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Posted 4/12/2013 2:26 AM (GMT 0)
I originally went into the ER with large amounts of blood and very bad cramps, after a colonoscopy I was put on Rowasa once a day. I have noticed that there is no to little blood in my stool, but I have only been on Rowasa for 3 days since medicare would not originally cover it. I changed my diet a few weeks ago, I went gluten and carb free, no bread etc and it is seeming to clear itself up. But what I did notice is that the minute I eat some carb or gluten food there is more blood in my stool, they are less formed etc I have been keeping track of each bowl movement and what I ate the day or so before. has anyone had any success going gluten and carb free like this? It seems like it may be working.
Posted 4/12/2013 2:44 AM (GMT 0)
that's great it it is helping you.

i've never done carb free (i think i'd kill someone) but i don't eat any grains at all. i just get my carbs from fruit and veggies.
Posted 4/12/2013 2:48 AM (GMT 0)
w/e works for you, keep at it. I found diet to do very little in terms of my symptoms in my rectum like bleeding or tenesmus. helps with gas and pains though.
Posted 4/12/2013 2:05 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, going gluten free is anti-inflammatory and it has worked for me. But I'm also doing green smoothies, which smooths out the roughage of fruits and vegetables.

Also, lost all joint pain (inflammation) from going gluten free, which should be an indicator of something good going on with my colon.

Stay the course!!! Dont' give up on meds though.
Posted 4/12/2013 6:05 PM (GMT 0)
My doctor who did my colonoscopy doesn't believe in Gluten free, she says it does nothing, but if it does I wont be in her office much will I? $$ lol
Posted 4/12/2013 11:01 PM (GMT 0)
I am a big believer that UC causes damage to the colon and in certain patients, this damage can cause intolerances such as lactose, gluten, and others. Therefore, by eliminating these things from your diet you can feel better because you are no longer ingesting the things which you have grown intolerant to. I don't think this will go all the way and cure most people though because you haven't addressed what it was that actually is responsible for damaging your colon in the first place. Figuring that out is another whole process even the experts can't figure out. Bottom line, if you do something, and it makes you better, you can't argue with that.
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