Insulin Resistance and Fibromyalgia
My doctor suggested that I almost definitely had Metabolic Syndrome or Syndrome X and that metformin might be helpful, but then didn't prescribe it or give me a definitive diagnosis. I've been reading up, and have realized that I need to push the issue with him.
I have fibromyalgia and arthritis and weigh 369 lbs (394 was my highest). For the last couple of weeks I began experimenting with a relatively low carb diet (plenty of fruits and vegetables, a little potato, brown rice, and whole grains), and I've found that the difference is dramatic. My pain is so much better, and I have so much more energy that I've been able to reduce my pain medication and so have been able to become more active, almost without trying. Probably the most dramatic, though is that I have been able to nearly eliminate my binge eating. The first things I eliminated were sugar and white flour, and noticed right away that the ravenous sensation (that often persisted even when my stomach actually hurt from being too full) was gone.
A couple days of eating more starches (not even back to my "old" level though) on vacation last week and all the pain, fatigue, and hunger were back). I'm back on track, and feeling pretty good. I can't believe how incredible the changes have been, and pray I can keep up the enthusiasm and motivation to stay on a limited carb WOE
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