Fibro and Plastics Experiment

[Dr. Ron Frazer]

I've started an experiment in my discussion forum at LesTout.com, asking people with fibro to avoid contact with plastics for a month to see if their symptoms change. I think we're all being poisoned by plastics and it's possible that people with fibro are more sensitive to these poisons. I also don't think that plastics are the single cause, nor do I think that getting rid of plastics is the answer. I'd just like to know if it's a factor--or if it's irrelevant. Please pass the word about this experiment among your friends with fibro. The forum is here.
You could also check my blog for more info on plastics.
Of course, we can also discuss the experiences in this forum. I'll monitor both.

Dr. Ron

[Dr. Ron Frazer]

Here's more proof that fibro is a form of poisoning. In this case by MSG, also known as glutamic acid or hydrolyzed protein.

From The Annals of Pharmacotherapy: Vol. 35, No. 6, pp. 702-706. DOI 10.1345/aph.10254

ABSTRACT:

Relief of fibromyalgia symptoms following discontinuation of dietary excitotoxins
JD Smith, CM Terpening, SO Schmidt, and JG Gums

BACKGROUND: Fibromyalgia is a common rheumatologic disorder that is often difficult to treat effectively. CASE SUMMARY: Four patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome for two to 17 years are described. All had undergone multiple treatment modalities with limited success. All had complete, or nearly complete, resolution of their symptoms within months after eliminating monosodium glutamate (MSG) or MSG plus aspartame from their diet. All patients were women with multiple comorbidities prior to elimination of MSG. All have had recurrence of symptoms whenever MSG is ingested. DISCUSSION: Excitotoxins are molecules, such as MSG and aspartate, that act as excitatory neurotransmitters, and can lead to neurotoxicity when used in excess. We propose that these four patients may represent a subset of fibromyalgia syndrome that is induced or exacerbated by excitotoxins or, alternatively, may comprise an excitotoxin syndrome that is similar to fibromyalgia. We suggest that identification of similar patients and research with larger numbers of patients must be performed before definitive conclusions can be made. CONCLUSIONS: The elimination of MSG and other excitotoxins from the diets of patients with fibromyalgia offers a benign treatment option that has the potential for dramatic results in a subset of patients.

[Fitness By Marilyn]

I will have to agree with this as my mother was very sensitive to MSG and had all of the associated diseases.

[Fitness By Marilyn]

I have no doubt that plastics bother me. I am 70 yrs old and my family has been observing this since the 50's or 60's. I know at this time I am having some female problems and when I sit or lie on anything plastic or synthetic, my symptoms are worse and in fact I can get swollen and inflamed inside. All of the women in my family have been bothered by this. And all have had fibro, lupus and related diseases.