Recovering activity level needs to be determined individually. You do not want to cause an increase in symptoms. If symptoms increase for just a short while, like a head ache that lasts a hour, that should not be a problem but one can use that effort to determine what a no-symptom activity levels is. It is important to learn to recognize triggers/over-activity/over-stimulation. Trying to compare activities with others is a losing game. You may notice generalities but nothing directly related you your own results.

Regarding diet. Avoiding caffeine, artificial sweeteners, MSG, high sugar density foods, and alcohol, etc. is important. Some reduce or eliminate gluten. Many of us swear by the vitamins and supplements regimen in the sticky, updated on Nov 8, 2014 at post 101.