Fibro/Chronic Fatigue Friends

[Hsiaokuo62]

That's terrific that you found gluten and casein were your triggers, and now you have relief! Did you use the LEAP protocol (MRT) to figure that out? I haven't tried LEAP but have heard that some people have used it to identify their triggers.

[MoniDew]

no, I actually read a book called the Diet Cure, to figure out why I am so insane! When I removed gluten/casein virtually all symptoms from anything/everything were fixed. Seriously.

I had no idea that the problem was in my gut. I thought the entire problem was in my head. (Because, of course, that's what doctors/demi gods tell you and what your -sarcasm here - loving, supportive family tells you.) I didn't even realize I had muscle/joint problems until they were GONE. I just thought I was hopelessly insane and going to wind up in a loony bin.

Wouldn't it be nice if people knew these things.

[Hsiaokuo62]

Wow! I wonder if you never had fibro at all, but it was the allergy all the time!!

to you for having to put up with all the dumb docs and "well-meaning" family members

Wish nobody had to put up with that! And just about all of "us" with these symptoms do! At least now you know its NOT in your head.

[Christinechrstms1]

hi there all, I am a Chronic Fatigue sufferer as well. I have something similar to FM but it is Myofascial Pain Syndrome. I read that it differs from FM in several ways but the only one I have noticed is that the pain pressure points come and go and may be in different areas. I have other issues such as a Lupus type illness, Severe Raynaud's Phenomenon, malabsorption, and borderline diabetes. Most times my sugar level is good but it seems to go haywire without warning. I have other issues as well but too numerous to mention. My symptoms are annoying but so far they are not life threatening. I am 44 and have been on Medical Leave from my job for a while now. I miss working very much but I get muscle weakness and have issues with back and neck pain. I can't do a lot of things for extended hours and must switch up positions often

[Jan in CA]

Oh my, Christine! Wishing for good days for you!

I don't have those problems, but I have my own assortment of conditions.. Don't want clutter up the fibro thread with them though.