Comments on: Gluten Intolerance: The Culprit Behind Many Chronic Illnesses http://www.fibrohaven.com/2009/06/08/gluten-intolerance-the-culprit-behind-many-chronic-illnesses/ Living a Life of Essence in Spite of Illness Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:25:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Missy http://www.fibrohaven.com/2009/06/08/gluten-intolerance-the-culprit-behind-many-chronic-illnesses/comment-page-1/#comment-4711 Missy Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:36:22 +0000 http://fibrohaven.wordpress.com/?p=1239#comment-4711 Oh wow- ive been trying to self diagnose myself after years of no answers from doctors & random ailments. I'm on cymbalta for fibromyalgia/chronic pain but I really think gluten is the problem. I'm excited to try the gf diet. Thanks again! Oh wow- ive been trying to self diagnose myself after years of no answers from doctors & random ailments. I’m on cymbalta for fibromyalgia/chronic pain but I really think gluten is the problem. I’m excited to try the gf diet. Thanks again!

]]> By: Is it Time to Rethink the Fibromyalgia Doctor-Patient Relationship? | Fibromyalgia Haven http://www.fibrohaven.com/2009/06/08/gluten-intolerance-the-culprit-behind-many-chronic-illnesses/comment-page-1/#comment-2167 Is it Time to Rethink the Fibromyalgia Doctor-Patient Relationship? | Fibromyalgia Haven Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:44:05 +0000 http://fibrohaven.wordpress.com/?p=1239#comment-2167 [...] he rarely adjusted me, but used laser therapy and also addressed my nutrition, introducing me to a gluten-free diet. He also worked to eliminate several infections I had including heavy metal [...] [...] he rarely adjusted me, but used laser therapy and also addressed my nutrition, introducing me to a gluten-free diet. He also worked to eliminate several infections I had including heavy metal [...]

]]> By: I Have Changed. I am Different. I am Improved. | Fibromyalgia Haven http://www.fibrohaven.com/2009/06/08/gluten-intolerance-the-culprit-behind-many-chronic-illnesses/comment-page-1/#comment-1473 I Have Changed. I am Different. I am Improved. | Fibromyalgia Haven Mon, 03 May 2010 01:40:08 +0000 http://fibrohaven.wordpress.com/?p=1239#comment-1473 [...] began practicing yoga and cut gluten out of my diet. Through research, trial, and error (and believe me there were years of error) I found what works [...] [...] began practicing yoga and cut gluten out of my diet. Through research, trial, and error (and believe me there were years of error) I found what works [...]

]]> By: Ginny http://www.fibrohaven.com/2009/06/08/gluten-intolerance-the-culprit-behind-many-chronic-illnesses/comment-page-1/#comment-1206 Ginny Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:00:35 +0000 http://fibrohaven.wordpress.com/?p=1239#comment-1206 Our family has made a effort to reduce gluten from our diet (although its difficult to convince 2 teens to stop eating pasta, bread, and all cereal they like) but in our search we found some AMAZING gluten free muffin recipes, especially one for coconut muffins. I even altered that recipe to get toffee chocolate chip and french vanilla walnut. The kids gobble them up. For those with fibro you may want to research NEM which is natural eggshell membrane. Clinical trials have been done for this new supplement. You can get to the links at http://www.LifeJoint.com if you wish to research further. Our family has made a effort to reduce gluten from our diet (although its difficult to convince 2 teens to stop eating pasta, bread, and all cereal they like) but in our search we found some AMAZING gluten free muffin recipes, especially one for coconut muffins. I even altered that recipe to get toffee chocolate chip and french vanilla walnut. The kids gobble them up.

For those with fibro you may want to research NEM which is natural eggshell membrane. Clinical trials have been done for this new supplement. You can get to the links at http://www.LifeJoint.com if you wish to research further.

]]> By: Balance – Or the Lack Thereof | Fibromyalgia Haven http://www.fibrohaven.com/2009/06/08/gluten-intolerance-the-culprit-behind-many-chronic-illnesses/comment-page-1/#comment-1199 Balance – Or the Lack Thereof | Fibromyalgia Haven Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:28:13 +0000 http://fibrohaven.wordpress.com/?p=1239#comment-1199 [...] a year are really paying off now. I completely contribute my ability to work to the elimination gluten from my diet and to my practicing yoga. My body has responded and rewards me every day. Even on bad [...] [...] a year are really paying off now. I completely contribute my ability to work to the elimination gluten from my diet and to my practicing yoga. My body has responded and rewards me every day. Even on bad [...]

]]> By: fibrohaven http://www.fibrohaven.com/2009/06/08/gluten-intolerance-the-culprit-behind-many-chronic-illnesses/comment-page-1/#comment-1196 fibrohaven Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:01:49 +0000 http://fibrohaven.wordpress.com/?p=1239#comment-1196 How interesting Tamera. Did your entire church participate in the fast? What a great way to support each other. I am glad you were able to pinpoint your food intolerance to gluten. So many of us are gluten intolerant. I have been mostly GF for 8 months or more, and I am definitely improved. I believe changing my diet has enabled me to work again. Best of luck to you! How interesting Tamera. Did your entire church participate in the fast? What a great way to support each other. I am glad you were able to pinpoint your food intolerance to gluten. So many of us are gluten intolerant. I have been mostly GF for 8 months or more, and I am definitely improved. I believe changing my diet has enabled me to work again. Best of luck to you!

