Sodium-related symptoms of fibromyalgia
Liz G. - Dec 23rd, 2005 11:32 PM
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I am newly diagnosed with FM - having had symptoms for 4+ years. I am trying to learn about diet-related symptoms and would like to know if sodium in the diet increases the symptoms of fibromyalgia.

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Jean - Dec 13th, 2005 8:02 PM

Hi Liz: I'm not exactly sure on that but too much sodium is not good for the body. Can cause high blood pressur as time goes on through life. Mostly sugar and high carb diets tend to flare the Fibromyalgia symptoms. But , before starting any diet make sure with your doctor. Some high protien diets will raise cholesterol levels and we do not want that. Always check with your doctor and exercise is also very good along with your diets. Winter is here and exercise tends to stop because of cold weather and it hurts some of us. So, good stretching exercises along with a diet your doctor recommends would be something you can look in to. Sometimes, as it did with me, the autonomic nervous system is involved which controls blood pressure, temperature, etc. So I would say watch the sodium intake. Happy Holidays :) smile


Liz - Dec 23rd, 2005 11:15 AM

Thanks, Jean. I've been reading a good number of your posts on the other boards and you've provided a ton of helpful info. Happy Holidays to you and yours also!


Jean - Dec 23rd, 2005 11:32 PM

Hi Liz. Thanks for your kind words. I am happy I could help. Enjoy the holidays.