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Posted 8/20/2011 1:57 AM (GMT 0)
Just wondering who has tried the low residue diet and what was the outcome?

After 2 years with UC im still stuck on what foods or what diet i should follow

I dont eat meat and i try to avoid bread and just have little snacks all through the day

But im wasting away, iv lost alot of weight in the past year.
when i got UC 2 years ago and was on steriods i was 75 kilos and now im 58 kilos and 5ft9 tall

Iv just started the Transdermal LDN last nite

I know with UC , everyone is different on what they can eat

But some suggestion would be great

Thanks :)
Posted 8/20/2011 2:16 AM (GMT 0)
A low residue diet is something that makes sense for Crohn's patients, because there is the possibility of inflammation or stricturing in the small bowel that makes it hard to pass food. For UC, most DRs recommend fiber supplements.

You don't say what your symptoms are (other that weight loss). Aside from that, are you doing alright with your current meds? Why have you stopped eating meat?
Posted 8/20/2011 2:34 AM (GMT 0)
I was on it for years and once things settles down I slowly and carefully added in things like oatmeal rasin cookies, rice ice cream, smoothies made with almond milk etc and the weight came back on.
Posted 8/20/2011 4:51 AM (GMT 0)
Kazbern,

I find that meat doesnt sit well with me, it really upsets my stomach

My meds have not put me into remission , im still getting the typical UC syptoms craps, urgency,blood, mucus , loose stool etc
Posted 8/20/2011 2:10 PM (GMT 0)
If your meds have not put you into remission, you and your GI need to work on a plan that will get you there. Especially given your weight loss.
Posted 8/20/2011 3:25 PM (GMT 0)
linahawk,

I am concerned you are not getting enough proteins, and amino acids are the building blocks of you.

From what I've read the low residue diet still consists of dairy, wheat, and gluten - perhaps that's why you havent' seen any real difference in how it makes you feel?

Perhaps you would be better off with the SCD - specific carbohydrate diet, no? And if that's too drastic for you right now, I would suggest you at least be dairy and wheat and gluten free and see if that makes any difference.

What do you think?

Now, regarding proteins - you still need them, they're important, as well as good fats too.

You said meat didn't agree with you, is that beef, lamb, chicken? There's bison, which is healthy.

How about fish? Grilled salmon, steamed lobster, flounder?

Canned sardines are almost a perfect food because they would give you protein and omega 3's too. Have you given those a try?

Do eggs agree with you? I can't eat the egg whites, but do tolerate the egg yolks - which are full of choline, important for brain function.

Also, you could add: almond milk instead of regular milk, it's actually quite delicious.

You could try sheep or goat cheeses instead of cow cheeses (some can handle the sheep and goat much better than cow protein). Manchego is a hard sheep cheese which is delicious.

Lastly, I would suggest to supplement your intake with a good quality whey protein shake or 2 a day. Granted none of these things may serve to have you put on weight, but the goal IMO is to get you some healthy nutrition which you'll be able to tolerate.

Be careful with whey proteins, many are filled with sugar and junk. The only one I can recommend to you is the one I use myself: Dr. Mercola's Pro-Optimal Whey Protein - it's the only one I know of that comes from grass fed, no hormones, no antibiotics cows, and that already contains digestive enzymes to make it easy on the gut. I love his chocolate flavoured one, and make myself 2 of these proteins shakes a day at least.

What do you think?


 

Posted 8/20/2011 3:31 PM (GMT 0)
When I am flaring I eat very light and I try to avoid creamy foods like cheese and dairy. I eat a lot of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches but I substitute peanut butter for almond butter. A lot of people say they have problems with nuts so definitely be careful eating them. They don't bother me at all. In fact, I can eat whatever I want when I am in remission, even dairy. I could eat whatever I want when I am flaring but the more food I eat, the more bathroom trips I have. I don't find food worth the trouble and I tend to eat very light. I ate a lot of larabars, dried fruits, & soups while flaring... Probably things that people consider to be irritating but for me, the best thing is to eat light, what I eat doesn't matter too much. I don't find that diet is a big trigger for me. It's very simple, the more I eat the more I go. I have seen some people here using ensure (or similar). I am not sure about the ingredients in those but perhaps there is a simila product available that is of better quality?

and I do agree with kazbern, if you're not improving, you should see your GI about the next options. Hopefully you see results quickly from LDN.

