To really get better, you need to cut out things that harm your nerves:
- Alcohol: It’s almost impossible to improve neuropathy if you keep drinking alcohol.
- Sugar: Reducing your sugar intake can make a huge difference. Many people see their neuropathy symptoms improve just by doing this.
- Inflammatory Foods: Stay away from ultra-processed foods, bad fats, fried foods, margarine, and vegetable oils. These foods cause inflammation in your body, which also inflames your nerves.
- High-Sodium Foods: Packaged and heavily flavored foods are often high in sodium. This can cause fluid retention, making your body swell and worsening neuropathy symptoms.
- Allergenic Foods: For some people, certain foods can trigger an inflammatory response. Finding out what foods you’re allergic to and avoiding them can help reduce inflammation throughout your body, which in turn helps your nerves.
