When I was first diagnosed with fibromyalgia, one of the first questions I asked was about whether there were foods I should eat or avoid that would improve my symptoms. The initial response from my doctor was not really, then that there were a few things that could help (avoiding sugar, … [Read more...]
Gluten-Free Diet for Fibromyalgia
In 2010 I completely changed my diet, eliminating all gluten, dairy, whey, and eggs. This had a profound effect on my symptoms, eliminating Fibro flares and decreasing all of my symptoms to a manageable level, so that I could once again live a normal life. I am not pain-free, but the difference is night and day.
Celiac is not the only reason people react to wheat
There has been so much back and forth in the media and even among researchers in the last few years regarding whether or not those of us without celiac disease or a identified wheat allergy can actually react to wheat, with some claiming it's all in our heads. Gluten is the protein that makes up … [Read more...]
Gluten-free Keto Belgian Waffles (It’s what’s for breakfast)
Gluten-free Keto Belgian Waffles I had forgotten that I like to cook. I think I go in phases with it and after switching to gluten-free I moved away from cooking quite a bit. Most gluten-free recipes seem to involve endless lists of ingredients and are just complicated. However, my best friends … [Read more...]
DineSafe makes dining out with food allergies easier
The UK and Europe are often ahead of the US in a lot of ways, especially when it comes to things that affect our health. I just recently learned that they actually have laws regarding allergen disclosure in restaurants. Man, I wish we had that here - it would make my life so much easier and really … [Read more...]
Give a Gluten-Free Gift with Send Me Gluten Free
If you've been around here long and/or paying attention you know that I eat gluten-free. I found that avoiding gluten greatly improved my pain levels and fatigue. I generally try to avoid a lot of processed foods but with the crazy school schedule I've found that convenience has to win sometimes. … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Dining Huntsville AL
Best Gluten Free Dining Huntsville AL! Mason Dixon Bakery & Bistro - I've been a huge fan of Mason Dixon since the day I first tried their "crack" cookies. Ok, they aren't called that but if you have one you have to keep going back for more. I'm referring to the Snicker Dollar cookies, of … [Read more...]
Mason Dixon Bakery & Bistro (Huntsville Gluten Free)
Two years ago I was so excited when Mason Dixon Bakery opened here in Huntsville. Delicious desserts that were totally gluten-free! And Fresh! I didn't think I could ask for more. Then I tried their biscuits and breakfast was never the same. Even Paul loves their biscuits (which says a lot since … [Read more...]
Fibromyalgia and Celiac Symptoms Overlap
Overlap in Fibromyalgia and Celiac Disease Symptoms Fibromyalgia isn't considered an intestinal illness, although many with fibromyalgia do also have digestive symptoms or irritable bowel syndrome and some have been diagnosed with other digestive disorders. However, the overlaop in fibromyalgia and … [Read more...]
Travelling Gluten Free with Fibro
Just three years ago I posted about our last trip to Colorado Springs, it was a much different trip. I don't remember a lot about that trip other than I spent a lot of time in our hotel room taking naps, and avoiding being touched by my family. This year we headed back out for my niece's graduation … [Read more...]
Fibromyalgia & Living Gluten Free [Guest Post]
Fibromyalgia and Living Gluten Free by Julia Wisniewski If you have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, you probably went through a few basic steps. You may have gotten blood drawn and found that there was no conclusive evidence of an illness causing your symptoms. Your symptoms could … [Read more...]
