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Posted 3/17/2018 9:27 PM (GMT 0)
Did anyone of you get better by eating well and exercising everyday? Did anyone try it?
Posted 3/17/2018 9:30 PM (GMT 0)
I got sick while eating well and exercising every day. Vegetarian, lots of fruits and veg, vitamins, no smoking, not much dairy, no junk food, etc. I was in great shape at diagnosis, and in better shape when I entered what is now my worst flare. So taking care of yourself can’t prevent you from getting UC or flaring, but it certainly doesn’t hurt! And definitely helps my mental health (and the anxiety that comes along with this disease for me).
Posted 3/17/2018 9:57 PM (GMT 0)

deedee said...
I got sick while eating well and exercising every day. Vegetarian, lots of fruits and veg, vitamins, no smoking, not much dairy, no junk food, etc. I was in great shape at diagnosis, and in better shape when I entered what is now my worst flare. So taking care of yourself can’t prevent you from getting UC or flaring, but it certainly doesn’t hurt! And definitely helps my mental health (and the anxiety that comes along with this disease for me).

That's a bad experience. But have you tried to 0 dairy?
Posted 3/17/2018 10:34 PM (GMT 0)
I should have mentioned that I rarely ate dairy before (no cows milk, yogurt, cream etc) and stopped eating it entirely since getting well into this flare in January. Everyone is different so why not try it out and see how it goes for you!

I find now that things like small amounts of aged cheeses don’t bother me, but I steer WAY clear of yogurt and things made of milk or with dairy additives! To put it nicely, they definitely speed up my transit time.
Posted 3/17/2018 11:35 PM (GMT 0)
What medications are you taking for your uc? I don't believe excercise and diet alone wil work...
Posted 3/18/2018 12:43 AM (GMT 0)

iPoop said...
What medications are you taking for your uc? I don't believe excercise and diet alone wil work...

None so far. And no flares. Bowel is clean also (but it had scars in 2017). The only thing I changed to have the bowel shining is stress. But the inflamation is still active. I'll take Imussuprex (azatioprina) and deflazacort if all my tests don't work. Both for 60 days.
Posted 3/18/2018 4:00 AM (GMT 0)
Excercise is tricky. I don't recommend exercise when flaring, it actually makes it worse. Once in remission, exercise like crazy! :o) Diet has helped me but it's not a specific diet. I cater it to colitis. Reduce inflammation, reduce sulfur, stay hydrated. I posted details under your other question about no meds. I am currently in remission without meds.

There is no cure but meds eventually wear off too. Meds are my last resort. I'm hoping I can manage without them. I have a friend in remission for 8 years with no meds. After my first flare I was in remission for 5 years with no meds. Anything is possible. ;o)

However, it could be because our flares are minor in nature. Some people do have very stubborn flares and may be dependent on meds so I'm not saying it works for everyone but it's worth a try.
Posted 3/18/2018 4:47 AM (GMT 0)
Meds wear off...explain? Not a term that makes sense.
Mine work perfectly after 29 years, so not a true statement.
You use the words dependent and wear off incorrectly, and have no clue..... from my perspective.
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Posted 3/18/2018 8:11 AM (GMT 0)
Exercise has made every one of my flares worse except for this one. I am taking yoga teacher training and for some reason it's making my bowels better.
Posted 3/18/2018 7:30 PM (GMT 0)

Chiron said...
Exercise has made every one of my flares worse except for this one. I am taking yoga teacher training and for some reason it's making my bowels better.

Maybe it's relieving your stress?
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