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Early satiety - how 2 increase calories w/small fiber neuropathy?
With early satiety as a symptom of my small fiber neuropathy, I cannot consume the 2,400 calories each day to maintain a healthy weight. I already follow a dietitian's advice about choosing high calorie foods, eat frequent small meals, etc. I must limit my intake of sweets and unhealthy fats, too. I do drink 3 high calorie Ensure Plus bottles each day.
Does anyone have suggestions for how to increase my appetite and the amount of calories I consume?
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Hello @sfn, Welcome to Connect. You will notice that we added a little to your discussion title to better describe your question and hopefully bring in more members who have experience that they can share with you. I have small fiber neuropathy but I have the opposite problem in keeping my weight down. It sounds like you are already following your doctor/dietician's advice and eating healthier. While we wait for other members to share their experience and suggestions, you might find the following articles helpful.
This article is intended for cancer patients having the same symptoms with satiety. The article mentions some suggestions/treatments that you may not have seen.
-- Poor Appetite/ Feeling Full Early (Early Satiety):
https://news.cancerconnect.com/treatment-care/poor-appetite-feeling-full-early-early-satiety
This article is from Joyful Belly - School of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion:
-- Quickly Full / Early Satiety:
https://www.joyfulbelly.com/Ayurveda/symptom/Quickly-full-early-satiety/427
You mentioned that the early satiety is a symptom of your small fiber neuropathy. Have you discussed the symptoms with your neurologist to see if they might have some additional suggestions than what you already received?