SCD Diet

I have Crohn's Disease.  I was diagnosed in 1998.  I am planning on starting the SCD Diet and wondered if anyone had any "words of wisdom" to offer me?  I am a little nervous about starting this diet.  I want to make sure that I don't make any mistakes, so I can truly know if it will work for me.

Hey Tina,

I have been on SCD for about a month now and it has really changed my life. I no longer have cramping or nausea, and 90% of my BMs are normal. It is really difficult at the beginning, since you still have all those cravings for yeasty, starchy foods, but after about a week, those cravings just kind of stop. My only tip is to really read all of the labels on foods before buying them, because a lot have illegal ingredients. Do you have the book by Elaine Gottschall? It helps explain the why of the diet. Also, there are some really good cookbooks out there for SCD people such as ourselves.

Best of luck! Feel free to ask me any questions and I will try to answer. Also, there are some members who have been on it for years, so be sure to look through past posts, as those may have more information.

And Emily - I hope you gut settles down soon!