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Posted 6/18/2011 10:40 PM (GMT 0)
BelleyAche,

Which diet are you on?

I would recommend if you are not already on SCD diet, that at the very least you stay away from all dairy, wheat, gluten products for now until you gut quiets down and you're out of your flare. And then, you can always start adding back 1 food at a time, to see the result you get from that particular food.

As far as adding some good calories, have you given any thought to adding a healthy Whey Protein product like Dr. Mercola's Pro-Optimal Whey and it comes in chocolate too! You can make it with Almond milk which is very healthy and contains lots of good vitamins and add to it: L-glutamine 15 grams powder to help with colonic repair too.

Also, another thing to keep in mind, which I have found very helpful is the whole concept of food combining. If you need info on this, I've found this  very helpful:  http://cureforulcerativecolitis.com/step-1-methodology-to-eating

I hope you feel better soon :)


 

Posted 6/19/2011 1:56 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks, I will look into it. Honestly I haven't been on any diet as I never could tell which foods if any irritated me. I just know that I started having tremendous gurgling guts this week and my BMS are just mucos and gas. I am doing Rowasa religiously hoping this helps and I take Apriso everyday.
Posted 6/19/2011 7:21 AM (GMT 0)
Bellyache..did you just start back on the nightly Rowasa recently?

It definitely sounds like a flare. But, maybe you should get stool samples done to make sure it's nothing else.

Did you just start taking the ensure this week?

q
Posted 6/19/2011 3:17 PM (GMT 0)
Q,

I was doing Rowasa nightly until I went to the wedding in NJ. While there I didn't do any and when I returned I started the Ensure as I was worried about my weight. I then started having lots of rumbling in my tummy, and my BMS became just gassy and liquid. I immediately started back on my Rowasa nighttly for about 4 nights straight now, but so far no relief.

I was thinking of trying a steroid enema tonight as I have a few of those left.
Posted 6/19/2011 9:13 PM (GMT 0)
I think it's a good idea to maybe alternate with the steroid enemas.

Yeah, all it takes is to go cold turky...it would be so good if you would get some relief.

Maybe the Apriso isn't enough for you at this point...is this the only oral 5ASA you've been on?

I also don't thik ensure is your best bet, you should consider fibre supplements and better food choices instead...


q
Posted 6/19/2011 9:36 PM (GMT 0)
Q, You are so right. This has been a roller coaster for me. Apriso is the only oral I am on. I should have worked out the Rowasa when I was out of town, I see that now. No more Ensure.

Maybe I need to go back on my probiotics too, my GI told me he felt they are useless. Fiber, yes, need to get on that too! Oh so much to do to feel better! :)
Posted 6/19/2011 10:29 PM (GMT 0)
It's an emotional block as well....and a lot of effort. I think you should try another oral.

Probiotics are a must from my opinion. Everyone should be on them..not only IBDers.

I've had amazing positive from what I take, and when my husband is in digestive distress...I hand him probiotics..lol.

The fibre supplements..maybe try the capsules that I use...start small, it's already premeasured. You can take them with you when eating out and eventually all becomes a schedule, but not inconvenient (well, too inconvenient).

Maybe ask the doc for another oral...I'd suggest Pentasa or Asacol.

Hang tough!
q
Posted 6/20/2011 3:49 AM (GMT 0)
Q,

I think I wanted to forget I have UC while on that trip and for the most part I felt good. I just did a hydrocort enema since I have a few left, will rotate for a few days with Rowasa. I am calling tomorrow to see if I can do some specimens but really not looking forward to go in because the last time I saw my GI, right before my trip, she refused to give me any more cort enemas and also told me I need to consider Remicade. I just dont know if I am ready for that yet.
Posted 6/20/2011 5:34 AM (GMT 0)
WEll, it's your butt...maybe negotiating with your GI can work. Tell him you're not willing to exhaust the 5ASA oral/rectal route at this poing and that you have't given it a fair chance as of yet.

You might say that he might not agree, but you have faith that he'll support you. Remi is a bit step, one I'd not take...but many others have.

Would he have you on the 5ASA at the same time as the Remi?

There were a few times I hadn't done enemas "just because"..but not more than missing one time.
q
Posted 6/20/2011 12:53 PM (GMT 0)
lessons learned... I am but a mere catapillar.......... :)
Posted 6/20/2011 1:21 PM (GMT 0)
BelleyAche,

Are you feeling any better since stopping the Ensure?

Posted 6/20/2011 1:59 PM (GMT 0)
Well I only drank 2 of them, but it was enough to set me off, that and the fact that I didnt do my Rowasa while on a trip. Last night I did a hydrocort enema gonna see how today goes before I call the Dr. about specimens because so far I feel pretty good. No Bms yet. I am learning this is a moment by moment disease.
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