Intracranial Hypertension diet. Is there a diet which improves the quality of life of people with Intracranial Hypertension?

Are you aware of a diet that can improve the quality of life of people with Intracranial Hypertension? Is there a diet that is suggested to avoid when having Intracranial Hypertension? See if there is a diet that can improve the quality of life of people with Intracranial Hypertension, recommended and to avoid food when having Intracranial Hypertension

Posted Feb 21, 2017 by Kate 1052

Eat a balanced healthy meal

Posted Feb 21, 2017 by Colleen 1000

I would imagine a balanced diet would help, weight loss to me hasn't really helped . When I was first diagnosed I was just slightly overweight , and my pressure was at its highest . I have gained weight due to fatigue and lack of excerize and I'm sure because my diet also not a that great. I would like to lose to help maybe with some of the lack of energy I have.

Posted Feb 21, 2017 by Bloomingbeauti 1102

No. I have tried a few diets along the way. What is working best for me is just having better restraint for myself.

Posted Feb 21, 2017 by Deirdra 1000

Caffeine is best avoided in great quantities with IH as it raises intracranial pressure along with great quantities of foods containing Vitamin A. When on acetazolamide and topiramate potassium rich foods are incredibly beneficial when combating side effects!

Posted Feb 21, 2017 by Amy 1495

Yes. A low sodium diet can be beneficial. Minimize the intake of Vitamin A in your diet. If on medication like Diamox, make sure you eat food with high Potassium levels. 8 glasses of water also essential to keep you hydrated. Check calcium levels and eat plenty raw vegetables and fruit.

Posted Feb 22, 2017 by Alet 1002

My own optic neurologist suggested a diet with low tyramine foods in it.

Loosing weight is something most doctors will say - low carbs high protein and lots of water and exercise. Avoid processed sugar foods. But some people have lost weight and there has been no improvement or their IIH has worsened. It all depends.

Posted Feb 22, 2017 by leighrach 750

Not really.

I tend to avoid a lot of salt.

Caffeine helps with pressure pain sometimes.

I try to stay away from fast food..

Posted Feb 23, 2017 by Diane 1053

Some people find their triggers for their head pain and are able to help with diet. Being skinnier/bigger DOES NOT MATTER

Posted Feb 24, 2017 by Maryssa 2100

I don't think there is any diet which can help.
But if you are obese definitely you should reduce weight in order not to build the pressure more. But in my case I was not obese.
Potassium supplements like banana,Oranges helps in fighting weakness or lethargy caused by lasix

Posted May 18, 2017 by Dr.M 701

Fruits, whole grain bread, oats, lean meat, sources of monounsaturated fats, low fat dairy

Posted May 29, 2017 by Pooja A 600

Intracranial Hypertension has been found to be found more in young female patients that are overweight. That isn't always the case though as some people can develope it when they are of a healthy weight and males can also have it too.
Losing weight and eating a healthy balanced diet can improve the symptoms of Intracranial Hypertension in some people but not all people.
Foods high in salt are to be avoided as too much salt causes water retention in the body. Foods high in vitamin A are also to be avoided.

Posted Aug 11, 2017 by hannah.l18 1100

Some have suggested a diet low in Vitimain A. There are mixed opinions on this.

Posted Aug 12, 2017 by Christy 850

I know we are supposed to avoid certain foods, but I am not aware of them. The only food that affects me are spicy foods.

Posted Aug 13, 2017 by LaurynPatterson 1750

Weight loss if often recommended so a low fat diet is recommended as well as low sodium

Posted Aug 15, 2017 by Mommy2Five 1500

I have been told that healthy eating and loosing weight might improve my symptoms. But I am not aware of any diet in particular that will help symptoms. And talking with other people who have lost weight there symptoms are still there.

Posted Aug 15, 2017 by Lynne 1600

I would avoid foods high in Vitamin A. That can cause Intracranial Hypertension. If you already have it diet has never helped or managed the condition for me but taking a probiotic and magnesium can aide in some of the symptoms

Posted Aug 18, 2017 by Unique cheatom 2120

No foods that I’m aware of to avoid

Posted Oct 16, 2017 by Melanie 600

They say to have a love salt diet. Which is also low in vitamin A. Also be carful of caffeine

Posted Oct 17, 2017 by Lucinda Sara (VDubsTDi) 511

Losing weight is what we get told but in my experience so meany people are not overweight and still have iih i personally have not found losing weight has worked

Posted Oct 18, 2017 by Sara 2000

avoid caffiene, any foods that may trigger migraine like symptoms

Posted Oct 19, 2017 by Julie 2000

Any healthy diet will benefit . avoid excess vit A

Posted Oct 28, 2017 by lisa 3365

I don't know of such a diet

Posted Oct 29, 2017 by So 2000

Research suggests that for overweight individuals a 10-15% reduction in body fat can significantly improve symptoms.
It should be also noted that weight has a symptomatic relationship with intracranial hypertension and therefore is particularly difficult for individuals to reduce their weight without significant intervention.
A low calorie diet should be followed.
Ketogenic, whole/fresh food and rice diets have been recommended.
Avoid vitamin A (orange and green leafy vegetables), tyramine (aged foods), processed meats, excess salt, excess caffine.

Posted Feb 18, 2018 by Kelly 2560

Low sugar diet is usually recommend

Posted Feb 18, 2018 by Sarahhxoxx 700

With some people what they eat matters

Posted Sep 14, 2018 by Michelle 2050

a healthy diet is all that most doctors will recommend but most will also recommend elweight loss

Posted Aug 12, 2023 by K 300

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It is recommended to have a low weight and be under the instructions of a nutritionist

Posted Jun 7, 2017 by Lo 2000

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The doctors advise weight loss