New to MS

By rlang

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I was just recently diagnosed with MS. Still trying to get my head around all of it. My biggest problem is just trying to change my diet. Anyone have any suggestions?

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Kim Dolce Moderator & Contributor
Hello <inline-mention user-id="4072717" username="rlang"/> ! It sure is a lot to take in at first. Please visit us often and ask questions, we'll do what we can to help. Diet: People are very passionate about their own diets being the ones that help better manage their disease. Clinical studies are ongoing with none yet offering direct causal evidence of one regimen affecting MS over another. What remains consistent is that a healthy diet in general--one that includes lots of fresh vegetables and fruit, whole grains, lean meats, dairy and fat in moderation, lots of water and a minimum of processed foods--will go a long way in giving us the health benefits proper nutrition can provide. I hope others will chime in with what they've learned and experienced. Thank you for your questions, and please come back often! Best, Kim, moderator
1. Hendrik Aucamp Member
 Hi Rlang, From my personal experience (diagnosed 2011), minimizing stress is the single biggest thing you can do to slow down MS. I agree with Kim Dolce, just a general healthy diet. Regards, Kalahari
contalita Member
Hello, Rlang First, Welcome Aboard! You found one of the best MS websites☺. I'm coming to 8 months after being diagnosed, & now I have a much better understanding of MS. Rlang, abt. changing your diet, if you haven't already have your vitamin levels checked it seems that a lot of us with Ms are lacking in vitamin B12 vitamin D. (of course I don't know what your current diet is) a good way is to start is try to find a healthier version to what you like, Ex: if you like mashed potatoes perhaps try placing cauliflower in the blender and mixing it to the consistency of mashed potatoes & add what ever healthy topping you prefer, another thing you could do & might be kind of fun, is check out some vegetarian recipes online and some vegan recipes, its interesting to see how many foods that many of us like can be exchanged for something deliciously vegetarian or vegan☺. Rlang, Hope this helps☺.
Janus Galante Moderator
Hi Rlang, Looks like already you have received alot of great tips! Personally, and what I have to remind myself of frequently, is to watch my sugar intake. I find that if I am shaking, or tremoring, the sugar makes it worse. I try, try, try to eat fruits and veggies.(I really do!) It may be beneficial to try to arrange an appt. with a nutrition expert. Your health care provider could probably help you with that! That way, they would be in the loop with your condition and any medications you're on, plus answer any specific concerns and questions you have. Please let us know how you're doing and thanks for the great question!