Let's Help The Fm People On Fibrohugs

[Jonesy]

I guess you might say I'm on a crusade tonight. I just came from the forum on Fibromyalgia. I registered over there some time ago because my DD has FM. I went there to learn more about it, and never went back.

Tonight I got to thinking I should check out the forum over there to see if they are aware of the link of FM to celiac disease. I read page after page of posts and it seems they are not talking about celiac disease at all, and celiac disease is not on the list there of Associated Diseases.

So I plunged in, introduced myself and suggested they check into it. I didn't post a link because I didn't know if it was allowed. But here it is allowed, so you can all go over to Fibrohugs, go to the forum and see for yourself. Sign up, tell them who you are and tell them about celiac disease. I know everyone with FM doesn't also have celiac disease, but they should know about it.

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If the administrator gives me permission I will post a link there to our forum so they can read here all that is written by Fibro's about the link to celiac disease. Wouldn't it be great if we could help them feel better by the gluten-free diet.

Some of you seasoned posters would do a much better job than I did because you are more knowledgeable. My name over there is mejco and I just posted about 5 minutes ago in the "introduce yourselves" topic. You can read that if you want, but I'd like you to browse around and see that they haven't made the connection. Can't you just imagine how many of those FM's are fellow Celiacs?

I hope I did the right thing. It sure felt like the right thing to do - to tell them about it, and hope they take it seriously.

P.S. Scott, their site isn't nearly as fast loading as ours, nor as easy to navigate.

Good job, Scott.

Maryellen

[Nanjee]

Hi Mary Ellen

I have visited the site you mention - and there is not a whole lot of research type info there, I agree.

I am new to gluten intolerance, but not new to FM - have had it for 20 years.

It certainly was made worse by the gluten intolerance, and I am fighting every day to regain some of my strength - one day at a time

There is a very good site that is filled with research, and celiac disease, as well as gluten sensitivity is talked about often. Lots of research from leading MD'sd in the FM world .... and a VERY active message board. The message board is very active - and messages are answered many times as fast as you post them.

LOT's of members with celiac and gluten issues.

You can do searches for medical research, as well as searches on the message board.

I don't know the rules here well enough yet ---- I hope it is alright that I post the web addy ????

www.immunesupport.com

May be helpful for those of you who also suffer from FM ???

I have referred many people from there to this site - they were so thankful for all of the wonderful research here at celiac.com

Hugs,

Nancy

[jenvan]

thanks for that site. i will ck out--trying to figure out how to improve my own fibro...

[Jonesy]

Thanks Nancy

That's great information! Appreciate it.

Can you tell me if it's allowed to post that link on Fibrohugs? Sound to me like you are saying that you did, since you referred them to the site, you must have posted the link.

Thanks for your prompt and helpful reply.

Maryellen

[mouse]

I was diagnosed around 25+ years ago with FM. Every pressure point was super sensitive and they tell me that I have a high pain tolerance. I sure did not feel that way at the time. Before we down sized (June), I had a special made pool and spa that really helped relieve the pain. I had weights, etc. that the physical therapist had instructed me to use. After I went gluten-free, my pain slowly diminished and the areas on my thighs are the only places that are still tender on a daily basis. I would say that being totally gluten-free took away about 80% of my pain, which was something I did not expect, but was certainly welcomed. I don't remember how long it took, but I would say about 9 months to a year.

Armetta

[watkinson]

Hi Jonesy,

Thank you for taking the time to educate fibrohugs on celiac disease. I must say I am not shocked to find out that they seem to not know about the connection. I have suffered FM ect. for about 30 years (since Jr. high school). When I was diagnose a celiac I did my own research and found the connection. Since going gluten-free about one and a half years ago, my FM, restless leg, chronic fatigue, peripheral neuropothy, (nubbness and tingling) has nearly gone away! I believe that someone with Fm would benefit greatly from going gluten-free even if they are not a celiac. I will also visit the site and see what they have to say.

Again, thanks,

Wendy