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Posted 1/29/2009 6:56 PM (GMT 0)

I know that many of us have our do’s and don’ts for UC. I am still learning mine as I go along, but it’s hard to figure it out while I’m still on the pred. I am thinking beer might bother me, greasy meals, and too much sugar. These are just from notes in a food diary I’ve started, just from little changes I’ve noticed if I’ve over indulged in any. I’m sure trial and error will come into play as well.

There have been different things cross my mind that were probably part of my regular life, so I thought I’d throw them out there and see what everyone’s take is. I am more health conscious now and might not include these as much as I used to. Feel free to add to them..it’s random list.  (OTC drugs etc). Just curious how these work with other people if I decide to try as a treat (or necessity in the case of OTC drugs) Anyways here goes – take a stab at it if you want. (maybe copy the list and put comment?) haha who knows.

 

Nyquil                           Shrimp 

Benadryl                       Advil

Tylenol                          Candy

Cold FX (Canada)           Hot Chocolate

Echinacia                      Apple Cider                  

Mustard                        Chocolate Bars

Tobasco Sauce              Ice Cream

Clamato Juice                Chicken Wings

Vodka                           Steak

Beer                             Raw Veggies or Salad

Pizza (w/ pepperoni)       Bacon and Egg Breakfast

Chili                              Chocolate Milk

Hamburgers                   Tacos or Fahitas

 

God how I miss some of these....wondering how other's experiences are with them..I am finding out as I go along...

Posted 1/29/2009 7:04 PM (GMT 0)
No problem for me: Mustard, Beer ( if gluten free ), vodka, chili ( light on beans and spice ), Hamburger ( no bun ), Taco or Fajita,
Bacon and egg breakfast, Raw veggies. steak, wings, candy.

Problems for me...Tobasco sauce. Pizza, ICE CREAM ( i really miss this one )

The rest I either hardly ever use or never liked before. So I don't know how they would effect me now. But what I really miss most is not having to worry about any of this.
Posted 1/29/2009 7:26 PM (GMT 0)

My big problem is refried beans, any sandwich from Quiznos, and popcorn. I got cocky around Christmas and ate popcorn at a movie and paid dearly for that for a few weeks. I always mess up and eat the beans at mexican places while drinking margaritas (they make me forget everything).

Posted 1/29/2009 7:35 PM (GMT 0)

Nyquil *I have no trouble with this other then sometimes it gives me hallucinations

Shrimp *I love shrimp! And I have no trouble with this either 

Benadryl  *No trouble here

Advil *Is the devil!!!! devil

Tylenol *You have trouble with this?  This is considered completely safe for Uc'ers and in fact I would hardly be able to move without it.

Candy *I eat this only in moderation

Cold FX (Canada) Never tried it

Hot Chocolate *Nope can't drink hot chocolate - it kills me because of the lactose

Echinacia *Never tried it

Apple Cider  devil                   

Mustard *I'm ok with mustard though I don't use much of it

Chocolate Bars *Ok in moderation

Tobasco Sauce  devil  

Ice Cream devil

Clamato Juice   devil              

Chicken Wings *No problem unless they're in a spicy bbq sauce

Vodka *This is the only alcohol I can drink that doesn't bother my Uc but I don't drink it often.                          Steak *LOVE steak and it loves me fortunately tongue

Beer  rolleyes                             

Raw Veggies or Salad devil *Unless the salad is Romaine lettuce

Pizza (w/ pepperoni)  devil  

Bacon and Egg Breakfast *no problems

Chili   devil                            

Chocolate Milk devil

Hamburgers *No trouble unless they are super greasy

Tacos or Fahitas *No trouble unless they're spicy

 

I would like to add that the thing I miss the most is soda!  I miss having a glass every now and then.  But even if I stir out the bubblies I still have issues with the dark colas.  I can usually get away with Sprite or 7-Up though. Oh and popcorn  sad

Posted 1/29/2009 7:42 PM (GMT 0)
anyone know of any beers that are typically better to drink than others( i know drinking isnt good) but i need a few beers every now and than...
Posted 1/29/2009 7:57 PM (GMT 0)
I miss Jack Daniels. And pizza and birthday cake (due to wheat issue).

t, try Heineken or Heineken light. It is has virtually no gluten and for many of us that means less gas if you are at all sensitive.
Posted 1/29/2009 7:59 PM (GMT 0)
I miss Chinese bubble tea. I love almond milk tea with pearls and Thai milk tea with pearls. I used to drink two a day. They tasted so good that I didn't mind the diarrhea I got from them. Now I know better.

I also wish I could drink Alcai berry juice. It's supposed to be good for you.
Posted 1/29/2009 8:08 PM (GMT 0)
I miss bacon and dairy queen, can tolerate everything else.
Posted 1/29/2009 8:18 PM (GMT 0)
When I was flaring, I had trouble with:

Greasy foods such as pizza, hamburgers, bacon and eggs

Highly spiced foods such as Tabasco, chili, chickin wings and tacos.

High fiber foods such as raw veggies and salad.

I rarely drink alcohol, so can't comment on that.

