According to Environmental Nutrition (2009), there is currently little evidence of a diet link to Fibromyalgia.  There just have not been enough studies to substantiate any claims that are out there …and there are plenty of claims out there.  The article in Environmental Nutrition goes on to say that fibromyalgia affects 3-5% of Americans (women more than men), and that it may be as high as 8% in women between the ages of 55 and 64.

While it is still not clear what causes fibromyalgia, “…one of every two sufferers attributes the onset of symptoms to an injury, infection or other stress (Environmental Nutrition, 2009, p. 7).  Some smaller studies suggest that a Vegan diet may provide some pain relief.  Also aspartame and MSG have been shown to stimulate pain receptors (ouch).  So while there are once again no definitive studies, you can conduct your own by systematically removing and changing your diet (give it time) to see what works.

The National Institutes of Health recommends exercise and aerobic exercise has been found to reduce pain.  This is a hard one to get started when you are experiencing pain, but it will help keep you motivated once you have started. 

Here is the full information for this resource.  Hope it helps.

Environmental Nutrition

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