounds!!
However it is too restricted to stay on much longer
Looking for the next dietary step to a healthier me!!

deleted_user 04/05/2013

Has your dr . Checked your thyroid lately? If not I would call your doctor and ask if they could do that blood test .unfortunately it can change month-to-month.
Good luck

Dixe4me 04/05/2013

Thanks for keeping us updated on your progress. Very interesting. I just hope it works for you.

mixedupmelly 04/05/2013

G/f can be a challenge. I've been on it for a year, and it has helped enormously. It can take up to 3 months to really see a.difference. at least that's what it took for me. Everyone's experience is different but I recommend giving it time before you quit. Good luck!

Cocoa1 04/05/2013

I am currently on a gluten free diet. My doctor wants me to try it for at least 6 months. I have been on it for 3 weeks now. My doctor said to give it 4-6 months. Best Wishes!

Emily710 04/06/2013

Have you seen a difference in your digestion? Either no longer constipated or as constipated or no longer with diarrhea?

Emily710 04/06/2013

Also, do you feel less foggy? Digestion and fog are the two things that improve for me

butterflii410 04/06/2013

Frogger, no they haven't checked my thyroid lately. When I went in a few months ago, they weren't concerned about it. I have been tested several times and it always came back fine.

Emily, I don't have any digestion issues. The reason I am doing a gluten free diet is for the fatigue which was overwhelming. I do feel less foggy and less tired. I still don't feel like I have a lot of energy but I need to start taking vitamins as well. I am going to take vitamin d and b12.

The dr. told me to do this for 3 weeks but I think I'm going to do it for longer. My husband says he's noticing a change.

Emily710 04/08/2013

DEFINITELY b12, the kind that melts under the tongue

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