Is Gluten Sensitivity a Key Cause of Fibromyalgia?

Several years ago, I was in line at the grocers. The man behind me noticed the gluten-free foods on the belt. I told him that I had celiac disease. He then said; "I have a story for you." "My daughter suffered from fibromyalgia for many years. Last year while at her doctors office, he told her to not eat any gluten. She complied. Upon return to the doctor six months later, the doctor said, "I have something to tell you". "You no longer have fibromyalgia."" He father stated that his daughter has remained compliant and is no longer in constant pain.

I think you skipped the part where the study explains that a high percentage of the patients were in remission at the end of the study.

I have eaten gluten free for ten years and I was just diagnosed with fibromyalgia!  And in consent pain!  Any suggestions please, I’m hurting.  Kt

34 minutes ago, Guest Katie said:

I have eaten gluten free for ten years and I was just diagnosed with fibromyalgia!  And in consent pain!  Any suggestions please, I’m hurting.  Kt

Hi Katie!

Celiacs must be very careful with their gluten free diet.  Many celiacs also have additional food intolerances or allergies that may or may not improve once healed.  I recommend eating non-processed gluten-free foods and do not eat at restaurants for six months.   Avoid cross continuation in your home or if you risk eating out (I prefer only dedicated gluten-free restaurants or those recommended by celiacs on apps like “Find Me Gluten Free”).  Celiac.com had lots on information to help insure that you are truly gluten free.  Please make good use of the search function.  Check out our forum so that you can ask questions.  

Another more restrictive diet is the Autoimmune Paleo Diet that help you identify food triggers and may calm inflammation. There was a small study conducted at Scripps in San Diego that achieved a 78%remission rate, if I recall.  They are now testing Hashimoto’s patients.  It might help fibromyalgia, so I encourage  you to research it.  

I’ve been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and neuropathy I’ve been in so much pain for years I’m 64 !! the dr want to give me injections in my neck for my chronic pain in my hands they !! That the dr already operated on for corporal tunnel!! after he did he said I’m my right hand was the worst nerve damage he had seen in his career!! now after the operation!! My hands hurt even worse!! my fingers are getting deformed and  go  numb can’t hold things I drop them!! My back And knees are going out and constantly in lots of pain!!!