Fibromyalgia Support Group

I wish i knew. I am the same way. My craving is pop tarts and peanuts. I have to have a poptart before i go to bed. I start getting tired about 2:30 in the afternoon. I get so tired I could lay down in the floor. Maybe somebody has an answer for us. Peggy

Sugars actually Increase ur Fatigue...you crash Off a sugar rush...WoW...takes ya right to ur knees...well...it does for me, and most people i personally know...also, if I have had very much sugar {refined anyway}...I find I have a bit of a time to breath...whats up with that ?

You can try 5-HTP and D-Ribose. The 5-HTP cuts the cravings way down and the D-Ribose gives you that energy boost in the afternoon.

After I posted my question, I thought that maybe I was getting dehydrated and my body really wanted water.

Thanks for the reminder, Dakota, that sugar gives me a rush, then a crash. I knew that, but I forgot.

Carrie, I take 200 mg of selenium in the afternoon. I have thyroid issues and don't think I'm taking enough Synthroid, but my doctor won't increase it because the TSH test comes back "normal". I've read lots about 5-HTP and D-Ribose, but have never tried either.

Thanks all for your posts!

Try water, deep breathing and exercise.

artificial sugar WILL NOT help. Try a carb of some kind instead. Maybe a slice of bread with peanut butter or some cold homemade pasta with veggies. But, if you love chocolate, go ahead and have a piece, in fact give me some !!!! lol

I found my cravings went away when I started taking good vitamin supplements. My appetite is under control, and my cravings for sugar are all but gone.

I HAVE FOUND THROUGH RESEARCH AND MY OWN EXPERIENCE THAT SUGAR MAKE FIBRO MUCH WORSE. LOTS OF CAFFEINE DOES TOO. WHEN I CUT BACK ON BOTH, I FELT A TON BETTER. DARK CHOCOLATE IN MODERATION IS OK. THANKS, BEANIE

actuall, there is a snack that will balance your blood sugar so stop the craving - it is any mix of protein and fruit (never fruit alone).....so you could have some almonds with an apple or milk with apple (or any fruit)....plain yogurt & mix in cherries from frozen bag is good (all natural - no preservatives - cause perservatives are horrible for Fibro too)......any protein - nuts, chicken, milk, yogurt, cheese, etc....with fruit (except bananas which are sooo high in sugar).....even canned fruit (in it's own juices) with cottge cheese......hope this helps xoxo

Eat a variety more frequant small servings of long-chain Carbohydrates. Each (unprocessed) carbohydrate is broken down at a different rate therefore if you eat a variety you will have a longer steadier energy relaese. If weight is a concern re carbs after lunch time try a variety of protiens after lunch, then again you could also try a protien shake with an ameno acid complex in it. Nuts, Soy sticks, seeds and whole grain carbohydrates are my winners.
Cheers
Ali5tair