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I would suggest the Atkins, mediteranean Diets. Before you do this talk it over with your doctor to be sure your body is ok to do this. Like for instance the Atkins diet may raise your cholesterol levels and that would not be the diet to start on. However, it you just watch the carbs and sugars and citric acids take in small meals might do the trick.

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What's your blood type? I've had great results from the Blood Type Diet. Check out the Blood Type Encyclopedia: it explains the science and the foods one can enjoy and also those to avoid. See also www.dadamo.com . I lost all morning stiffness and other associated problems when being 80-90% compliant. I'm an O "non-secretor"--which means I don't, like most people, secrete my blood type antigens into my saliva. Most fibro people are probably non-secretors and thus should follow the stricter diet.

It is SO worth it. I can almost guarantee you will feel better within a month (though the first week you might have a tough time).

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Hi It. Any diet that your doctor agrees with will be the best. He would be the first one to confront because he/she will know your medical history. EX: Atkins Diet can and is said in his book it will raise cholesterol levels so that would not be my first choice however weight watchers, mediteranian diet are very well balanced. But again go through your doctor. Happy Holidays.

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I personally have had great success with chocolate... but not the traditional chocolate on store shelves -- rather a healthy chocolate. There are lots of people who are having success with this cold-processed chocolate -- which preserves the antioxidant value of the cacoa bean. Check out this link -- there are lots of weblinks which explain the benefits -- which extend far beyond fibro! www.sourceofantioxidants.com

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I would definitely not go with Atkins, but not because of this insane cholesterol paranoia that is going around in the US (HDL's and LDL's are both ESSENTIAL to your body, the point isn't to over regulate your cholesterol, it's to have a healthy balanced diet AND exercise, and short of family genetics, your cholesterol will stay in range) I say don't do Atkins because carbohydrates give your body energy, protein gives your body something to build and repair your system with. You cut out carbs, you cut out your fuel.

I would definitely talk to your doctor or talk to a nutritionist, what you should be eating is going to be very specific to your lifestyle and your health.

While I have yet to implement a diet myself (I'm about to ask my doctor too and cut out wheat entirely for a week to see how I feel at the end of it) I am planning on finding out my own specific diet because from what I understand this is one of the primary means of clearing the pain fog and reducing pain.

Best of luck! Hope everything goes well for you!

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I agree with raef90 with regards to diet. You can drive yourself crazy for no good reason. I watch my carbs. I've cut out soda - diet or otherwise. All I drink is water. No deep fried food, processed lunch meat or other items that I notice make my pain worse. Personally, I think the latter is a key point. If you don't feel well after eating something, stay away from it. I try to watch my stress level and get as much rest as possible. I also see a nutritionist and a holistic doctor. Take care.

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It would be highly benificial if you can see an allergist. Along with environmental allergies that can complicate FM, they can test for food allergies. I would also agree that looking at your PH is another important area to investigate.

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