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Elimination diets?

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becky000
becky000

I'm sure I read on here some time back of someone who did an elimination diet that actually helped to rid them of most of their Fibro symptoms.  I know there's no cure, but I'm willing to try anything that might help.  Does anyone know what this eating plan included or eliminated?

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  • christine26761
    christine26761 becky000

    Posted

    Hits Becky, try googling the Paleo ( diet) ..well it's really a way of eating..there is also A Paleo Autoimmine Protocol..doctor Sarah Ballentine who I follow..on face book The a Paleo Mom...it's really excellent..she has 3 autoimmune issues herself anf just about cured herself...yes your right, there really is no cure...but it is sooo manageable when we look at what we eat..hope it helps..be blessed and have a lovely day..:-)xxxx 
  • Conta10
    Conta10 becky000

    Posted

    Hi becky. Yes, I think, and many with me, that diet plays a central role in fighting fibro. I, personally have eliminated almost all carbohydrates in my diet. I am on so called LCHF diet, which mean Low Carb High Fat. There is a doctor in Sweden who is a one of the major advocates of this diet and she has fibro herseld. She keeps it at bay with this diet. Look, I am not a doctor and I have not officially been diagnosed with fibro yet, even if it it pretty obvious it is. But I think carbs are bad for you regardless what condition you suffering from. I eat now sugars, no white flour, no potatoes, no rice. Actually I am far beyond that, not even brown rice and the only flour I eat are like almond meal, coconut meal and so on. I bake bread of them, too. Fortunately I tolerate eggs, so Im happy with that. I try to avoid dairy, but I tolerate goat cheese, ordinary cheese doesnt work. Butter occasionally is OK and lactose free milk. I get a reaction immediatelly if I eat too much carbs. So everything I buy, I check the labels for carbohydrates and sugars. I am not afraid of fat, becaus if you dont combine carbs and fat, your body doesnt metabolise fat. I try to keep the amount of carbs approximately somewhere under 20 grams per day. Most of the greens are ok, blueberries, raspberries, cherries. Sweet fruit and juices are a no no. Just check the labels if you are not familiar with carb counting. It is  not a cure, as we all know, but it might help to keep it at bay. Worth to try...
    • christine26761
      christine26761 Conta10

      Posted

      Wow!!Contra this sound  exactly like a Paleo lifestyle...no sugar, no processed food, no pasta, rice, bread, all high fat-saturated at that..things we were always told not to eat as they were bad for us..mmm....now look at us.? weight drops of you if your overnight too and goes on you if your underweight...I use almond flour and others too...especially Coconut ..coconut everything...sweet or sour is my way..I must use  about 10 different coconut products, just found coconut vinegar..yay...yes you do have to be careful with some fruits...such high fructose in some....anything vegetable that grows above the ground  is good..eg.lettuce..kale. Spinach, cauliflower, cabbage tec..underground like yams etc...even potatoes-(which are really a nightshade anyway)  is such a no go, their quite starchy carbs...have a lovely day..be blessed .:-) xxx
    • Bee70
      Bee70 Conta10

      Posted

      Hi Conta

      Definitely agree diet plays a major part for all.  I have given so much food up over the years, but I still have the bloated feeling. I will look in to the Paleo diet too. Anything is a try to reduce pains.

      Have a good day x

  • becky000
    becky000

    Posted

    Thanks all for your input.  I'm definitely going to give this a go.  I'm not too good at restrictive diets but if I do it gradually I should get used to it.  There's so much talk about how bad sugar is now and that's the first thing I've eliminated.  I'll keep going and post back here on the results.
    • christine26761
      christine26761 becky000

      Posted

      Good for you Bee and  Becky, I was just amazed at what I could actually eat....when I went Paleo..it's not really a diet it's more a lifestyle....everything you can't eat..there is sooo much mire you can...eg: rice- I make cauliflour rice..delicious and noooo nasties...well done you...hope you really enjoy your journey...it's quite liberating when you have control..:-) xxxGod bless you both and have a lovely day..
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