Is sugar a big factor in fibromyalgia?

Question

I had a "healer" tell me to try to eliminate sugar and highly processed foods from my diet, and increase my intake of magnesium. I feel somewhat better, but I'd like your thoughts.

Answer 1

I had the biggest results when I eliminated sugar and processed foods from my diet. Eat only veggies, protiens, fruit, nuts. Eat carefully this will make you feel so much better! I can even surf now because I am stronger from my diet!

Answer 2

I am doing a Master´s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and diet is always a big impact on diseases in general.
For fibromyalgia especially you do not want to eat too much sugar, pre-prepared food and unhealthy stuff. The best would be to eat as many fresh fruits as possible and steamed vegetables.
You also might consider to take a Vitamin B shot or at least Vitamin B 12 sub lingual (under the tongue). And for the pain you can try acupuncture and Chinese Herbs.

Good luck for you.

Answer 3

The results of dietary changes seem to be highly individual, possibly reflecting environmental or genetic factors. There is some evidence that highly processed food, especially with monosodium glutamate, can trigger fibromyalgia symptoms.

The evidence for increasing magnesium intake is reasonably good.

Aerobic exercise seems to be the most effective way to manage fibromyalgia symptoms. However, adverse side effects of mismanaged exercise are a risk. "Talk to your doctor/healer before starting an exercise regime."
See http://www.umm.edu/patiented/articles/what_lifestyle_methods_managing_fibromyalgia_000076_8.htm

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Here is some information from the medical literature:

"Acupuncture, some herbal and nutritional supplements (magnesium, SAMe) and massage therapy have the best evidence for effectiveness with fibromyalgia." [1]

"Strong evidence did not emerge in respect to any single intervention, though preliminary support of moderate strength existed for aerobic exercise." [2]

"Supervised aerobic exercise training has beneficial effects on physical capacity and FMS symptoms. Strength training may also have benefits on some FMS symptoms. Further studies on muscle strengthening and flexibility are needed. Research on the long-term benefit of exercise for FMS is needed." [3]

Answer 4

Dr. Anthony Martin, author of "What your Doctors don't know may be killing you", spoke about fibromyalgia. He said he doesn't know if he has a "cure" per se, but has found that 100% of his patients with Fibromyalgia have found relief. He speaks of phytonutrients, flavenoids and PH in the bloodstream.
Contact me if you would like the details of this lecture.