Anyone else notice certain foods trigger fatigue or brain fog more than others? I've started keeping a simple food journal and it's helped me spot patterns - anti-inflammatory stuff (fatty fish, berries, leafy greens) seems to make the biggest difference for me on energy days.
Sleep has been my biggest struggle lately. Any routines that actually help you wind down?
Happy 4th everyone! Enjoy the cookout, but try to balance the burgers and hot dogs with some fresh fruit and veggies, and stay hydrated in the heat. 🍉
Coffee and tea are popular in the MS community, but caffeine can be a double-edged sword - helpful for fatigue, but potentially disruptive to sleep and bladder function. Worth knowing your limits!
Hi Matt,
That is a great idea to keep a food journal. I believe everyone is different in what foods are best for them. However, certain foods like ultra processed and foods with a high concentration of added sugars really trigger inflammation. I try my best to eat mostly whole foods, and minimize dairy and gluten. When I am being strict and really behaving, I feel much better. Strict for me is no sugar, no dairy, no gluten and no processed foods. If I do this I notice a huge difference. A year or so ago I successfully lasted doing this for 4-6 weeks along with intermittent fasting and I must say it was the best I felt in my entire life. Unfortuantely, I caved during a birthday party and struggled to maintain after that. I really struggle with brain fog, and fatigue and Sugar is one of the main triggers of this for me.