Ensure or Boost?

     Do any of you drink Ensure while flaring?  Right now I have to take the pressure off my rectum.

You could/should consider Modulin IBD by Nestle....

http://www.nestle-nutrition.com/Contact_Us/Default.aspx

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My Naturopath said that boost/ensure are not good for people with IBD....contrary to what some people think, your diet does have a large part in your likelihood to get out of a flare or stay in remission. It amazes me that people say they eat whatever they want whenever they want. If you are in remission, sure you can eat what you want , but you are just filling your colon with bad bacteria and eventually the crap is gonna hit the fan...so to speak...

During my last really bad flare a couple years ago my husband bought me ensure because I wasn't eating.  Well after a couple cans the diarhea was so bad that I got so dehydrated  and had to be rushed to the emergency.  I spent the evening being hooked up to machines, I couldn't talk because all the saliva dried up it was awful.  I will never drink one of those again especially if I'm flaring.

Alan, that is the automatic word censor because words like that I guess are not deemed appropriate. The rule is, if you don't want your child to see or say the word then it shouldn't be on this forum.

When you're considering liquid nourishments, remember to read the label and the ingredients. Many of them contain a surprising amount of fiber, which may not be good for a flaring colon. They're made this way because they're often used for malnourished, debilitated people who tend toward constipation. Some contain large amounts of HFCS, which some people feel bothers them.

On the principle of "if it bothers you don't eat it", always read labels. Because we know each of us is different and we have to tailor our diets and treatment to suit our bodies.