Musculoskeletal/Connective Tissue Disorders - Fibromyalgia

Pathway Contributor: Heather Petrie

Bio:
Heather Petrie is a registered dietitian currently working as a PEN evidence analyst and living in Toronto. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition with Honours both from Acadia University and a Master of Science degree, with a specialization in nutrition and exercise metabolism from the University of Guelph.

Contributions:

• Are there non-pharmacological therapies that help relieve symptoms of fibromyalgia?  

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• Can the elimination of food additives such as MSG or aspartame help to relieve the symptoms of fibromyalgia?  

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• Does the addition of dietary supplements (e.g. omega-3, omega-6, D-ribose, vitamin B6, magnesium, chlorella pyrenoidosa or anthocyanidins) help relieve symptoms of fibromyalgia?  

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• Can vitamin D supplementation help relieve the symptoms of pain or depression commonly found in the person with fibromyalgia?  

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• Can physical activity (aerobic, muscle strengthening and flexibility training) help decrease the symptoms of fibromyalgia and increase physical function?  

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• Musculoskeletal/Connective Tissue Disorders - Fibromyalgia Background

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