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Posted 9/26/2016 11:27 PM (GMT 0)
I've had crohn's for about 15 years now that I know of. It's usually been quite mild, tired, constipation, etc. Now I'm in a flare the last couple of months that I cannot shake. I have appointments with my GP and gastro scheduled, but am sure nothing will change. One question, if I experience diarrea which is usually in the morning, the entire day I'm completely wiped out and exhausted. One day I finally took an ammodium to stop it and I'm sure I am dehydrated from it all, is there anything you can do to get your energy back? I hate having an enitre day ruined....I try eating something bland and drinking water, but any suggestions? I can't keep wasting my days like this.... all i want to do is sleep at this point and I've never been bedridden. (47 year old female). No one understands when I don't feel well.
Posted 9/27/2016 12:35 AM (GMT 0)
Drink gatorade, not just water - it will help you get electrolytes. When you have that much D, your absorption is a problem. I think you should add in supplements as well, like iron and vitamin D. Pentasa is really, really ineffective for Crohn's as it gets worse. I think that seeing your GI is a good idea. If you're on Entocort and still having D, you may need to switch to prednisone and see if that helps. Entocort has never been effective for me.
Posted 9/27/2016 4:36 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you! I can't stomach the taste of gatorade from having a few colonoscopies, and drinking it all night, lol. Too sweet. I've been researching what else I can use to help electrolytes, such as coconut water, raisins and bananas. Think I'll try keeping some coconut water in the fridge for these times. I do notice too when I don't get a lot of sleep, we have a puppy, and he gets up pretty early.... that for some reason starts the diarrhea? I'm also seeing a naturopath next week as well, while I wait for my gastro appointment. Something's gotta give, I'm starting to get scared about the way I've been feeling. They are going to check my hormones too, which I've had years of crazy painful periods. I just want to get a handle on some of my issues and get back to living!
Posted 9/27/2016 11:47 AM (GMT 0)
Gatorade isn't the right balance for an electrolyte solution. You can buy oral rehydration solutions from chemists or make your own at home for pennies - there are lots of recipes online if you google it. They won't taste amazing, but no worse than coconut water (in my opinion :-/)

Been meaning to do this myself for ages. You may not need to do this, Jenn, but I'm going to buy a water filter jug as the tap water where I live is not great.
Posted 9/27/2016 5:58 PM (GMT 0)
When I used to have that draining d, I used to drink Ensure. Def, I used to take a bunch of multivitamins, calcium supplements, iron supplements and B12 injections.
My GI agreed w me that I have to take Imodium after the 3rd bm. This is not effective all the time but if d doesn't stop I can take another one after 4 hrs.
Posted 9/27/2016 6:32 PM (GMT 0)
Yes I finally took an Amodium and it helped. I usually have constipation but boy once that D starts, forget it. I do have filtered water and take supplements though I'm afraid to take supplements after those episodes. Scared my tummy will hurt more....but I know I need to replenish because I can barely do anything the rest of the day.
Posted 9/28/2016 12:29 AM (GMT 0)
I get gummy/chewable vitamins and that helps the pain not be as bad.
Posted 10/3/2016 12:04 PM (GMT 0)
i have been dealing with tiredness and fatigue, for years, not just do to the D word. my wife recently started a program call isagenix, which i decided to give it a try. my energy level is on a completely different level. only trouble is the cost, rather expensive, but to me it is worth not being so dang tired all the time. i can be somewhat productive if i want to be.
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