FMS patient and Vegetarian

[Micliaphi]

I would like to have a good nutrition intake so that I can be as healthy as possible so that I can manage my Fibromyalgia. I have tested anemic and hypoglycemic in the past but I have been at good levels lately. I take Shaklee daily vitamins whenever I can afford it. I drink 2 cups a coffee a day which helps the fatigue but seems to increase my pain symptoms, muscles seem tighter. I seem to have a slight dye allergy, specifically to red and yellow drinks. I have started taking 1500 mgs of glucosamine. I have contant muscle spasms in my neck, occasional nerve pain down my legs, and pain in elbow, hip, jaw, ankle, you name it. I take flexeril (does little for me, causes some lightheadedness)and would like to change the prescript. I also take Nortriptyline and Lortab. I drink maybe 2 16 oz bottles of water a day. I switch between organic milk and soymilk. I eat a fair amount of a variety of beans, cheese pizza (bad I know), and pasta. I try to use olive oil when possible. What could I be doing to improve my diet or supplements that I should add? Is there amy particular coffee that is healthier? I believe I may be taking in too much sugar or something (in the coffee, snack cakes and such, soda) because I have a reoccuring sensation that I am starting to get a yeast infection, which is quite annoying. I take acidophilus to try to keep this down and it seems to help prevent UTI's as well. I do not drink much alcohol and do not smoke.

[Renee Radenberg]

That weight is about normal for 5'2. If you eat low fat foods it will help with heart disease and maintain your weight.

[Micliaphi]

Thank you, Is it still necessary to do low fat if I weigh 105 lbs at 5'2''?

[Renee Radenberg]

Research has indicated that low intensity exercises will help with the fatigue of the disease. It is important to manage your diet, sleep, stress, pain and activity with this disease. The foods you eat should come from all the food groups including multi grains, fruits and vegetables. I suggest eating low fat meats (chicken, fish, loin of pork) or non meat sources (soy products), low fat vegetarian combinations (rice & beans, pasta & beans, low fat cheese & pasta), fat free or low fat dairy products (skim milk, 1% milk, low fat cheese, low fat yogurts, low fat soy milk/yogurt), and consume a lot of fruits and vegetables. Eat daily high fiber breads and cereals (oatmeal) and ¼ cup or less of nuts (walnuts, peanuts, cashew). To help with the yeast infection, try eating 1-2 containers of yogurt a day. If it still does not go away, you need to see your MD about it. Thank you for your question.