Wed, Jan-07-04, 23:34
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Senior Member
Posts: 200
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 190/155/145
BF:30%/26.2%/23%
Progress: 78%
Location: Monterey, Ca
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My doctor was actually not sure if I had fibro or not. (I am young, but got it from a nasty car accident) When we spoke about it, he said that in his experience, a LC diet has helped about 40% of his patients with pain management. He decided that if my pain got better, then it was fibro. That is exactly what happened. He is hesitant to put me on meds because I want to have kids soon, and it might cause difficulties. Your DH shouldn't have to worry about that!
I noticed a little improvement in my mobility after about a month, and after about two or three months, I noticed even more. It isn't a cure-all, and I still get flare ups, but I don't struggle daily as I used to. If I falter on the diet or have aspertame or splenda, I get worse, but it takes a while to figure out what triggers each individual.
I say it is worth making the effort to LC. I'll tell you what I tell other people thinking about starting. The first couple of weeks may be tough. It's easier for some than others. But it does get better!! We all promise! As the body is letting go of sugar and simple carbs, it can go through a detox feeling. I was just a little sluggish at first. The best advice I have is to start prepared. Read the book, stock the kitchen, and throw out the the temptations (literallly). I also reccomend to eat the full amount of fat that is allotted on induction, and then pull back as cravings die down. Fat is very satisfying so it's hard to want a milk shake after you've just eaten a bunless bacon cheeseburger.
I hope that this helps. This forum has helped me so much it is nice to give back. Always ask if you want to know, and there's bound to be one of us with an idea!
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