Originally Posted by Mrs.Redman

Hi, have posted several times before but I don't think I've asked about diet and neuropathy. I have small fiber neuropathy and am trying to gather as much information as I can from those who suffer from this disease.

My question this time is: Has anyone tried getting off sugar or simple carbs and have found a reduction in pain? I cannot prove it but am beginning to think that sugar and simple carbs trigger my pain. Perhaps a lesson on what creates inflamation in the body is in order, too, but that's another subject, I guess. Also, any input on caffeine would be helpful. Two Neuros have told me that caffeine has little to no affect on SFN. I've tried caffeine and decaff and notice little difference in the way I feel. Still lousy.

I realize that we all metabolize food and meds differently. But if anyone has good results from getting off either sugar or simple carbs or both, please let us all know. I am all for finding things that help that are not medicinal, but in addition to meds, can help us all with pain.

Thank you. It's so great to be able to share information on this site.