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Posted 1/31/2010 6:20 AM (GMT 0)
I've never had any problems with soda. I typically stay away from them when I'm in a flare just to be safe, though.
Posted 1/31/2010 7:07 AM (GMT 0)
Gatoraid isn't any better really, way too much sugar, not to mention the food colorings and tons of additives....pedialyte is a much better alternative to Gatoraid any day.

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Posted 1/31/2010 3:07 PM (GMT 0)
Well PB4 my GI doc recommends Gatorade to me, and I trust my GI. I drink it everyday and it has not given me any ill effects. JMHO
Posted 1/31/2010 3:14 PM (GMT 0)
When it comes down to it I think it is best to talk to your gi...
Posted 1/31/2010 4:23 PM (GMT 0)

I drink ginger ale everyday and have for years.  It helps settle my stomach, where acidic juices i.e. orange or lemonade don't do me any favours with my acid reflux. 

Julia

Posted 1/31/2010 5:00 PM (GMT 0)
I've been drinking diet root beer out the wazoooo lately! I try to avoid the "real" soda but every now and then I cave and have a dr. pepper. I think it really just depends on the person and what disease activity you have going on. I'm flaring right now but it's a lot better than it was and I can tolerate the soda. If I feel like it's hurting me I lay off of it.
Posted 1/31/2010 8:12 PM (GMT 0)
Nanners, I'm sure alot of GI's tell their patients it's fine but they're not exactly high in the field when it comes to nutrition...my son was drinking it during his baseball games and had to stop drinking it all together cuz it was bothering his guts and he doesn't have an IBD...of course, to each their own...I just don't like the crazy amount of sugar in it or the food colorings and other un-necessary additives when Pedialyte is designed for children with D making it a much better option than Gatoraid.

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Posted 1/31/2010 9:25 PM (GMT 0)
I don't know if my Diet Coke addiction did anything with the disease, but I was finally able to give it up after years of drinking way too much. Worst headaches of my life, but I feel like I'm better off w/o it. I still have some other kinds of pop, just not as high of a quantity. Unless it bothers you, I bet you would be ok drinking some here and there. My doctors never had a problem with it.
Posted 1/31/2010 10:08 PM (GMT 0)
Sodas and or tea will aggravate my reflux but not the colitis. I don't drink them every day though and try to keep it at a minimum. I recently bought a Dasani flavored water that was not sweetened with anything and it was really nice. I believe it was all natural too. I am going to try to find some at the grocery next time I go. It wasn't carbonated and it was a nice alternative to just water when you want some flavor.
Posted 2/1/2010 12:05 AM (GMT 0)
I again say that everyone needs to consult their own doctor about this situation and follow what you think is best for you. I do encourage everyone to do their own research.
Posted 2/1/2010 1:03 AM (GMT 0)
I drink soda every day and it doesn't seem to effect my Crohn's either way. I know it isn't the most healthiest thing to drink of course. I'm trying to drink more water now, but no it doesn't make me have any Crohn's symptoms. Like with everyone with Crohn's, everything can effect us differently.
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