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Posted 1/8/2012 6:33 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, everyone,

I have been dealing with the worst flare since my diagnosis, and today, my D hit a new high for blood and mucous.

When I started using your suggestions — L-Glutamine, whey protein shakes, probiotics — I saw an immediate improvement in form and consistency and the frequency of my BMs.

However, now I'm having some of my worst symptoms.

I have been trying to decide what is the truth about diet since I've been told to use a) the SCD diet, b) the Great Taste No Pain and c) the simple low-fat, low-fiber diet suggested by my nutritionist.

I notice that the SCD prohibits some of the ingredients that are in the diets you guys suggest.

Really confused right now and just want to a) eat something and b) see less blood in the toilet. I'm controlling my frequency, however, by not eating, which is not good. I am an athlete who needs 2,500 calories/day, and that ain't happenin' right now.

Thanks for you suggestions.

Mr. M.
Posted 1/8/2012 10:58 PM (GMT 0)
Mr Miagi, we each have to find our own way, diet wise. I personally did not put a lot of weight on dietary control of my disease - I achieved the most I could with my medications, and then started fiddling with my diet. I am not suffering from terrible diarrhea though, so my concerns were not as urgent.

Eliminating gluten and dairy is a reasonable first step. These two types of food cause difficulties in many people. Even if you just eliminate (or minimize) lactose, without addressing the milk protein concerns, you might feel better, and pretty quickly. Gluten is a slightly different story, and will require a trial of 2 weeks to a month to really assess changes.

The Specific Carbohydrate Diet eliminates gluten and lactose (I believe) and many other things as well. There are plenty of SCD compliant people here who can answer your questions. You can certainly eat a low residue diet on SCD, and get plenty of calories.
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