“Food as Friend or Enemy”: A Qualitative Study of Motivations Underlying Restrictive Dietary Practices in Fibromyalgia
ABSTRACT Introduction Despite the absence of official dietary guidelines for fibromyalgia, many patients adopt restrictive diets in an attempt to alleviate symptoms. Understanding their motivations and experiences is essential to inform patient-centred care. Methods This qualitative study included 19 individuals with fibromyalgia who reported following restrictive diets. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed […]
