Needing some positive thoughts today

Hey there- Pretty new to this forum and have really appreciated reading through what everyone else has endured and overcome. I am in an active flare of colitis since October 2008 and just feeling really exhausted and mentally dull right now. I started the Specific Carb Diet last week. It's been tough and I haven't really noticed much of a difference (actually worse the past couple of days). So, just needing some positive energy from others who have been through this.  I think it's the exhausted feeling that's getting me down more than anything right now.  I started the Specific Carb diet in order to avoid the Remacaid treatments that the GI doc was wanting me to start on. I'm going to give the diet a few more weeks to work before I make my decision on the Remacaid. Not sure why I'm so hesitant about that treatment other than the difficulty arranging work/childcare to get the treatments. 

thanks all!

 

Thanks, Sherry! It's tough sticking with the diet, especially for a foodie like myself! Cooking and eating good food was one of my main hobbies. ;-)

I find every diet and supplement will only help for a little while. I do love Remicade...

Have you had your blood tested, to see if you have become anemic? Are you getting B-12? I had a few shots and felt better. It's when I get anemic that I lose my energy.

I agree with quincy, rectal meds may make a difference for you. I had a really long/bad flare and I had to stay on pred for three months with a SLOW taper. I also had to stay on Canasa and Lialda while tappering. I am still on Lialda but only use Canasa and Cort Enemas as needed now...when I began to flare...I have been able to at least control and lessen the flares now. I would not try Remicade (especially if scheduling is an issue) until you tried a SLOW SLOW pred taper and also treated from both ends for a while. Do you know that carbs bother you or are you just giving this diet a shot?