Have you noticed your symptoms seem to be worse after you eat pizza, or drink a glass of wine? You're not alone - experts say the majority of people with fibromyalgia (FMS) or chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS) have food sensitivities.
The best way to figure out what foods, if any, bother you is an elimination diet. Basically, you cut out a whole bunch of foods for several days, then re-introduce one category at a time and track how you feel.
While it's not a fun way to spend a few weeks, some extra effort then can save you a lot of pain and fatigue down the road.
- Learn about the Elimination Diet
- Get dieting help from About.com's Calorie Count Plus
- Exchange information on nutrition, exercise, supplements and more in About.com's Fibromyalgia & ME/CFS forum.
I’ve learned the hard way that fast food and fibromyalgia don’t mix. I try to eat whole foods as fresh and raw as possible.