What kind of a diet is recommended for a person with fibromyalgia?
— Carolyn Harms, Crawford, Neb. A: Fibromyalgia is a complex and controversial condition. There is no specific or standard accepted nutrition therapy for fibromyalgia at this point, although there is a lot of research going on in this area. Generally, treatment focuses on symptoms and is best treated by a health care team that may include a rheumatologist, family physician, psychologist and dietitian. Drug therapy focuses on medications that target specific symptoms. Nutrition therapy focuses on symptoms as well. Key areas of nutrition therapy would be: • Maintaining a healthy weight and avoiding overeating. • Avoiding excessive intake of caffeine and alcohol. • Limiting foods that cause reflux. • Eating a diet high in complex carbohydrate diet, with limited amounts of animal protein (meats). • Including plenty of raw fruits and vegetables in your diet. • Including fish and foods with flax seed as a regular part of your diet. Seek help before taking herbal supplements. Many are advert
