What foods trigger you?

Well, it seems that with each new flare, something else is a "trigger" food...

The first major flare these were my triggers:
waffles or pancakes with or without syrup. I've even tried making my own and still, same result.
High fat or fried foods
caffeine
ANYTHING with fizz - it gave me HORRIBLE gas - I drank tea or water or gatorade
popcorn
nuts

Now, this flare? So strange..
I can drink sodas - no problem.
My homemade waffles - no problem - but NO syrup still
cheerios and milk - WOW...if I can't go, this is ALL I need
eggs - seriously, they make me go all the time - what gives?


It's just so strange how your diet changes from flare to flare. What triggers you now? I get so frustrated with steroids and diets and flares....maybe something you mention will key me into another trigger I'm not noticing. I'm not journaling this flare, I did the first time and weeded out a TON of triggers.

Thanks aussie - I avoid syrup at all cost! Mayo too. With my homemade pancakes, I use either peanut butter or jam instead of syrup. I think it taste better actually!

Sodas haven't bothered me this go around, but I need to get off the caffeine. That I KNOW is a trigger, but it's a catch for me right now.

I rarely eat out, as they hide so much higher fat ingredients and what nots in things. I can generally eat Wendy's okay, but that's about it. If i want tacos, I make my own at home. It's cheaper and I KNOW what in it all. We do eat out a nice dinner occasionally, but I typically get grilled chicken of sorts and then a potato or rice or something I know is baked and not fried.

Strangest thing that I can eat this go around and have NO trouble with is salad. But, I have to stay away from popcorn and nuts and corn.

I've just been floored by how my body changes from flare to flare....food wise.

Hi Kaycie,

I know the thing that triggered my two major flares was drinking coffee for several days in a row. It seems like doing it once won't bring a full on flare, but too much too many days in a row is a no-no.

I also have noticed that when I'm not in a flare, I can eat just about anything. But when I'm sick, I can barely eat anything except for oatmeal, mac n cheese and jello.

Other culprits for me are: fried food, soda, and sugar. Corn doesn't help the belly much either.

I just finished an elimination diet of wheat and dairy and I have to say I was worse without the wheat, I don't think whatever I was replacing it with sat with me real well. Maybe too much soy products?

Good Luck in finding all your triggers!

Hey, I have to warch out for green bell peppers, even if I pick them out of the dish all heck breaks loose, and as long as I have my soda on ice I have no problems. I do avoid popcorn, nuts, most raw fruits and veggies. Ocasionally will have a little salad but not alot.