Newbie..White bread or wheat

Hi..welcome to the forum.

EAT!!! and take the meds....you should also be on rectal meds.

Where in the colon is your UC...throughout or limited?

quincy

Sorry about your DX and that you have to be here as a result.

If you're doing better on wheat, then stick with it, plus you want to make sure you're getting enough fibre daily (white aint right, full of sugar with little health benefit, whole wheat/grains are much healthier, same with your pasta noodles and rice).


You won't know if the Asacol will work if you don't try it, don't put it off based on other people's experiance, I can't take it cuz I'm severely allergic to it but that's me, for many others it works great and they've been on it for years, since it is a maintenance med. But you'll neer know if it works or not if you don't try it.

:)

Sorry about the diagnosis, but glad you found us!

I agree with Pb, white isn't very healthy. Wheat tends to be hard on my tummy so I opt for the white whole wheat bread from Wonder.

When I'm flaring the white breads sit better, but I'm talking relatively "natural" white breads, (the white whole grain, homemade, etc) not the gooey, overprocessed loaves of my childhood. Wheat is ok if it's not full of rough grains. Breads with nuts and visible grains - the ones I really like (lol) don't sit well when I'm flaring. When my gut is quiet, they're fine.

And I must say, Asacol sure does help me. That, rectal meds and probiotics are the pillars of my maintenance. My new doc couldn't believe that with pancolitis of so many years' standing I shouldn't be on stronger meds, but he scoped me recently and now agrees I'm doing just fine on these things, at least so far!
Asacol is a relatively safe, mild drug - except for those who are allergic or have a sensitivity. But for others of us, it's the most basic of what's out there!

Honestly, for me, oat is better than either.

Thanks you all so much for your input..Quincy to answer your question ..The Doc said initially it was Pan-Colitis..some visible inflammation during the scope however the biopsies showed throughout. I got a second opinion and the second Doc said it was more than likely UC since I have terrible pain in the lower left side but goes away after BM. I found it odd because all I have read seems most with UC have bleeding,I don't. Nevertheless I am waiting for a blood test so the second Doc can rule out Crohns and Celiac he said. Whatever it is it is sucking the life out of me. I do take a probiotic 15 million CFU's 2x a day. I am also using an Aloe Product Ampfloracel which honestly seems to be helping...I also take Librax 3-4 x a day which is supposed to slow the urgency down which it has done somewhat.  I am now starting to see side effects from that med. problems urinating, some blurred vision occasionally. I am still freaked out about the med (Asacol) but maybe should give it a whirl. I asked the Doc if I could try the Aloe stuff for another month before trying the med and he agreed if it was helping don't stop. Maybe a cocktail of Asacol and the Aloe will knock it out. I wonder how many people with this disease have their gall bladder removed. Mine was taken out in 2005 because I was told it was not functioning. Thanks for listening to me ramble on. I guess I am looking for the quick fix that just isnt there..YET! I am a 42 year old male Police Officer and a Patrol Sgt. for my City and it's really starting to have an effect on my job..Thank you guys..

Rio is so right.  If it works - wonderful.  I wish it had worked for me.  I went through everything mesalamine and steroid.  When you find something that works you will be very happy!!  ElaineNY

Colcop,
Figuring out what foods are inflammatory for me was really important to avoiding flares. The trick is not getting complacent when I'm in remission and going back to foods that taste great but challenge my immune system. ccfa.org has a food journal you can use to track what your body's response is to your diet. I cannot eat any wheat breads. I can eat most spelt, rice and quinoa bread but not zucchini spelt bread. I have grown to love quinoa and quinoa pasta. It has a slightly nutty flavor which my kids love.