It has always been known that a healthy diet can help treat or even cure ailments, illnesses, disorders and diseases. Having a healthy diet that gives the body good vitamins and minerals can greatly help the body get back to a healthy and happy status. When it comes to fibromyalgia, research has not shown that there are specific foods that patients should or should not be eating. Although there are no specific foods that fibromyalgia patients need to pay special attention to, they should pay attention to the way the food impacts them, and how it makes them feel. There are ways that diet can help with fibromyalgia, as long as patients stay in contact with their doctor and tell them how different foods are affecting them.

Fibromyalgia patients should be paying attention to how different foods are making them feel. People with fibromyalgia do have sensitivities to particular foods, and the sensitivities vary from person to person. Some of the sensitivities are like those of common allergies, like gluten, dairy, or MSG. In a study, it was found that 42% of fibromyalgia patients said that their symptoms worsened after eating certain foods. Experts say that people who have fibromyalgia should keep a food journal. This way, if after eating a certain food, the fibromyalgia starts to act up, it is documented, and that food can be avoided. This journal can also be helpful to your doctor, because they can look at the foods that irritate the fibromyalgia and look for any patterns. Write down any symptoms that come along with the fibromyalgia, and identify the pain level felt after a certain food is eaten.

By eliminating certain foods, a person can see exactly what foods are causing them any pain. If a food is suspected of being one that causes any pain or flare up of symptoms, try eliminating that food for six to eight weeks. After the six to eight weeks, try adding it back into the diet. Write down how that food is making you feel, and if it is bringing back fibromyalgia symptoms, then you should eliminate that food from your diet completely, or ask your doctor about other options you have for that particular food.

Everyone should eat healthy diets that are high in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains. Having a good diet like this one can give you the energy to stay active and improve overall health. It can be hard to want to cook a nutritious meal when fibromyalgia is making you feel so tired. You can try and get pre-packaged meals that contain healthy items, and buy fruits and vegetables that are already washed and cut up, that way you do not need to do any of the prep work, and you still get the nutrients you need.

Try eating foods that can give you energy. Breakfast is essential, and it should have protein and whole grains to give you energy throughout the day, that way you may not feel as tired throughout the day. Make sure that along with a healthy and balanced diet, you are getting enough sleep, that way you can have as much energy as possible throughout the day.