need some diet ideas

Hi all,

My throat and mouth are super-sore and ulcerating, and I'm trying - in a very brain-foggy state - to remember the sorts of non-acidic, soft foods that will just slip down the throat without causing too much pain.

So far I have:

* pureed soups
* fruit smoothies
* pureed veg
* soft bread with margarine / peanut butter etc
* eggs
* porridge / semolina etc
* baked custard / rice pudding / tapioca / blancmange / ice cream etc
* shepherd's pie / cottage pie


All of this is starting to sound and feel VERY stodgy so I'm after any extra ideas? I can't handle dairy and can only do lite soy milk, so that excludes some dishes and obvious solutions like cheese. And please remember that it's winter here, so soft fruits like melons aren't really available. I have enteral feed here but really don't want to go down that route, because it's foul and fatty and full of bad things like palm oil that I'd much rather avoid.

I'd probably be able to hash this out by myself, but it's been a while since I've had to deal with upper gastro ulcers, so I'm hoping that someone here might be able to refresh my memory on some foods that will work.

Thanks heaps,

Ivy.

Thanks, Roni.

You know, an oral steroid has never been offered me. I wonder why not - maybe it's not available here? I will ask about it, when I get to see my gastro.

Ivy.

No worries about the calcium, GrumpyGI. Right now I'm thinking that my soft foods are overly reliant on carbs and dairy, and I need to explore some other ideas. But thank you.

The jelly is a good idea. I'm thinking of making some real stuff, though (with real gelatine) because the packet stuff reminds me too much of bowel prep.

Frozen stuff - good idea. Thanks. Maybe even if I grind up some ice cubes and mix it in with things?

Thanks, too, for the kind words.

i.

Soy yoghurt is revolting here - puree fruit in tofu and you'll get about the same result - but the ice cream is ok.

You're right about the steroids. Maybe that's why they've never been prescribed...

I think the point is that extended steroid use can weaken skin tissues, so you're both right.

Echicanea Tea is good for mouth ulcers.

Dreamlady, steamed fish is a brilliant idea! I've been eating tinned tuna but somehow steamed fish slipped my mind, which is pretty silly of me. (I told you I was foggy).

What sort of fish do you buy to steam?

btw, I thought you might like to know that I've just been to see my doctor. My blood tests are still good, but I'm running a temp so they seem to be thinking that I might have some sort of infection somewhere, but they haven't been able to find it. I'm unconvinced (hey, it looks like Crohn's) but am reassured that, whatever it is, it's not so nasty that it's obvious.

In the mean-time, I'm going to make another smoothie. My throat hurts :-(.

Thanks again for the advice and ideas. Please do keep 'em coming...

Ivy.

Ivy,
When I'm having throat & mouth issues I find it best to avoid most sugary foods. In fact eating things like popsicles, jams etc. tend to give me upper CD issues. I also noticed that fatty foods will also give me probs. Hope you're feeling better soon.