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Has Anyone Changed Their Diet & Seen Improvement In Symptoms?

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Burlington, NJ

Eliminating histamine foods?

January 15
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A MyPrurigoTeam Member

No, as I decided not to change my diet after trying almost everything else out w/no change or improvement whatsoever. When I was tested for Celiac Disease and Lupus I knew if positive, I decided to try gluten free foods to try to see any improvement which made no difference, & luckily tested negative for both!

January 16
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

I am starting a Mediterranean foods I’ll try for a month??

January 15
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Many people with prurigo nodularis have reported positive changes in their symptoms after modifying their diet. For instance, adopting a Mediterranean-style diet that focuses on whole foods like fruits, nuts, whole grains, and healthy oils can help reduce inflammation. Additionally, avoiding foods that promote histamine Show Full Answer

Many people with prurigo nodularis have reported positive changes in their symptoms after modifying their diet. For instance, adopting a Mediterranean-style diet that focuses on whole foods like fruits, nuts, whole grains, and healthy oils can help reduce inflammation. Additionally, avoiding foods that promote histamine release or are pro-inflammatory, such as white flour, gluten, nightshade vegetables, dairy, alcohol, and junk food, has been beneficial for some. However, everyone reacts differently, so it's important to find what works best for you.

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