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Hi hmvpdx, It can be pretty overwhelming when first being diagnosed and suffering from the symptoms you've had. My lifestyle is bodybuilding and being in the gym and I take it seriously, so I was...
You are correct that gaining weight depends on total calories consumed. However the source of your calories is important as well. Muscle tissue is made of protein and in order to sustain your muscles...
Geez dude, you really didn't do yourself any favours here did you. If the doctor has prescribed you Lialda, I would say take it. It's purpose is to keep down inflammation (like a number of drugs we...
I guess I haven't had UC long enough to really know what helps and what makes things worse, etc. I was on a pretty fixed bodybuilders diet for a few years before my diagnosis. I ate a lot of protein...
Whey protein is a basic staple for bodybuilders (I've never heard of any that take soy). The only thing about whey is that it is absorbed relatively quickly. Casein protein may be another option if...
YES!! I have definitely had this issue and still do at times. I believe I'm still flaring but I was worse a month or so ago and I could not sleep on my left side. It was painful, uncomfortable and...
I've had type 6 and 7 for the last like two months. The chart suggests not eating fruit and eating a bunch of grains, etc. I've been on the SCD for about the same amount of time....eating grains is...
Hi Heidi, thanks for responding. I guess I kind of typed out my life story, lol. I'll have to post some of my questions as individual questions I guess. I'll look up the VSL #3 and look into getting...
Hi all, I’ve been reading this forum for the past few weeks but haven’t posted until now. I was diagnosed with UC last September. I actually didn’t exhibit all the classical symptoms at first. My...