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Posted 8/5/2012 9:59 PM (GMT 0)
My first flare started Nov 2011 and that flare I notice no blood. Maybe once in the 2 or 3 months it lasted. Just mucus. At that point my doc thought it might just be IBS and did stool tests which showed malabsorption so she referred me to a GI. Anywho at that point I never ended up going because I got the flare under control (so I thought). It wasn't until this second flare I had blood.

So the reason I'm asking is I'm waiting on the biopsies to confirm UC or Chrons. My doc said he thinks it's UC but I thought malabsorption was mostly in Chrons patients. I wasn't sure if maybe the initial flares in UC were not bloody or if this too may be a sign of Chrons?

This flare as it is I don't see much blood if any. Mostly mucus. I'm a little worried now...
Posted 8/5/2012 11:00 PM (GMT 0)
UC'ers definitely experience malabsorption issues, at least i know i do. when food goes through you so fast, it's hard for the body to absorb anything. my flares always start with blood and mucous. if you don't have open ulcers or hemmies, then you won't bleed. do you know what he said your colon looked like?

i just started reading the SCD book today. i also got a paleo book.
Posted 8/6/2012 12:50 AM (GMT 0)
I have had the malabsorption issue as well. I get blood work done about every 3 months to test my levels and then adjust my diet and supplements accordingly.
Posted 8/6/2012 1:18 AM (GMT 0)
I definitely think malabsorption is associated with IBD. Digestion plays a key role in our inflammatory process, making it difficult to feel full, maintain weight and live normally.

Chewing foods slowly until they resemble complete mush, as well as practicing proper food combining and ofcourse eliminating trigger foods, all helps with the digestion process.
Posted 8/6/2012 2:24 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks this makes me feel better. I am already really good about food combining and I've been cooking everything then pureeing or blending and then chewing THAT well so hopefully that all helps.
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