what to drink with crohns

This is probably a stupid question but I was just wondering is it bad to drink sodas with crohns?  Like Coke, Pepsi, Dr. Pepper ect....Just trying to figure out if it is bad to drink carbonated drinks.  if so, what is the best thing to drink? 

I drink ice tea, ice water.

I really have a tough time with sodas, especially with the darker colored ones, i do a sprite when i have a intense urge.  Other wise i do fruit juices, some i juice myself, and tons of water.  I also make my own chai lattes at home with soy milk for the mornings.

Angela,
I think your best bet is to ask your doctor because he knows the extent of your disease. If you have stomach involvement or GERD associated with your CD, then sodas might really give you grief.

That said, many GIs say there are no dietary restricitions when it comes to Crohn's, just eat what you can tolerate. Another option is to see how you tolerate your favorite soda. Keep notes about increases in symptoms and pain. If your favorite causes you problems then it is probably best to lay off. Also be aware that some sodas have a high caffeine content. Caffeine can stimulate the intestines. Someone having lots of diarrhea or frequency might not want the added stimuli.

thanks everyone for your info....I really appreciate it very much...I don't drink that much soda but was just curious what everyone had to say about it.....

soda, gatoraid, anthing with junk and too much sugar in it is not good for us....when you're dehydrated, reach for pedialyte not gatoraid....all I drink is water and chamomile tea, might sound boring but my gut is much better off for it...on occassion I'll drink 100% pure cranberry juice or any other juice that is 100% natural, no junk or preserves added...pom juice is also excellent on occassion.

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You can eat ginger to aid with calming down a poor tummy rather than drink gingerale which is full of too much sugar, not to mention the carbonation of soft drinks does a number on the bones so that doesn't help if you have any osteo issues.

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Seems I'm one of the lucky ones, I can dring soda, coke, pepsi you name it.  I don't drink alcohol (because I don't like the taste), so sodas is the only solution when I go out.  The only reason why I try to avoid it, is because it makes me fat!

Christina

I have found that I have gone off my loved coffee - it just tastes terrible when I try and drink a cup. I have been drinking hot blackcurrant juice but I am finding it is giving me too much heartburn so shall try something else. I struggle with drinking the amount of water I should really be having.

I understand Nanners, it's just that Pedialyte isn't chalk full of dyes and garbage like Gatorade is so that's why I recommend it over Gatorade, because it has all the electrolites and potassium without the added coloring, sugar and junk...most GI's would't care to note the difference....although mine does.

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Sometimes I mix the two or water down gatorade. I drink pedialyte a lot when I am super dehydrated. One or two gatorades (sipped throughout the day is fine). I find it is bad when I am so dehydrated and have to chug like 5 of something. 5 gatorades would be too sugary so I do 2 pedialytes. But If the taste is grossing me out (I use the unflavored) than I add some gatorade or juice.

Caffeine triggers diarrhea for me. Doesn't matter if it's tea, coffee or cola, the effect is the same. Non-caffeinated drinks seem to be OK though.

I avoid soda. If I'm out and they don't have the option of iced tea, I go with a Sprite/7-Up/Sierra Mist. Carbonation can cause gas in the digestive tract. I drink tons and tons of iced tea. Sugared. Black usually. I'll add some water and sometimes Ensure as a drink supplement. I spent awhile back drinking Gatoraid. I've heard that watering it down can help if the sugars or intensity of flavors is not aiding with nausea (and it does help). I haven't yet used pedialyte yet. Otherwise, I had some homemade cream soda at the August Festival...and daydream of Cherry Cokes by the 12-pack. :-P