GUM and UC

Hi Everyone,

I've often felt that gum does aggravate my Ulcerative Proctitis.  I just happen to love gum though!

Still I worry that I'm hurting myself by chewing gum.  I've tried to stop chewing gum, but it's been kind of hard.  I KNOW this is kind of silly/shallow post, but I wondered if anyone else has symptoms of UC when they chew gum?

It seems to cause mucus for me....not really bleeding.  I think I get bleeding from being constipated sometimes.  Anyway, I think the artificial sweetners and sorbitol in sugarless gum cause the problem for our colons.  My mother doesn't have UC and can chew gum without any problems.

Have a good weekend everyone!

 

The gum won't make your UC worse, but considering there's like five or more different artificial sweeteners in them, chewing can definitely cause increased bowel activity, gas and cramping and excessive mucous production if the activity triggers that process.

I'm a gum chewer since forever, but since there are pretty much zilch available with just sugar, the only one I'll chew is Spry. It has xylitol as the singular sweetener.

However, if I chew it anymore than twice daily (2 pieces at a time), I'll have gassy cramping about 4 hours afterward.

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I hate sugary gum and when I chew gum, I chew sugarless gum. However, I only chew maybe one a day because more then that it bothers my gut; increases gas and sometimes can cause D with me.

Unfortunately gums AND mints give me issues. At least mouthwash still works :(