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Posted 7/3/2012 10:53 PM (GMT 0)
Hello All ~~

I'm very new to UC and although I found a lot of GREAT Info here; I do have some questions.

First, during a flare how do you maintain your vitamin & mineral levels? My UC hit so fast I was hospitalized; I'm trying those nutritional drinks. I'm very weak since the UC strike & being in 7 days. Plus, when you have vomiting/nausea oh my......

Does one always bleed during a flare and if so, do you always go directly to the Dr. or ER?

If I understand correctly, the passing of mucous is part of the flare-but is this a good thing or bad thing? I don't understand the mucous issue.

If I also understand correctly, finding foods that help you is a hit/miss type of thing. I'm doing a "low residue" diet and honestly, I'm half afraid to add anything for fear of going into that pain/vomiting/diarrhea & nausea again.

My belly is so darn tender, it hurts just to walk; and right now, I can't think of bending over to even tie my shoes....just hurts too much. I'm guessing each person is different as to their symptoms and I just have to find my "new normal" of what my life will be like during a flare.

Candi
Posted 7/3/2012 11:34 PM (GMT 0)
When I'm flaring food seems to go right through me no matter what it is but raw fruits and veggies and spicy foods I stay away from and I really limit my dairy. Everyone can be different with what bothers them and what doesn't. Just add things slowly that way you know what bothers you. Keeping a food diary can be helpful. I don't really have the major pain and/or nausea that others get. Have you had any bloodwork done? If you have low iron levels from alot of bleeding that can really be tiring and wear you out. I was bleeding when I was first diagnosed but not nearly as bad during my two flares since. I have had some symptoms since then but no bleeding except from hemmies. Not everyone does bleed but even if I did I wouldn't immediately rush to the doctor and definetely not the ER. I just increase my meds first, if I don't see improvement then I make an appt with my GI. I see more mucous if I'm flaring then blood but I also can see it if I've eaten something my tummy doesn't like too much. I don't freak out at the first sign of it but if it continues I know I need to up my meds.

Hope you start feeling better soon!
Posted 7/4/2012 11:54 AM (GMT 0)
 

canzing,

The only way I can ensure getting adequate vitamin and mineral levels, is to take liquid vitamins and minerals on a daily basis.

I still add them to my daily shakes.

IMO, vitamins and minerals are generally too hard on the gut, and contain lots of fillers, which are also hard to digest.

So, I've gotten around that by taking pure liquid vitamins and minerals.

I hope you get out of your flare and start feeling better soon.

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