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Posted 9/23/2020 6:18 PM (GMT 0)
Does anyone have high cholesterol issues? I'm told to eat, among other things, lots or fruits and vegetables. But I can't handle the high fiber. What kind of foods can you tolerate to lower cholesterol? If diet doesn't help, are there medications that help without affecting Crohn's?
Posted 9/24/2020 4:18 AM (GMT 0)
High cholesterol is generally related to three factors: Genes, diet, exercise. You can't control genes. You can control diet, but with Crohn's that's often difficult to do. And you can control exercise, but that too can be difficult with Crohn's.

Can you not handle any kinds of fiber? What about soluble fiber? Oatmeal? Bananas? Avocados? Nut butters? Applesauce? Vegetables cooked until they're practically mush?

People with IBD are at higher risk of heart attack and strokes, so high cholesterol along with IBD needs to be taken seriously. Have you seen a cardiologist, or just your primary care doctor, for your high cholesterol? Cardiologists *very* often put IBD patients on statins, and that's even more true if the IBD patient has high cholesterol.

So do what you can about diet & exercise, but also see a cardiologist and talk about starting a statin.
Posted 9/24/2020 11:44 AM (GMT 0)
Cholesterol is 247 and primary care doctor is recommending a statin. I’m concerned about possible side effects. I do get plenty of exercise but live in fear of another bowel obstruction. Been on Lialda for years. A few years ago I cut out carbs as much as possible on recommendation of same doctor. That actually did wonders for my Crohn’s. Last colonoscopy in January was great. But low carbs takes bananas off the list. I eat limited vegetables that are overcooked. Again, fear of lingering fiber creating an obstruction. Applesauce is a good idea. Thanks. You made great points. I gotta get a grip.
Posted 9/24/2020 9:58 PM (GMT 0)
Lialda is approved for ulcerative colitis but not for Crohn's disease. You're basically taking an expensive placebo.

Have you had any surgeries? Where is your Crohn's located?
Posted 9/27/2020 12:12 AM (GMT 0)
When I started Lialda years ago it was approved for Crohn’s. That changed a couple years ago. Don’t know why. So now I have to get pre-approved once a year. I’ve tried other meds including Remicade, Asacol and Pentasa. None of them worked like Lialda. My doctors agree. Are you a doctor?
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