Hello all,
I am somewhat newly diagnosed with dysautonomia. I went undiagnosed for roughly 3 years so I'm extremely grateful to have found some answers.ing the al
I have always noted that when my diet gets thrown off (i.e. eating a lot of carbs, sugar, alcohol, etc) I experience a flare up of symptoms for about a week or so after.
I am 22 years old and avoiding the alcohol is especially hard. I have never been a heavy drinker at all. but there are times where I do feel that I want to be a "normal" guy in my 20s. I know that avoiding these triggers (esp alcohol) is essential to optimizing my health and would be in my best interest to avoid it altogether. Usually I get a feverish feeling, nasal congestion, my muscles with get tight, facial flushing and fatigue will continue for about a week after these triggers.
I guess my question is, if I indulge in these triggers once in a while, will it prolong my recovery time?? I have read that some people make almost a full recovery from their symptoms. but if I have a cheat meal or go out with friends and have a couple drinks, will this delay my progress in getting better?
I have learned to accept that if I choose to indulge in some of these things, that I must live with the short-term consequences, but if it is ultimately deterring from my long-term progress, then I would start thinking twice about my dietary choices.
Sorry if this is a newbie question!
Thank you