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Posted 5/28/2014 11:36 PM (GMT 0)
I have noticed improvements in my symptoms once I cut the amount of sugar in my diet. I didn't do this because I read that it was a good idea, I just thought it might be worth a shot. I have been suffering from inflammation, and fatigue. Within 3 days of significantly reducing sugar (and carbs) I noticed less pain and I had more energy. My brain fog decreased a little too... Has anyone read anywhere that less sugar helps sjogrens? Or has anyone had a similar experience? I am trying to figure out if my problem is a flare of SS or if there is something else going on.

Thanks for any help.
Posted 6/3/2014 1:46 AM (GMT 0)
There are health diets for everything, and they can help especially with fighting inflammation, and it's good for you to point this out. However, I would advise caution as you do need some sugar in your diet each day and by cutting back on sugar and going with more fruit and vitamin foods you can get diarreahea(sp?) and gastric upset with a completely switched out diet.
However, adding in Blueberries is very good or even a few cherries just don't over do a good thing...

Thanks for the health diet reminder...
Posted 6/3/2014 2:22 AM (GMT 0)
There are several books out that recommend adjusting high-sugar diets to get less inflammation and more energy. I like the one that suggested we might be somewhat allergic to the huge amounts of sugar we unwittingly ingest.
Posted 6/3/2014 4:06 AM (GMT 0)
Interesting, so I am not completely crazy. For a short while (1 week) I went low carb, cutting all sources of carbohydrates except for vegetables and tomatoes, avocados and coconut. That was the most difficult thing ever- but it seemed to do the trick. I am a total sugar junkie so it was a complete surprise to me when I no longer wanted to drink juice. Seriously I can't even slightly stomach the stuff anymore. Now I'm back to eating carbs, but only whole grains and fruit for me.. I'm also taking vitamins. I'm hoping it keeps the symptoms at bay...
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