Posted 8/20/2011 4:23 PM (GMT 0)
lina, i'm in the same boat as you!! totally skeletal and trying to find any foods that sit well in my belly. i don't eat meat either but i've been eating other protein sources like lentils, tofu, nut butters, and lots of pizza(haha). nothing really feels good in my belly though but i'm hoping since starting new meds that it won't matter what i eat- everything can go through ok. it's mainly when it hits my colon that any food just feels crappy- grains, fruit, whatever. i've been taking anti-vomit meds which have been helping A LOT because i was throwing up everything i ate. surprisingly, my g.i. doesn't think that has to do with crohn's even though i have severe stomach inflammation.

i guess you just have to test out everything at this point. your main goal should be to gain weight so having higher calorie foods in smaller quantities would work well for you.
Posted 8/21/2011 12:05 AM (GMT 0)
InSoFla,

Thank you for your information, i find you are so helpfull!

Im going to try the Dr. Mercola's Pro-Optimal Whey Protein you suggested

I cant any meats but fish i can and i do eat tins of tuna in oil! i need to up my eating fish.

I dont really eat alot of dairy because im lactose intolerant

in regards of my GI, iv seen 2 and they both want to put me on Imuran or back on steriods which i refuse to do

Im hoping the LDN kicks in soon..

Bananagirl,
You do sound alot like what im going though, seems like NO food seems good in my belly either!!



notsosicklygirl,

I eat very little as well for the same reason, the less i eat the less i go to the toilet
Posted 8/21/2011 1:01 AM (GMT 0)
linahawk,

Glad to be of some help.

 i do eat tins of tuna in oil

Be careful with tuna, as it generally contains alot of mercury - which is not good for you.

You could switch it up with canned sardines in oil, canned smoked clams, canned smoked oysters, and canned smoked mussels. But I think fresh steamed/grilled fish would give you the most nutrients - which you really need.

I dont really eat alot of dairy because im lactose intolerant
I understand, but almond milk is not dairy. And unless you've been tested otherwise, you are probably lactose intolerant with regard to cow dairy. Many people who are lactose intolerant can tolerate sheep or goat cheese.

Just trying to give you some alternatives :-) .

I hope you'll see some good results with the LDN soon. Keep us in the loop.

Posted 8/21/2011 1:08 AM (GMT 0)
InSoFLa,

Thanks so much for your info,
Can i ask you a qestion cos you seem to have a wealth of knowledge
I keep getting a inflammed foot. i was wondering if that due to UC
its either my ankle or the side of my foot etc
Posted 8/21/2011 1:13 AM (GMT 0)
linahawk,

Inflamed foot/ankle? You mean in the soft tissues of the foot/ankle, or joint pain?

If it's inflammation of the soft tissues, it could be due to what you're eating, i.e. if you're eating things that contain alot of salt (check the labels, lots of canned foods are loaded with sodium), it could make you retain water and swell you ankle/foot.

If it's joint pain, then it could be related to medication side effects (not LDN), or it could be arthritis that sometimes comes along for the ride with UC. Lots of us, unfortunately get that too :(

Posted 8/21/2011 1:27 AM (GMT 0)
InSoFLa,

its inflammation of soft tissue, and it throbs for days and the pain doesnt go away.
last night i couldnt sleep at all, it was constant pain and throbbing

the only can food i eat is tuna..other then that i dont eat food with alot of salt in it.

bah might have to see my GP about this issue

Thanks so much again for your help
Posted 8/21/2011 1:32 AM (GMT 0)
linahawk,

Yes, I think you should see your GP about it.

Let us know ...

Posted 8/21/2011 2:29 AM (GMT 0)
linahawk, i'm lactose intolerant too and make my own almond milk in my blender. all i do is blend 1/2 cup almonds, 1 vanilla bean or a dash of vanilla extract, 1/2 cup medjool dates, 5 cups of water, and a pinch of salt. it needs to be blended until all the nuts are dissolved so it takes a few minutes. it is so creamy and delicious and totally beats out the packaged stuff in stores since it doesn't have all those additives.

as for your feet. my ankles and feet are always pretty swollen but my doctor says it's from malnourishment. i do feet and ankle flexes constantly to try and circulate them more. i'm getting some scan on my legs to see if there is any blood clotting. i can't remember what the test is called but hopefully it turns out okay.
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