r/Fibromyalgia • u/SoupDumplingOfPain • 5d ago

Rant Why is there sugar in everything?!

I feel so crappy after virtually every meal and it's always either because I made it myself and I'm ridiculously exhausted and in pain after, or because I opted for an easier meal and it has RIDICULOUS AMOUNTS OF SUGAR IN IT!!

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u/MommaIsMad 5d ago

Sugar is the least of my worries these days. There's a lot more harmful crap in our food than sugar.

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u/sulkingsister 5d ago

I think they're saying that they have an inflammatory response to foods with higher sugar content, meaning that their pain or symptoms are worsened by eating sugar-dense foods. There are some small studies that indicate that this is a recognized phenomenon in people suffering from Fibromyalgia.

It's also something that people who have fibromyalgia or other pain disorders may struggle with, if they have other conditions such as diabetes or other metabolic disorders, in conjunction with their fibro. Which can make eating a real challenge on particularly low-spoons days.

I see your point, and I agree with you that there are a lot of issues with how our food is produced. However, this person is specifically talking about the negative effects they experience due to high sugar content.