Can diet affect fibromyalgia? What about alcohol?
Diet and nutrition play a critical role in fibromyalgia. Some studies have reported that eliminating such chemicals as monosodium glutamate (also known as MSG or ‘aji-no-moto’) and aspartame (an artificial sweetener) from your diet may be especially helpful. Some patients find that their symptoms improve with a glass or two of wine or other alcohol, while others are extremely sensitive to the by-products of fermentation, such as yeast or tannic acid, which can lead to migraines. Some people with fibromyalgia are sensitive or allergic to certain foods. Food sensitivities may be a sign of a condition called ‘small intestinal bowel overgrowth’, which has been increasingly linked to the development of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Our comprehensive assessment will help determine whether you suffer from such a condition, which may in turn be amenable to treatment. We hope to provide additional information and resources on diet and nutrition on this web site in the near future.
