Sorry in advance for the long post but I've never actually been able to discuss this all with people who will understand and whose opinions actually stem from personal experience. I have a GI apt on...
I started this about a week ago and have already noticed an improvement as far as less urgency and less frequency. I am still experiencing bleeding and D but I am going 2-3 times a day as opposed to...
I also basically stick to what is listed in the link above minus the dairy. I do eat some vegetables as well though, mostly zucchini, potatoes, beets and squash....
That's pretty much my veggie list, minus the leafy greens which seem to mess me up. I always forget about oatmeal though, I think I'll buy some tomorrow to take care of the sweet cravings! I miss...
Not currently on prednisone, although when I was I was literally starving! Every time I saw a picture of food or food on tv I would immediately want whatever it was, even stuff I would normally never...
Try the liquid diet with veggie juice. I always find cucumber and celery to be very soothing and cabbage juice is supposed to be good for fighting inflamation. You can add carrot and/or apple to any...
Anyone else experience intense and super specific cravings when flaring? I stick to a super strict low residue diet but constantly crave rich fatty fried salty foods even though my appetite is pretty...
To me blood equates with flaring. I see a lot, enough to turn the water bright red multiple times a day. I also get weak very quickly, and I think the visual impact doesn't help either, it's like...
Thanks for responding. I am currently in therapy, cognitive behavioural to be exact, and have been for about 2 years now so I am attempting to get things taken care of and it is helping considerably....
I was wondering if anyone has noticed malabsorption problems regarding un-UC related meds. More specifically I am having a very hard time sleeping and none of my usual sleeping pills / anti-anxiety...