Solid stool finally!

Hey every body, I'm one of those "got well, stopped loggingon to the forum" people, but I thought of everybody this week.

I've been doing really well on Cimzia, back to normal on blood, toxicology, weight, stamina, heck, even the big S drive is doing well (hope that's not breaking forum rules).

But my most consistent problem has been fistulas (i have three permanent setons) and diarrhea. I was told to eat more fiber (saw the recent LFR diet post) but it either upset my stomach or made me too gassy. As you most likely know, diarrhea and fistulas love each other, and by that I mean, they LOVE to gang up on me together. Big cycle.

But I tried one of those kombucha's (can't remember the brand) that is filled with chia seeds. The next day, I had well formed stool (for me) and minimal diarrhea. In fact, only two bowel movements for the day. So then I took my wife's chia seeds, soaked them in grape juice (SCD friendly) for about three hours, and ate two servings of that (I think 2 Tbsp dry chia to .5 cup juice). Did that twice a day, it seems to have really bulked up my stool as they say, but also hasn't upset my stomach.

Now, as I said, I'm doing really well in so many areas, that I may not be having much intestinal inflammation, so the seeds don't hurt. Obviously, if you're having some inflammation, take extreme caution by, you know, not doing this. But for those in my situation, where I'm doing great except for the darn D, this really, really seemed to help me. It doesn't appear to be placebo, as I just inadvertantly noticed the results after the initial chia kombucha, and wasn't expecting it.

And soaked chia seeds are like tapioca balls with a little crunch in the middle.

Cheers!

Woo hoo!! I'm happy for you!

ExJohnson said...
It's so tricky! Spam has gotten more and more sophisticated and I didn't want to sound like I was hocking chia. "Hey guys, I just found the AMAZING prodcut (sic) and it's TOTALLY CURED ME OF CROHN'S!!!" But they are good, I'm enjoying them.

I think as long as you're not promoting any particular one brand of chia seeds, no one should consider your recommendation to be spamming. I assume that nobody can patent chia seeds and monopolize the market (quite unlike drugs such as Humira or Remicade). Perhaps it's even possible to grow your own chia seeds, though probably easier just to buy them.

cheers,
Roberto

I recall using chia seeds years ago, and it being helpful. It works to ease inflammation because the seed is gel like.   I've been meaning to get more but the last time I was in the store, they didn't have any. I too have unrelentless diarrhea and anything that may help without creating more gas, and bloat I would welcome. I do have some flax seed in the fridge which are gel like as well and guess I can try a bit of those as well. The doctor prescribed questran for my diarrhea which helps sometimes, but then I have more gastric symptoms following this medication, so I would love if I could find something natural without having to use the med that pains me. You mention chia kombucha but isn't kombucha separate from the chia? I've heard of kombucha tea before but isn't that some kind of mushroom or something?

Post Edited (dorri) : 2/2/2014 11:32:24 AM (GMT-7)