This is certainly an area that is important within the fibromyalgia community, and there are many with FMS that know a lot about this who hopefully will write. Many come here looking for information and have an open 'head' to learning about integrative medicine concepts, including digestive issues. Also, since we've been on Lumigrate the longest (those with FMS, likely are 'ahead of the game' and can make an impact on others with other diagnosis or with only GI problems! So I recommend we utilize this area here for talk about who we are and what our fibromyalgia includes related to the digestive/colon system, but really put the bulk of the information about what the symptoms are and what the treatments are over in a Forum on Gastrointestinal. That way, more people will see what we write, and the fibromyalgia community has a LOT to offer to others. In my opinion.
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