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Posted 6/29/2011 8:21 PM (GMT 0)
Does anyone have a loss of appetite not related to meds?  I have not been eating, which I know is bad.  I'm certainly not underweight, for some reason I just never fluctuate.   But for nutrients, do you eat anything specific when you aren't feeling well?  I know I need to start forcing myself to eat soon.
Posted 6/29/2011 8:41 PM (GMT 0)
Well, for me, the easiest food to get through when I'm not so well are bananas. They fill me up pretty well, they are very nutritious. Good source of potassium, vit B6, vit C, many other minerals and easy to digest.

Hope you will be eating soon, as with UC you have to get all the nutrients you can.
Posted 6/29/2011 10:37 PM (GMT 0)
I have a loss of appetite when I am flaring due to nausea. I started drinking Coke because it is the only thing that will settle my stomach when I am nauseous. Things I used to love I now have an aversion to because when I was flaring I couldn't eat or drink it. I force myself to eat things like mashed potatos, soups with bread, crackers, and I even tried the Ensure route to add calories. The first one seemed to upset my stomach but I kept drinking them and I seem to tolerate them fine. I have never been able to determine which foods bother me so I really just continue to eat what I want. Unforunately I am trying to put on weight now and it's not really working. Try to eat 3 good meals and if you cant just try and snack all day, just to put calories and nutrition in your body. For some reason 2 weeks ago I felt really bad and today I feel fine and I've done absolutely nothing different.... I think this is a very strange disease. Good luck.
Posted 6/30/2011 1:31 PM (GMT 0)
My appetite has been almost nil too but I am not flaring. There are some days that I am just ravenous and other days, just the thought of food makes me nauseous. But definitely try to eat something. I find that simple foods tend to make me feel okay such as rice, fish, chicken, or cooked veggies.
Posted 6/30/2011 8:17 PM (GMT 0)
I've never had a loss of appetite...I LIVE for food. As well, my social meetings with friends/family is food. Pleasant experience all around.

But, I've never associated food with flares, but on the comfort scale, I'll change what I eat somewhat. When I am nauseated, again...some foods are easier to tolerate then others. Comfort pretty much rules.

q
Posted 6/30/2011 9:29 PM (GMT 0)
I do have days where I have no appetite, and like others there are days when I can not seem to get enough food. I try to graze continuously throughout the day whether I am hungry or not. I am rarely hungry in mornings but I always eat something like a banana, sunflower butter, piece fruit, carrot chips...... something I can munch on in between patients. Seems like I am always eating but never really hungry. When I was flaring and nauseated I always did the spinach and baked potato until I felt like eating again.
Posted 7/1/2011 3:29 AM (GMT 0)
Limeades or cranberry juice helps me with nausea or homeade soup with veggie,chicken broth,almond milk, or coconut milk with carrotts,celery,onions,garlic, tumeric,cayenne,salt,and chiken if you can tolerate that. Banana or avacado with the spices mentioned above(anti-inflammatory)Crystallized ginger, ginger tea, or real licorice. or a plain potato
Posted 7/1/2011 3:29 AM (GMT 0)
Limeades or cranberry juice helps me with nausea or homeade soup with veggie,chicken broth,almond milk, or coconut milk with carrotts,celery,onions,garlic, tumeric,cayenne,salt,and chiken if you can tolerate that. Banana or avacado with the spices mentioned above(anti-inflammatory)Crystallized ginger, ginger tea, or real licorice. or a plain potato
Posted 7/1/2011 4:11 AM (GMT 0)
Quincy - I actually consider myself in the same category as you! I LOVE to eat, lol. I'm wondering if I subconciously don't want to eat because I don't want to go to the bathroom.

BelleyAche- I added some pop into my diet, slowly. It seems to be settling well. I only have diet right now, so I need to get the regular. I'm thinking drinking calories is a good option for me right now.

I was able to eat bananas a few times, for some reason I can't even get myself to buy any right now. I might have to start forcing myself to eat them they are so good for you.

I know it's so bad, but for some reason the only things that I want to eat are carbs. Mostly potato chips and bagels. I know this cannot be good for my health. I'm going to make an appt with a nutritionist in the near future and see if they can help.
Posted 7/1/2011 7:30 AM (GMT 0)
Are you getting enough carbs in general? remember the body/brain needs it to function properly.

If it's subconscious regarding controlling your bms, that's another issue.

Is this all since you being on prednisone?

q
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