Symptoms helped by Feingold Diet

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Last Updated 08/1/11

Symptoms that may be helped
by the Feingold Program

The symptoms commonly helped by the Feingold Program can be divided into symptoms of BEHAVIOR, LEARNING, & HEALTH (below). As depicted by the three interlocking circles, not everyone has all the symptoms - some may have only one symptom, while others may have many.

Everyone experiences some of these symptoms once in a while, but it is the intensity and frequency that can indicate when it is not a normal condition.

Physician supervision is needed when changing psychoactive medications. Although success on this diet may make them unnecessary, do not stop them on your own - work with a physician.

If any of these symptoms have appeared suddenly or if they are severe, consult a physician. It may be a symptom of some other, more serious, condition.

This material is for information only and is not intended to replace appropriate medical care.

	Behavior Problems
	Marked hyperactivity	Constant motion Running instead of walking Inability to sit still Inappropriate wiggling of legs/hands
	Impulsive actions	Poor self-control, unpredictable behavior Disruptive behavior / disturbs others Unresponsive to discipline Abusive behavior, unkindness to pets Destructive behaviors: throws, breaks things Little or no recognition of danger to self Inappropriate noises Excessive or loud talking, interrupts often
	Compulsive actions	Aggression Perseveration/repeating of an activity Touching things or people excessively Chewing on clothing, other objects Scratching, biting & picking at skin Workaholic habits
	Emotional concerns	Low frustration tolerance Demands immediate attention Irritability Overreaction to touch, pain, sound, lights Nervousness, panics easily Mood swings Low self-esteem Depression Frequent crying Suicidal thoughts
	Learning Problems
	Short attention span	Impatience Distraction Failure to complete projects Inability to listen to whole story Inability to follow directions
	Neuro- muscular involvement	Accident prone Poor muscle coordination Difficulty writing, drawing Dyslexia/reading problems Speech difficulties/delays Difficulty with playground activities, sports Eye muscle disorder (nystagmus, strabismus) Tics (unusual or uncontrollable movements) Seizures (if combined with migraine or hyperactivity)
	Cognitive and perceptual disturbances	Auditory memory deficits (difficulty remembering what is heard) Visual memory deficits (difficulty remembering what is seen) Difficulty in comprehension and short term memory Disturbance in spatial orientation (up-down, right-left) Difficulties in reasoning (simple math problems, meaning in words)
	Health Problems People who have symptoms of ADHD that respond well to dietary management also frequently have health problems such as:
	Frequent physical complaints	Ear infections Asthma Bedwetting (enuresis) Daytime wetting Stomachaches Headaches, migraines Hives, rashes (urticaria) Eczema Leg aches Constipation, diarrhea Congestion Seizures (if combined with migraine or hyperactivity)
	Sleep problems	Resistance to going to bed Difficulty falling asleep Restless / erratic sleep Nightmares, bad dreams