What "bad" foods can you eat? I want some Zaxbys, a cheeseburger or something

I can eat burgers, pizza, and other greasy comfort foods as occassional indulgences without adverse effect on my uc symptoms. Not everyone is restricted that way. Some do have adverse reactions and won't eat them due to those consequences. Very individual illness. If you are to try anything use moderation as you don't know what the consequences will be.

I will warn you on spicey hot wing sauce as that'd be kryptonite to me. Hot pepper oils are indigestible and irritate the digestive tract from lips to bumm hole. Okay for a normal person, but not the best for an IBD patient. I'll opt for a very mild buffalo sauce, or choose wings dipped in something else like bbq sauce, plain or parm and spices.

I'd gradually add foods back to your diet as you heal, one food at a time. Unless you notice a reaction the next day then you're likely fine with it. I probably wouldn't introduce greasy foods first though at this point lol (start with healthier foods first).

Have you had food sensitivities in the past? Why are you afraid food will make you flare? There's no absolutes or certainties in how everyone with uc reacts.

I am eating ian occasional burger as well as a slice of pizza. Also French fries and seem to be ok. But I'm also on the Lialda 4 pills per day which I think helps. When I was flaring very badly I couldn't handle them and had to eat light and bland. I still stay away from
anything spicy like chili or nachos even though I used to love them with a nice spicy Bloody Mary.

I second the french fries... my gut loves em as well. Regular Potato Chips work to as long as I don't eat a full bag. Home made popcorn with butter and salt works awesome. Ummm... I guess that's about my junk food limit. I can eat some sweets in small qty without effect as well - the odd cookie or cupcake type thing. To many/to often causes issue.

I eat restaurant bacon and cheeseburgers minus the bun with crispy fries all the time - though some places it hit's me harder then others. Some places my gut loves them. In fact I had one tonight from the restaurant down the road.

Try not to get hung up on the food aspect...rules such as bad foods, illegal foods, flare foods, trigger foods are misunderstood and set one up for a huge guilt trip and extreme confusion. Food symptoms do not mean it's making a flare worse...but it can make one more uncomfortable and have more bms sometimes. Remember, however, that as you heal, you will go through a constipation phase that still sites inflammation and inproving. Those goods you stayed away from can come in handy to soften stool, increase peristalsis, and help bms.

I do, however, strongly suggest you get on rectal meds....initially retention enemas and possibly supportive suppositories.

Remember that UC starts at the rectum and spreads upward.....heals downward. Think bulb thermometer.

Welcome to the forum!
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