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Fibromyalgia and Diet

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Summary

The pathophysiology of fibromyalgia is not known. Its prevalence is approx 3 to 5%. Females are affected more often than males.

• The most pathogenomic features are multiple bilateral tender points. The other symptoms include chronic pain, sleep disturbances, and fatigue, which may lead to psychological distress.

• Fibromyalgia symptoms and time course are individually variable.

• Gastrointestinal symptoms may also occur, and circulatory disturbances in the brain have been described.

• There is no special therapeutic diet for this disease. All patients with rheumatoid diseases may have nutritional deficiencies. Vegan diets may be helpful for pain relief and modification in fibromyalgia. Physical activity helps maintain proper food intake and rest.

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Hänninen, O., Rauma, AL. (2008). Fibromyalgia and Diet. In: Coleman, L.A. (eds) Nutrition and Rheumatic Disease. Nutrition and Health. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-403-2_11

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