Devin Starlanyl has a good book out called Fibromyalgia and Cronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome. The Library could have it or can get it in for you.

It tells how we crave sweets and carbs and it is from hypoglycemia that comes with Fibro.

You would like this book. It also talks about RSD in it. I've had the book for awhile. I actually lent it to my Dr. for awhile.

You might want to check this book out. I wouldn't doubt but what you do have Fibro. A lof of us do with RSD.

Ada

Hey Buckwheat,

Yes, from some of the medications we take to survive. My chiropactor refers to me as one toxic body. I drink as much water as I can stand each day. My cravings for sweats is terrible. I try to satisfy it with fruits sometimes I just have to have chocolate. As women some of us have a natural caving for chocolate even if we didn't have RSD.

Take care,
Sbowling

Hi,

I do not mean it like that. What does your Chiro recommend you do? Hugs

Sorry, what do you mean My DC recommended a couple of doctors that I am looking into. They run clinics that look at what you eat, the meds you take and the exercise you get. They do blood work to check and see how food, meds and exercise interact in the body. The web site is lmihealth.com. I see my DC 3 times a week when there is no flair up and 5 times a week when there is. He is an activator chiro my body is too tender for his hands to touch. He is a God send. I'm sure his adjustments keep me off the heavy narcotics. After all this is a nerve condition and the spine is the central nervous system it makes sense to keep it aligned. I have full body RSD from my head to my toes and it effects my lungs and heart. Sorry to ramble soooooo!
Sbowling

Dude - with all due respect, what in the world are you talking about? what do neurotoxins have to do with chocolate?? Did I miss something?

That's why I called it a myth! Some of the comments made by Dr. Hooshmand have taken on a life of their own. I simply pointed it out because I think that is where the myth started. To some people his RSD Puzzles have become fact when little to no evidence is given to support some of his positions. That being said he provided many people with good care at one point in time when few others knew what to do for RSD. He is now long retired and his web site has not been updated for a few years. mrsD you provided us with some great information and food for thought. Thanks!

As far as cravings for sweets go, I used to have a horrible sweet tooth and needed carbs constantly, I have not been dx with fibro. Since I have changed my diet these past 6 months my cravings have reduced substantially. I get enough sugar now in my fresh fruits that I rarely have cravings. I will have chocolate on a special occasions or just before my period comes. Since I changed my diet I feel much better in many ways. I used to eat lots of red meat and carbs, it was a very unbalanced diet and that was reflected in my overall health and pain levels.

Roz, as far a neurotoxins go...they are in almost all processed foods now. MSG is now being disguised under a number of different names on food labels.

Neurotoxins /excitotoxins really is a whole other thread that I think needs to be discussed on the forum. I will post a separate thread with more information on this topic when I have a bit more time, unless someone else wants to have a go at it, and in that case I'll happily contribute.

Wishing you all a good day.

MsL

Hi Sbowling,

This sounds like such a great opportunity for you.
Have they mentioned the Metabolic Code diet to you?

Hugs, Roz

Thanks for all the info. I think it was Dr. H's puzzle I read that confused and frightened me. I'm reading so much lately it's overwhelming.

I'm not going to give up on chocolate.

Hi,

Chocolate is processed, I just believe their are toxins in processed food.

Hugs, Roz

Roz,

Chocolate, especially the dark chocolate is an antioxidant. http://www.mcmwin.com/antioxidant%20chocolate.htm
In small quanities...not eating a pound at a time is very good for you. Neuro's have been recommending it to people with Parkinson's for years. Good brain food. It does help with the dopamine levels in your brain.