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Neuropathy | Last Active: May 18 6:58pm | Replies (554)

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@phillyrich19

I wonder if anyone in this thread has tried to reduce symptoms thru a major change in diet? Such as avoiding sugar, processed foods and basic common carbs like white rice and white bread. I have been told that some people have had some degree of success through avoidance of sugar (but I wonder if artificial sweeteners are just as bad.)

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I cut out all carbs at the start of December in the rare case it might help but it has done nothing in 2+months but help my waistline as my pain continues to climb. Rare case for me since I present with non-length dependent neuropathy ( diabetic neuropathy is usually length dependent).

I definitely try to avoid sugar and processed foods. A couple of years ago I started focusing on intermittent fasting and limiting carbs. There is a discussion you might want to check out:
--- Low-carb healthy fat living. Intermittent fasting. What’s your why?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/low-carb-healthy-fat-living-intermittent-fasting-whats-your-why/

I have begun this transition since January. I have also increased antioxidant rich foods into my daily diet such as Chia seeds, blueberries, and spinach. I do feel better overall when I reduce sugar and white flour. I also completely cut out any artificial ingredients and added B12 supplements daily to help with the nerve health. I do not know exactly what is helping and what is hurting at this point, but I can tell you when I eat high sugar or high salt foods I feel much worse.
Best of luck to you,
Kat

I guess I'm lucky bcuz even tho my peripheral neuropathy is bad and numbness to my knees and elbows, I don't have pain. I decided to try a complete diet change and ate all the right foods and drinks. It's been at least 5 months and so far, I haven't noticed any change in my neuropathy, but I think my overall health is better.