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Posted 12/22/2011 7:33 PM (GMT 0)
Just had a flare after five or six years with none.  Tues. at dr--they gave me a drip of glucose to hydrate me.  I'd been going both ends and couldn't keep even a sip of water down. 

Since then I've been on liquids, water, ginger ale, tea, juice watered down.  I don't feel particularly hungry alto my gut is snarling and making noises.  However, I do feel periodic nausea--which in the past it has always helped to eat a little something and the nausea will go away.  Since it has only been 2 days, I'm a little scared to try any food.  Applesauce, maybe?  The dr up'd my sulfasalazine from 2 -500 mg twice a day to 2 - 500 three times a day.  He wanted to give me prednazone but I refused.  I figure if I get worse I'll go to Endocort, which I have used before, and it seems to help.  I have no diarreaha and I'm not vomiting, so that's an improvement.  Am very fatigued. 

Anyway, after using liquids, what are some ideas for the next step of adding food?

Posted 12/22/2011 9:34 PM (GMT 0)
Homemade chicken broth and add cooked veggies and chicken as you choose! It is the best thing in the world. Buy a chicken, take out the inside package of liver, etc, put chicken in a pot with enough water to cover at least halfway. Put cover on pot and bring to a boil. When it's boiling turn it down to the lowest heat and simmer it for a couple of hours, keep it covered or the liquid will boil away.

You can do this in a large crockpot too. You can add celery and carrot if you want to but the chicken broth is all you really need. I just ladle mine out by the cup full and sip it. You can add a little salt for flavor. The chicken can be eaten too but after cooking for several hours it will be kind of tasteless.

You don't have to buy a whole chicken. You can make it with the cheapest chicken parts for sale like backs or legs because it's the bones that have the most nourishment.

The foods that never caused me problems were always protein types (except for soy) so tuna with mayo maybe?
Applesauce, the unsweetened kind sounds good.
Lots of people like to eat well cooked rice (not me but I'm just repeating others).
Well cooked carrots were also good for me.
I found that wheat, grains and dairy were bad for me but I can't say what your colon prefers.

Good luck.
Posted 12/22/2011 9:43 PM (GMT 0)
I agree with the chicken broth and applesauce, also jello, rice, mashed potatoes are good.
Posted 12/22/2011 10:34 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the tips.  I'm going to try making the chicken broth and maybe adding potatoes and a few vegies. Sounds good.
Posted 12/23/2011 12:50 AM (GMT 0)
Have you tried rectal meds? They tend to be helpful in controlling a flare.

I tend to prefer soup when I'm ill. I also end up eating a lot of chicken nuggets, soft root vegetables, and smoothies.
Posted 12/23/2011 8:28 AM (GMT 0)
Yes on the rectal meds.

Did you have stool tests done to make sure there's nothing else going on?

Have enough protein, and eggs are at least a good source.

Eat smaller meals more often during the day, and try to be as balanced as possible. Chew well.

Take probiotics to get your gut flora back into balance just in case it was something wonky.

Hope you feel better soon...
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Posted 12/23/2011 1:22 PM (GMT 0)
yo-yo,

If you want to go slow, you could add some good quality whey protein - made with almond milk - at least you'll get some much needed protein.

However, be careful not all whey protein are equivalent. Many are loaded with junk, and some contain lactose, casein - which might be problematic for you.

You could try hemp or pea protein - which won't add to your distress until you figure out through a food journal which foods might be problematic.

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