Originally Posted by quiltncrazy
,...does your fibromyalgia, really act up, after certain foods?
Food intolerances can aggravate many disorders, including fibromyalgia and arthritis. My friend's rheumatoid arthritis flares up after she drinks half a cup of coffee. She has been able to control her RA for 20 years by means of diet. Unfortunately, food intolerances don't show up on regular allergy tests and most doctors don't understand them. There are some good books available; check Amazon. The best way to identify food intolerances is to go on an elimination diet; however, this is very difficult to do correctly unless you do it under the guidance of someone trained in the approach, such as a naturopath.