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Posted 9/1/2009 4:07 AM (GMT 0)
Just curious what everyone survives on in bad flares, or during their first bad one when they didn't know what was going on. All I could stand up long enough to make was ramen noodles and even then I had to have a potty break and once almost passed out (didn't get my noodles that day). Ramen is always there when you need it most, it seems lol. They are nice and plain, got your liquid and poo-slowing starch (and plenty of salt to help you retain the liquid lol).

Bonus, slightly funny story: I was going poo (or trying to) and reading a book with a picture of sand on the cover, which was ripping. A piece fell off so I threw it in the toilet. A few minutes later I got up and turned to do a poo check. The piece of cover had landed picture-side up. I saw it and was like, "What did I do!" and kind of freaked out, then I realized it was just a piece of the book lol.

Posted 9/1/2009 4:21 AM (GMT 0)
LOL....picture perfect poo!

I don't have any comfort foods that replace my normal eating.

I don't drink as much coffee or have as much salad or veggies or raw fruits.

I actually eat often, however, even if I'm flaring.  When I'm nauseated, I tend to eat more toast as a snack.

One thing I don't do is eat yogurt....

quincy

Posted 9/1/2009 4:32 AM (GMT 0)
lol oh no... XD
Posted 9/1/2009 4:44 AM (GMT 0)
White rice with turmeric added to it (and a little butter for taste).
Posted 9/1/2009 5:16 AM (GMT 0)
I know a lot of people are bothered by dairy and/or gluten, but macaroni and cheese was my go-to food. The pasta and cheese tend to be constipating foods, plus it's always been a comfort food.
Posted 9/1/2009 8:36 AM (GMT 0)
Yogurt but I avoid eating as much possible. I know its not right to do so but during those periods, I am out of my mind.
Posted 9/1/2009 11:54 AM (GMT 0)
Peanut butter toast :) I eat this in the mornings every day because that is the only thing my stomach can handle early in the morning. I have issues with my stomach as well as my LI so this is my comfort food. Even while flaring I will eat this because it's easy on me.
Posted 9/1/2009 12:22 PM (GMT 0)
eggs for me. I keep boiled eggs in the fridge and eat them as a snack. It's hard to eat irritating foods so I know that I can get a quick shot of protein and calories and they dont bother me a bit.
Posted 9/1/2009 2:05 PM (GMT 0)
For some reason when I am in a flare I like mashed potatoes ....either homemade or the frozen kind. I also eat bananas and applesauce. Those are the ony foods I tolerate when I'm in a major flare.
Posted 9/1/2009 2:45 PM (GMT 0)
Before I was diagnosed I had no idea what was wrong with me, no clue about what I should or should not eat. I just gradually, through trial and error, stopped eating things that bothered me (all good healthy food!) and ended up with a diet of mostly: peanut butter toast, grilled cheese sandwiches, macaroni & cheese, scrambled eggs, cream soups from a can, waffles & syrup... and potato chips. Lots of potato chips! If I eat a bunch of chips normally, it makes my stomach rebel. But during my flare, for some reason, they were one of the few things I could tolerate and CRAVED like no tomorrow.
Posted 9/1/2009 3:18 PM (GMT 0)

I want to second the peanut butter toast - every morning!  Nausea goes away when I eat it too.  Also, love mashed potatoes and cheese!

ElaineNY

Posted 9/1/2009 7:27 PM (GMT 0)
Pushingforward, I could not eat eggs during my last bad flare. I kept getting egg/sulfur burps (I never ate eggs) and it really turned me off them lol.

Also, mashed potatoes are great during flares lol. Well, they're always good. Also, I couldn't eat healthy things either lol.

Oh, bonus yummy potatoes (not mashed lol): Dice up some potatoes (skin on). Get some of that onion soup mix, use a couple packets with about half a cup of oil per pack, toss the potatoes in it and bake them at about 350 for 20-30 minutes I believe. Dip in sour cream. *DROOL* Oh god now I want some...
Posted 9/1/2009 7:46 PM (GMT 0)
hey Elephant, if you're at all sensitive to MSG (like a lot of us are), make sure you read labels on the onion soup mix and the ramen noodles...I'm almost sure both of those have MSG. I can't imagine what would have happened if I'd gotten a big ole dose of MSG when I was flaring!!!! It's WWIII in my toilet when I accidentally get ahold of some on a normal basis!
Posted 9/1/2009 7:51 PM (GMT 0)
Haha, I think I survived on Raman Noodles while in college....too bad I didn't care about my health back then!! If I remember correctly, 1 pack of Raman noodles with the flavoring is almost 40% of allowed Sodium per 1 day. If you are trying a low sodium diet or it doesn't favor your stomach, watch out!!!
Posted 9/1/2009 8:00 PM (GMT 0)
Apple sause mixed with carob powder. Not the best taste but seems to sooth my system down a bit. White rice with velveeta or grits with jelly. Depending what mood I'm in ;cheesy and creamy or sweet. Lastly, cookies & cream whey protein mix. Tastes just like a milk shake! :)

Posted 9/1/2009 8:29 PM (GMT 0)
ElephantPipe, ramen noodle definitely is comfort food if you're looking for a quick filling meal. When I was in college, I used to spice it up with soy sauce, tabasco, sweet sauce, ground pepper, and then throw in some cashew nuts to make a meal of it. However, I haven't had it in ages because it will probably fire up the UC beast.

And if you want to get MSG-free ramen noodle....some supermarkets sell kosher ramen noodle that doesn't have MSG in it.
Posted 9/1/2009 8:34 PM (GMT 0)
Elephantpipe, just the thought of skin on potatoes makes me cringe! I don't like the skin and while in a flare, it would just add to the misery. Add in the onion soup mix and double agh! :) What I do with the taters is peel them, cut them up and toss some salt (maybe even some Lawry's) and garlic powder together with them and maybe add a dash or two of olive oil. That is my version of "Ranch Potatoes".
Posted 9/1/2009 9:34 PM (GMT 0)
Unfortunately I couldn't handle much when I was in the heart of my flare. I think I ate buttered crackers, brown sugar cinnamon poptarts (never understood that one) and rice.

Oh ramen. This is my 3rd year of college and I too have found the magic of ramen. I only eat it during the school year so I don't ruin it for the next year. I just bought some today too...a whopping 20 cents for one! tongue
Posted 9/1/2009 11:16 PM (GMT 0)
Bananas (especially if taking prednisone). Potato chips and shortbread cookies (fat and sugar don't seem to bother me like they do others). Exchange coffee for tea...then you know I'm not feeling well.
Posted 9/2/2009 12:19 AM (GMT 0)
Nah, salt and all that doesn't bother me. I don't eat the ramen often now that I'm healthy enough to cook more things lol. Thanks though. I'm happy I can pretty much eat whatever I want.

As for the potatoes, I know we're not all that sensitive =p plus family members might like them XD (and what's life without a little splurging). Keep in mind you wouldn't even be eating a whole packet of the onion stuff on your own. Share, hehe.

callalily, I prefer the apple strudel PopTarts... the brown sugar ones hurt my teeth
Posted 9/2/2009 12:24 AM (GMT 0)
Peety I'd have to be on my deathbed before I stopped drinking coffee. Thankfully UC hasn't pushed me that far yet!
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