None of the other things on your list have never bothered me. Now that I'm in remission, I can eat what I want in moderation. So there may be light at the end of the tunnel, if you can just get to the end!

 

Posted 1/29/2009 8:22 PM (GMT 0)
Greasy or spicy things don't irritate me at all, go figure.
Maybe because I eat a lot of them and my gut is used to it!
Posted 1/29/2009 8:35 PM (GMT 0)

Fried Chicken.

MMMmm used to be my favorite. I have to give you props for giving up all those foods listed. dude it's not easy but i think it's way worth it. I mean it can't harm your body to give up anything like that it only helps your body b/c you eat smarter. good luck!

Posted 1/29/2009 9:26 PM (GMT 0)
Well I haven't given up on the idea of ALL of those just yet. I haven't touched quite a few in a while tho. I am tapering off of pred and am really hoping that I stay in remission afterwards. Those are a list of foods I used to LOVE and  don't eat as often now. I am hesitant to start eating them again because I've heard so many horror stories of people not being able to get off pred.

Since I've been diagnosed and on pred I haven't had much of that aside from a beer here and there, but only 1 (or 2 max) and only tried heinekin. It all just crossed my mind as I was thinking of MAYBE trying a bowl of chili for the superbowl this year. Ahh how I loved to think back to what I ate last year....... smilewinkgrin

As far as the OTC drugs go, I haven't used ANY since, but I know there will be days I want a painkiller or have a nasty cold, so I was just wondering. Those are the ones I used if I needed.

I miss my spicy foods and pizza the most sad   Really enjoying fish tho, which I never ate as much of before, so I guess that's a plus.............................it is a plus right? haha. I like seeing how other people do with things. Funny how different everyone's answers are.

Posted 1/29/2009 9:27 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks... now I am SO jonesin for a dairy queen... and its guaranteed to put me on the pot inside of twenty minutes... ANd that isn't even because of the UC...just can't handle dairy... even before being struck down in my prime by UC.
Posted 1/29/2009 9:32 PM (GMT 0)

unclebubba said...
Thanks... now I am SO jonesin for a dairy queen... and its guaranteed to put me on the pot inside of twenty minutes... ANd that isn't even because of the UC...just can't handle dairy... even before being struck down in my prime by UC.

Sorry haha.. if it makes you feel any better, I'm using all of my willpower NOT to order a pizza right now....mmmm
Posted 1/29/2009 10:06 PM (GMT 0)
Mmm...  you guys are making me hungry.  The things I miss the most are good coffee (ah Starbucks!), only decaf for me these days, diet pepsi, fruit, and meat. Since I'm in remission now - most other things I can tolerate in moderation.

Posted 1/30/2009 1:16 AM (GMT 0)
I miss coffee...Vanilla lattes used to be the only way I could get through a day. Ohhhhh and those Java chip frappes...mmmmm
I miss icecream! Though I have had 1 from dairy queen and it didn't murder me! But I know I still have to be really really careful.
Pizza I can have if I make it myself with goats cheese but every once in awhile...darn if I don't wanna just go to PizzaHut and kill myself on a medium pepperoni pizza all to myself...
Mustard is the only condiment I use right now lol
Tylenol is alright for me, avoid Advil like the plague because it's a blood thinner.
I miss my vodka :( I've had 3 drinks in the last year and a half. Change in my hangover was how I found out I had this stupid disease...it all started coming out the wrong end!
Once I'm off the prednisone though I think I will have a few more social drinks like vodka crans...
Don't like spicy food and I don't eat beans very often.
Hamburgers are fine for me so long as they arn't of the McDonalds nothing but congealed grease variety.
Candy and donuts I try and avoid...but there is a donut shop in my school...I don't always manage to escape without one.
Chocolate is ok in moderation and always of the dark variety.

I want a freakin latte!!!!
Posted 1/31/2009 4:08 AM (GMT 0)
To me dunkin donuts coffee is the best.. I prefer it over starbucks.. And I found a local store that carries it in decaff. I can even brew it at home. its best in an old fashioned percolator pot.
Tried pizza last week... not such a good day after that.
But I broke down this tues and had a Sub sandwich... yes I know... wheat=gluten. I had to though. LOL.. ANd with only that gluten I was fine. Like I've have said though.. I don;t have an allergy just an intolerance. averaging about once a week having somthing wiht wheat in it and for most part doing okay.
Posted 1/31/2009 5:37 AM (GMT 0)

It was my friends birthday tonight..and i broke down and had some nachos...quite a few. I am waiting to see what the consequences are now...I wish I ate before I went out...

I had two drinks...vodka water and barlime. ... should be ok with that.

I guess we'll see.....SO HARD sometimes. I didn't even realize I was eating so many because it came natural. I used to eat tons...All of a sudden I looked down at the empty plate and was like "uh oh..what did I do".

I really hope I dont pay dearly..... nono

Posted 1/31/2009 12:21 PM (GMT 0)
Plain nachos don't bother me... or even chicken nachos. I just have to keep the jalapenos off and stick to mild salsa and mild cheese sauce. Hopefully you will be alright.
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