Hi I have had fibromyalgia for 30 years. I hope to share some of my experience with you guys.

[Dianejardel]

I am typing this whilst sitting on my recliner chair with my lap top perched on my knees.

I have pins and needles in my legs and my shoulders are numb.

I have found that a vegan non-wheat diet has helped me considerably.

A vegan diet means I have given up cheese (the most indigestible food for me) milk and eggs. Non-wheat means I have given up the gluten in bread and pasta and pastry which clogs the blood stream.

[tofty]

hi diane i have been trying a wheat free diet n i feel much better on the inside i dont eat much cheese anyway n ive been having soya milk .i find it really hard tho to keep the weight down coz im not as active as i shud b .soft hugs Tofty xxx

[Dianejardel in reply to tofty]

Hi Tofty, I find it hard to keep my weight down too. But I persevere because once I have put more on it takes months before I can get rid of it.

I find only eating at mealtimes and satisfying a hungry feeling by drinking water or herb tea helps. At mealtimes I do have a full plate though.

Because I love cooking I make all my meals interesting so I do not leave the table unsatisfied.

[juliettesmile]

Ive been vegan for 20 yrs and im 39 yrs old and been diagnosed with fibro for around a year. I know theres no cure but im a great believer in what you put in your mouth affects ya health in a good or bad way dependent on what you eat. I have done a detox with the juicemaster website...it was the spring clean one and lasted a fortnight...1st week was hard cos you are getting rid of your toxins but 2nd week was fab and i lost 9 pound, felt more positive and became more energetic! all on raw fruit and veg juices....give it a whirl xxx