“Food as Friend or Enemy”: A Qualitative Study of Motivations Underlying Restrictive Dietary Practices in Fibromyalgia

Restrictive diets in fibromyalgia reflect complex processes of self-management and identity construction, often arising as responses to gaps in care. These findings emphasise the need for clinicians to consider restrictive diets with a tailored, evidence-based dietary support that acknowledges patients' subjective experiences while reducing uncertainty and conflicting information.