Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis Support Group
Crohn's disease is a systemic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) of unknown cause, that results in chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract. It can affect the entire gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus, and can also cause complications outside of the gastrointestinal tract. There is no known medical or surgical cure for Crohn's disease, but there are many medical...
I have had UC most of my life, but I was not diagnosed until I was 28. I have always had a problem with food, but not eating makes things really bad. I already avoid pop, coffee, spicy foods and fast food. I'm on Pentasa and it has taken away most of the discomfort. All the other nasty stuff is still here. What am I missing?
i know personally i avoid anything that a "normal" person would have trouble digesting - corn, nuts, stuff like that..
stress is a huge thing.. avoid at all costs.. relaxation techniques when you start to feel yourself getting worked up..
lots of sleep.. we're always fighting this disease, so we are always tired.. we need extra time to rejuvenate..
a good understanding doctor whose willing to hear you out and actually listen and try new things..
a good support system.. people you can talk to..
yeah thats all i got right now..
As far as food goes, try to keep up with what you eat and how it affects you. None of us are normal and each individual can handle different foods, or not handle it. I can't eat corn, lettuce, or any high fiber, without bad consequences. On the other hand I can eat spicy with no ill effects. (yea chilli!). Check dairy. It seems to give people the most problems. Lactose can be in anything. By the way, a lot of bread has dairy. Buttermilk bread kills me.
And it may just be you are having a bad flare that nothing will help but time. We have to learn to live with that too.
Good luck and remember we are here to help.