Fatigue with ME/CFS somewhat better after lower-carb, lower-sugar first meal
- Condition
- ME/CFS
- At worst
- Not stated
- Ill before improving or writing
- Not stated
- Last post
- Oct 2026
In their words
- Condition: ME/CFS
My fatigue has improved dramatically.
In context ↗ - Now: Somewhat better
I reduced carbs and sugars for my first meal of the day ... My fatigue has improved dramatically.
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Summary
The person reported fatigue and changed their first meal of the day to reduce carbohydrates and sugars, cutting out bananas, bagels and oatmeal and switching to a mostly protein meal. They said their fatigue improved dramatically after this dietary change and they recommended trying that.
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- reduced carbs and sugars for my first meal of the day · Helped a lot
I reduced carbs and sugars for my first meal of the day ... My fatigue has improved dramatically.
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Approaches: Diet
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