I have also noticed that eating the same foods for long periods of time upset my stomach... Like greek yogurt was fine so then I started doing that for breakfast every day and my stomach started...
Yes, food does affect me but the things on my list are exactly what IBS people suffer from and then a few. I can't drink coffee anymore, chips are really hard on me, chocolate makes my stomach hurt...
I was diagnosed with UC in 2009 and it runs in both sides of my family. My mother and brother both have IBS and we all have the same symptoms. In 2009 I was put on asacol and it was like night and...
I changed GI docs but their are only two different groups of docs in my city and I left the other one cuz he wouldn't listen to me. There are 4 docs within each practice but I hate moving back and...
I am more on the constipated/bloated side which he said i'm eating the right foods but they cause gas. He told me to take two colace pills to help ease that pressure but I still feel bloated...
Anyone on here living with UC and IBS and constantly not feeling well? I don't ever feel "normal" My stomach always makes noises and I think its more the IBS than the UC but my GI doc won't listen to...
Sorry I didn't see the post that you worked overseas Wavefunction. I guess that would suck....
Thanks for the ideas guys. I usually eat a lot of brown rice and fruit when I have a flare up. I have to eat very bland food with little to no seasoning. My stomach gets very nauseated when i'm not...
I get 1 sick day for every 30 days I work. I was working at my current job in 2009 when I was diagnosed with UC. I used all my sick leave and vacation time. I had to go without pay later in the year...
Don't let UC be your crutch in life. Do what you want. I was honest with my employer and have had a very understanding boss and my co-workers pick up my slack when I am unable to come in. I make it...
Yes I was looking at free apps I could use on my phone to keep track. I know I won't be able to keep up with it on pen and paper. I garden and I do use all my veggies and herbs but I get tired of...
I like the food diary idea. It will probably help me get off the pounds I gained while on steriods! I might give packaged fiber another try. Hah, that is interesting. So does it take affect all at...
Hola & thanks! Well I have noticed that some vegatables cause me to get gassy. I was eating them raw. I know I do good with low fat meats and poultry. Fish is good too. All of it has to be grilled or...
[color=#800080> My doctor had told me to eat high fiber and low fat foods. I was doing good for a while but I have slowly stopped managing it. I really am ready to get on track and eat healthy. I...