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Posted 9/15/2009 3:06 PM (GMT 0)
Hi. I'm Meg. I was diagnosed with low grade colitis 2 years ago. My problem is that the diarrhoea has stopped but I'm still getting "caught short" in need of a bathroom. The mornings are the worst but somedays it's all day. I need to know is if this is normal??? i think I may be dairy intolerant. I only see my consultant every 6 months and he totally non-committal in his answers. Please, if someone can help or advise I'd be very grateful. It makes me feel very down when I have days like this.
Posted 9/15/2009 3:19 PM (GMT 0)
Sounds like you might need a new doctor. Keep a diary and if you get sick every time you have dairy... then your are probably lactose intolerant. Almost everyone I know who has Colitis, is also lactose intolerant too... at least when they are flaring. Be aware there is lactose is alot of things that aren't considered dairy. For instance, frozen french fries are treated with a perservative with lactose in it. Many medications have lactose. Read labels to be sure.

Good luck...
Posted 9/15/2009 3:26 PM (GMT 0)
Loads of people are dairy intolerant. they just dont realize it. Milk is made for baby cows. not humans. the molucles are too big for us to process. There are honestly only 2 ways i know of how to help this illness 1 the raw foods diet 2 the scd diet some people on this board sort of do their own thing, but it all results in cutting out complex carbohydrates I have been doing this for 2 months. Ive made mistakes with beans and bean sprouts but overall my bloods are normal. and i havent had any urgency what so ever. Ive done 1 bm today. no blood or mucus. there are only a few options you have. You can try the diets or you can treat this with meds. or you can opt for surgery. those are your choices meds you will still flare. the illness will keep coming back and you will have to opt of higher meds like prednison, 6mp. ect they dont continue working. im currently still using meds until i feel i should come off them but i use a very limited amount. meds will also cause you liver problems heart problems ect. but its still your choice. thats the reality of our situation. Im liking the raw foods diet but people sometimes dont like this. but as i said you have to choose
Posted 9/15/2009 5:23 PM (GMT 0)
yes urgency is normal in the mornings if you're flaring.

Bms in the mornings are normal for most people.

Regarding dairy...avoid it. There are alternatives like Rice dream or Silk soy.
And I think an almond drink as well...


What meds are you on Meg?

quincy
Posted 9/16/2009 2:34 PM (GMT 0)

Hellokitty said...
Loads of people are dairy intolerant. they just dont realize it. Milk is made for baby cows. not humans. the molucles are too big for us to process.

I think you mean lactose intolerant, not dairy, since there are a number of dairy products people consume without issue - in fact, they may actually be beneficial. I'm thinking of products like yogurt, kefir and raw milk (which I consume daily).
Posted 9/16/2009 7:36 PM (GMT 0)
I have to agree with HelloKitty - you have 3 options - blissful ignorance (which is impossible with this disease), medical route - I tried 8 doctors an every medicine known for this disease - all a bandaid and not a very good one. And 3rd - alternative route with changing your diet - I am doing SCD - I had the WORST FLARE 3 weeks ago - loads of blood and D and pain and fatigue - After 3 weeks I am solid again and the blood and other things are clearing up. It is utterly amazing. Who knew food could be such a difference - NONE of my doctors that is!
Posted 9/17/2009 3:36 AM (GMT 0)
You may also have some IBS...
Posted 9/17/2009 3:57 AM (GMT 0)
Urgency is a sign of inflammation in the rectum. If you aren't on rectal medications, you need to be. Mesalazine or hydrocortisone enemas would probably work best, but suppositories may help if you can't tolerate enemas. Your GP can likely prescribe these for you.
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