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

There are things they tell you to avoid but honestly it depends on the individual

2/21/17 by Kate 1052

Eat a balanced healthy meal

2/21/17 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.

2/21/17 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.

2/21/17 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!

2/21/17 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.

2/22/17 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.

2/22/17 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..

2/23/17 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

2/24/17 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

5/18/17 by Dr.M 701

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

5/29/17 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.

8/11/17 by hannah.l18 1100

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

8/12/17 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.

8/13/17 by LaurynPatterson 1750

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

8/15/17 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.

8/15/17 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

8/18/17 by Unique cheatom 2120

No foods that I’m aware of to avoid

10/16/17 by Melanie 600

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

10/17/17 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

10/18/17 by Sara 2000

avoid caffiene, any foods that may trigger migraine like symptoms

10/19/17 by Julie 2000

Any healthy diet will benefit . avoid excess vit A

10/28/17 by lisa 3365

I don't know of such a diet

10/29/17 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.

2/18/18 by Kelly 2560

Low sugar diet is usually recommend

2/18/18 by Sarahhxoxx 700

With some people what they eat matters

9/14/18 by Michelle 2050

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

8/12/23 by K 300

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

6/7/17 by Lo. Translated

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The doctors advise weight loss

10/30/17 by Valquiria. Translated