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Posted 4/1/2014 2:34 AM (GMT 0)
Been experiencing some colon burn and majorly upset bowels today. I'm not flaring... but I can trace it back to some ice cream sandwiches my fiancee picked up for us. I've had this reaction to other sandwiches from other stores. There must just be something in there that is horrible for my gut. I can tolerate an ice cream shake/malt or bowl of it, but these sandwiches are the devil to my insides!
Posted 4/1/2014 2:50 AM (GMT 0)
and so it begins ...........................

we'll be watching dateline sometime in the future - the segment will be titled "Mayhem in the Midwest" ..............
Posted 4/1/2014 3:02 AM (GMT 0)
Lol... could get ugly!
Posted 4/1/2014 3:08 AM (GMT 0)
Oh no!! I really hope it was just the ice cream sandwiches and not the beginning of a flare. Take care of yourself!!
Posted 4/1/2014 3:23 AM (GMT 0)
Thx! I'm working really hard this week setting things up for my wedding Friday and am worn out... but still, I think it was that sandwich!! lol
Posted 4/1/2014 10:23 AM (GMT 0)
Hope you feel better soon! And next time someone offers you and ice cream sandwich, maybe don't eat it!
Posted 4/1/2014 11:26 AM (GMT 0)
Hahaha, touche Sunny!
Posted 4/1/2014 11:29 AM (GMT 0)
statistics show that more often than not, it's someone close to you as opposed to a stranger ...........
Posted 4/1/2014 11:40 AM (GMT 0)
Oh man I was at the pharmacy dropping my monthly $220 yesterday and I saw a girl scooping ice cream for a customer. I was thinking how nice it would be to get some and it 80 degrees outside.

So you eat regular ice cream with no problem? I'm so tempted to try some...been too long.

I remember those chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches also with M&Ms...food straight from the gods.
Posted 4/1/2014 11:50 AM (GMT 0)
Thor -

Many people seem to have ice cream issues these days, so I don't think it's a problem specific to you. I believe it is the processing and additives that makes it problematic for many folks, but more so with those with UC. Carrageenan is one additive that folks need to be on the lookout for and it's in most ice cream brands. Because consumers are starting to demand better ingredients, some ice-cream manufacturers are in the process of removing it. Laloo's goat milk ice cream is something I've been salivating to try and they've pledged to remove it, so I'll give it a shot when they do.

I think frozen yogurt is a must. It gets the endorphins going and leads to better immune function. It can and should be enjoyed by everyone! :)
Posted 4/1/2014 12:01 PM (GMT 0)
There must just be something in there that is horrible for my gut.

Ice cream sandwiches are an unholy combination of carrageenan ice cream packed between two gluten cookies.
Posted 4/1/2014 12:28 PM (GMT 0)
Time to experiment. Give your gut a few days to get back to normal and then just have the ice cream from the sandwich and see if it aggravates your gut.

I eliminated ice cream with carrageenan after such an experiment. I wouldn't need to test the cookies because I'm certain that they would cause me to start bleeding by the following morning.
Posted 4/1/2014 12:35 PM (GMT 0)
I have been eating ice cream or ice cream sandwiches a few times a week since diagnosis with no problems. I would only avoid ice cream if you know it causes you problems. Too many people eliminate things for no reason. Many people do have problems with lactose though.
Posted 4/1/2014 1:54 PM (GMT 0)

gary said...
Too many people eliminate things for no reason.

I freely admit I do this. It's a better safe than sorry approach. I have reintroduced Mexican and Chinese though.

I also wonder about effects that don't show up nicely and neatly the next day as diarrhea or pain, clearly indicating a problem food, but maybe a full flare a week, or month later.
Posted 4/1/2014 1:56 PM (GMT 0)
"I also wonder about effects that don't show up nicely and neatly the next day as diarrhea or pain, clearly indicating a problem food, but maybe a full flare a week, or month later."


welcome to my warped-world L man !
Posted 4/1/2014 2:17 PM (GMT 0)
But... I L O V E I C E C R E A M ... and I don't discriminate on whether it comes in a cone, dish, sandwich, or any other form. I eat it whenever I get a chance. I swear I eat all sorts of junk that would make most of you cringe...
Posted 4/1/2014 5:05 PM (GMT 0)
Detailed Report on Carrageenan by the Cornucopia institute

It's worth a read for anyone that consumes ice cream, UC or not.

But the absence of noticeable gastrointestinal symptoms does
not signify that an individual is unaffected by carrageenan. Research shows carrageenan predictably causes inflammation.
Low-grade inflammation of the intestines may go unnoticed;
nevertheless, chronic low-grade inflammation in the body is
profoundly unhealthy. Scientists are increasingly concerned
about the negative effects of low-grade inflammation on overall
health, especially as it often leads to more serious disease down
the road.

I just think we should be rallying for better ingredients in our food. I was a little surprised that Organic Valley, a company with strict organic standards, lobbied against the ban. Won't be buying their pastured butter anymore. We seriously deserve less disease causing foodstuff.

There was another thread here (the UC forum) where a shill from the carrageenan lobby regurgitated a cut/paste letter about how safe it is. Don't be fooled. These guys get paid to spam any sites questioning the safety of the ingredient.

Post Edited (Gerasim) : 4/1/2014 11:15:58 AM (GMT-6)

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