]]> By: tamera http://www.fibrohaven.com/2009/06/08/gluten-intolerance-the-culprit-behind-many-chronic-illnesses/comment-page-1/#comment-1195 tamera Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:24:58 +0000 http://fibrohaven.wordpress.com/?p=1239#comment-1195 your experience is validating mine. We recently went on a church wide fast eating only fruits and vegetables for 21 days. I started to see a significant improvement in my pain level and fatigue. I put it off as that I'm coming out of my recent flare. Started to eat my regular diet again and my pain level and fatigue are rising. I'm coming to the conclusion that i am gluten-intolerant and I'm going to change my diet accordingly. Anything to lessen the fibro!! your experience is validating mine. We recently went on a church wide fast eating only fruits and vegetables for 21 days. I started to see a significant improvement in my pain level and fatigue. I put it off as that I’m coming out of my recent flare. Started to eat my regular diet again and my pain level and fatigue are rising. I’m coming to the conclusion that i am gluten-intolerant and I’m going to change my diet accordingly. Anything to lessen the fibro!!

]]> By: Sara http://www.fibrohaven.com/2009/06/08/gluten-intolerance-the-culprit-behind-many-chronic-illnesses/comment-page-1/#comment-1107 Sara Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:52:59 +0000 http://fibrohaven.wordpress.com/?p=1239#comment-1107 I have been gluten free for 3 months now and loving the way I feel and how much energy I have!! I had been previously diagnosed with Fibromyalgia after the birth of my second son by a Family Physician and told that, "I would just have to live with it." Needless to say, I got a second opinion from a Holistic. She pointed me in the direction of a possible gluten intolerance and suggested a trial diet for two weeks. It was a huge step & I had to totally revamp my diet. But it was totally worth it! By one month, I was 85% symptom free and three months later, I am totally symptom free...it really is amazing! I have been gluten free for 3 months now and loving the way I feel and how much energy I have!! I had been previously diagnosed with Fibromyalgia after the birth of my second son by a Family Physician and told that, “I would just have to live with it.” Needless to say, I got a second opinion from a Holistic. She pointed me in the direction of a possible gluten intolerance and suggested a trial diet for two weeks. It was a huge step & I had to totally revamp my diet. But it was totally worth it! By one month, I was 85% symptom free and three months later, I am totally symptom free…it really is amazing!

]]> By: lisa http://www.fibrohaven.com/2009/06/08/gluten-intolerance-the-culprit-behind-many-chronic-illnesses/comment-page-1/#comment-611 lisa Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:13:21 +0000 http://fibrohaven.wordpress.com/?p=1239#comment-611 I have been gluten -free for about 7 months now and it has dramatic effect on my health. overall i feel better and my migraines have decreased 60% and happen less frequently. i took myself off gluten so by the time i had blood test they were negative. The doctor told me i would have to go back on gluten for at last 6-9 months then they would draw more bloodwork..Forget it. I do not need bloodwork to prov what my body tells me. If i happen to get some gluten by accident I know it within a few hours.migraine,joint pain,nausea stomach pains. I am not saying gluten causes fibromyalgia as i still have flare ups but getting gluten out of my diet has been a big step for me. I have been gluten -free for about 7 months now and it has dramatic effect on my health. overall i feel better and my migraines have decreased 60% and happen less frequently. i took myself off gluten so by the time i had blood test they were negative. The doctor told me i would have to go back on gluten for at last 6-9 months then they would draw more bloodwork..Forget it. I do not need bloodwork to prov what my body tells me. If i happen to get some gluten by accident I know it within a few hours.migraine,joint pain,nausea stomach pains. I am not saying gluten causes fibromyalgia as i still have flare ups but getting gluten out of my diet has been a big step for me.

]]> By: Tara Hennigar http://www.fibrohaven.com/2009/06/08/gluten-intolerance-the-culprit-behind-many-chronic-illnesses/comment-page-1/#comment-610 Tara Hennigar Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:16:00 +0000 http://fibrohaven.wordpress.com/?p=1239#comment-610 I have been diagnosed with different diseases for the past 15 years. Initially they thought I had Chrones disease, now they think I have Ulcerative Colitis. The doctors just want me to stay on Asocol, which is a medication for Ulcerative Colitis, however it makes me drowsy. In the past I went to a naturopathic doctor, who put me on an elimination diet. My symptoms went away right away when I eliminated gluten from my diet. I also have an intolerance to lactose I found out. There's a ton of food you can eat without gluten, and you'll lose weight too (if you need to) and have way more energy! Thanks and keep up the good blogging! Tara I have been diagnosed with different diseases for the past 15 years.
Initially they thought I had Chrones disease, now they think I have Ulcerative Colitis. The doctors just want me to stay on Asocol, which is a medication for Ulcerative Colitis, however it makes me drowsy.
In the past I went to a naturopathic doctor, who put me on an elimination diet. My symptoms went away right away when I eliminated gluten from my diet. I also have an intolerance to lactose I found out.
There’s a ton of food you can eat without gluten, and you’ll lose weight too (if you need to) and have way more energy!
Thanks and keep up the good blogging!
Tara

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