CRPS Complex Regional Pain Syndrome diet. Is there a diet which improves the quality of life of people with CRPS Complex Regional Pain Syndrome?

Diet and CRPS Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: foods that patients report help their quality of life, with a medically reviewed summary.

There is probably a diet best for CRPS but I'm not aware of it or on it. I know a lot of people who have this don't follow a special diet the eat regular food. Or have feeding tubes because of GI issues, from gallbladder failure or other problems.

Posted Apr 20, 2017 by Chloe 1000

Yes. Avoid foods with inflammation qualities (e.g. legumes, heavy breads and excess cheese). However, CRPS patients need to experiment. Sometimes coffee can set off a flare, other times it could be too much sugar. In general, a person with CRPS should eat as healthy as possible. Lots of fruits, vegetables and good proteins. Not too much red meat and avoid alcohol as much as possible.

Posted May 9, 2017 by Jon 1100

Not to my knowledge

Posted May 24, 2017 by Stevi 600

Some people suggest a gluten free diet, but that doesn't stop injured nerves from causing pain.

Posted Aug 17, 2017 by Chelsea 2335

No diet has ever been formulated.

Posted Sep 6, 2017 by [email protected] 5060

Not aware of any diet, but think the limiting of sugar and fatty foods will help.

Posted Sep 11, 2017 by Craig 1600

There is a bit written about diet though for me you quite often dont fancy eating or crave. Therefore i just try to stick to what i like and keep it fairly healthy and organic where possible. I do itca lot of fruit though. Not sure if it helps but in my head it does.

Posted Sep 13, 2017 by Andy 3550

Inflammation is known to increase pain, therefore any diet that reduces inflammation will benefit people with CRPS and improve their quality of life. Added sugars, simple carbohydrates, and processed foods are best avoided when suffering from CRPS.

Posted Sep 15, 2017 by DrLisa 3750

A healthy balanced diet can help.

Posted Sep 19, 2017 by Alex 2550

There is no particular diet to follow but this disease does drain your Vitamin D so food rich in Vitamin D is important, plenty of water, vegetables, eating healthy when you have a disease and are treatments is important.

Posted Oct 8, 2017 by Valerie 1500

Yes low sugar diet. Don’t eat or drink things that cause inflammation.

Posted Nov 11, 2017 by Robbie 2000

There are gluten free diets that some have found successful. Some inflammation free foods help. Some believe no dairy help. I’m sure several receive relief on these diets but not everyone. I tried and didn’t notice anything different. You should try for yourself. Don’t know unless u try.

Posted Nov 11, 2017 by Joey7807 1000

I don’t believe that diet alone can improve CRPS. One certain food to avoid, no I don’t believe so either. I believe a healthy diet will make you feel better dealing with your disease.

Posted Nov 11, 2017 by Aj 2000

I have not seen any documentation that suggests a diet for CRPS but I have noticed that sugar tends to aggravate my condition.

Posted Nov 11, 2017 by Colleen85201 1700

Diets that reduce immflamation help. Stay away from nightshade, and keep the diet alkaline. Organic is best in order to stay away from extra chemicals in the body, sending the nerve and autoimmune system into overdrive.

Posted Nov 12, 2017 by Shanna 5000

I have never heard of a diet that might affect CRPS.

Posted Nov 12, 2017 by ladyff1481 2050

Yes, start an anti-inflammatory diet and cut out processed foods! Lots of water!

Posted Nov 12, 2017 by Thea 3150

I've heard that the anti-inflammatory diet is good for us, so I recently started cutting out 99.9% of wheat, and I've always eaten a very basic diet- no processed food, no excess sugar, no soda, etc.

Posted May 15, 2018 by Tammy 800

Alcohol, sugar, coffee and milk products should be avoided

Posted May 30, 2018 by Passwort123 700

Ilimating all white products , it’s helping me.

Posted May 31, 2018 by Marcia 500

Eat healthy foods and antiflamatory foods are the best

Posted Oct 25, 2018 by Misty 2100

I am not aware of a diet that improves the quality of life.

Posted Nov 1, 2018 by Judy 3000

A diet high in Vitamin C and D and an increase in vegetables and fish. Less red meats and less fried foods. Foods that help with inflammation help as well.

Posted Jan 5, 2019 by Cynthia 4000

Having healthy diet is good.
Maybe there are many ideas on this.

Ie limit sugar or certain items.

But there isn't one specific diet for crps/rsd

Posted Jan 16, 2021 by Patricia 3050

AntiInflammatory diet can be helpful

Posted Mar 19, 2021 by Melanie 1200

I do not believe dieting improves crps. Although, a diet may help improve mental health symptoms.

Posted Mar 29, 2021 by Sage0920 2000

Personally believe that if you crave a food then your body needs it. I am a sucker for for cottage cheese and shellfish AND according to Brian Barrs Solicitors who represent CRPS sufferers UK these two food stuffs are on that. Keeping hydrated is absolutely critical. Alcohol is not helpful for me. Find it irritates nerve pain. Very important to have a generally healthy dietb

Posted Nov 3, 2022 by Heather 5020

A low inflamation diet can definitely help. There are mentions by Dr. Hasmood about the the 4 Fs (Focus on Fresh Fruit, Fresh vegetables, Fish, and Fowl.) to eat and the 5 C's ("The 5 C's": Cookies, Cakes, Chocolate, Cocktails, and Candy.) to avoid.

Posted May 6, 2026 by Flora Langel "Naanad" DeKock 1745