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Q: A diet for Ulcerative Colitis?
I am reading a book called “The Makers Diet” I want to know if anyone has heard of it. I have been diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis. I want to take the holistic approach. These antibiotics kill the good and bad bacteria. Is it absolutely necessary to eat Organic Fruit and Vegtables?

A: Yes, I’ve heard of it. When you think about it we were meant to eat what the good Lord provided for us on this earth, not all the chemicals, preservatives and pesticides that are in our food supply. That is why it is so very important to buy and eat organic. People with UC must be diligent about eating wholesome meals. Protein deficiency is common. Buy organic meats. Make sure you get a good variety of fresh vegetables. Juices are very good since they require very little work from the digestive sys. Drink vegetable juices every day. Cabbage juice is particularly helpful in healing ulcerated areas. Eat a cultured product like kefir every day or yogurt if you’re not allergic to dairy. Drink lots of water to prevent dehydraion. Avoid……. refined carbs, white flour, white rice, brown and white sugar. No red meat, fired or greasy foods. No foods high in saturated, hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated fat. Be careful with high fiber foods. No alcohol, caffeine,carbonated or spicy foods. Many people with Crohn’s/UC have undetected food allergies, when they remove these foods ffrom their diets, the disease often completely disappears. Dairy and wheat are common triggers. Aloe vera juice soothes and heals the digestive tract. Enteric coated fish oil reduces inflammation. Digestive enzymes will aid digestion and probiotics will supply friendly bacteria. Peppermint tea is an excellent tonic, chamomile will reduce intestinal inflammation, slippery elm is a traditional remedy for bowel disorders. Oregano can be taken for an infectionthat accompanies Crohn’s. Boswellia has a powerful anti-inflammatory benefit. I hope all this is helpful

Q: I am suffering from Ulcerative Colitis. What kind of Diet should I go on to alleviate my symptoms?
I have gone to many doctors, and the best solutions they offered were surgery and taking a bunch of pills and suppositories that don’t really work. I don’t know what to do and the symptoms havent gotten better after a month. What should I do?

A: The most important thing to do is to reduce the incidence of diarrhea and blood. Probiotics, especially the sacchromyces boulardii yeast are known to reduce and even eliminate the diarrhea. Research has shown that boulardii up to 6 times a day is important for UC patients. Below are a list of not too many bacteria that are readily available on various websites or a place like Whole Foods.

As far as diet goes you want to minimize the ingestion of sulfur containing foods, especially if you are experiencing rotten egg smelling farts as those kind of farts are indicating that you have a high concentration of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) which is a toxic byproduct of protein digestion. Those stinky farts also mean that your body is not properly detoxifying the H2S and will weaken the colon cells. Less meat, less onions and garlic, are important ways of reducing the sulfide precursors.

As far as things to add, make sure that you are ingesting the bifidobacteria listed below and get some Metamucil, which is essentially repackaged Psyllium husks, or Plantago Ovata fiber. The combination of Psyllium and bifidobacteria has been shown to be as effective as the standard pharmaceutical 5-ASA type drugs such as Pentasa or Mensalamine in clinical testing. Go figure $500/month vs. less than $60/month. The combination of 5-ASA, psyllium husk, and bifidobacteria is also beneficial.

As long as you are getting the bifidobacteria, try some oat bran, wheat bran, or brown rice. In in many patients the bran products help reduce inflammation.

There are many things you can to to ease colitis. Review the following list of KEYWORDs and go to http://www.pubmed.gov and type in: “ulcerative colitis” KEYWORD
to see the results of the peer reviewed journals. Here is the list…

lactobacillus and bifidobacteria: Kyodophilus by Wakanuga
lactoabacillus GG: Lactobacillus GG by Culturelle
sacchromyces boulardii: a gut friendly yeast by Jarrow
Pepto Bismol
Fish oil
bromelain
papain
quercetin
boswellia
vitamin C
vitamin E
magnesium in citrate or ionic form: traceminerals.com

The best but unpleasant treatment is a human fecal transplant. In pubmed type in: fecal Borody TJ
and you will see the articles. Download and review and you will learn that some people can be cured of ulcerative colitis. According to Borody, about 1/6 colitis patients get cured. You could be one of the lucky ones. I know folks who are doing well with this treatment.

Secondary possibilities
capric acid (not much research here but shown to be good against a Candida infection)
caprylic acid (not much research here but shown to be good against a Candida infection)

Q: Is there a specific diet I should try to stick to since I have Ulcerative Colitis?
I have been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis for 2 years or so now, and I was in the Air Force where the doctor prescribed me Asacol. Since then I have gotten out and a new doctor put me on Sulfallazine and it worked for a while but I have been in a flare up state for like 3 months now and he put me on prednisone and 6mp. I have been tapered off of the prednisone which helped me with my flare up, and since I have been off it I have been flared up. Is there some sort of diet I can try?

A: I have Crohn’s (13 years of 20) and my gastro has always told me to eat whatever i can tolerate. excluding corn and other hulled veggies. smoothies are the best thing.you can put supplements and such. avoid lots of orange juice though. it’ll really cause diarrhea. of everything i’ve tried, smoothies have been the easiest on my guts. like the last poster said, avoid lots of seeds(strawberries, raspberries, kiwi, black/blueberries)they do not digest. there are so many recipes and you can buy them pre-made. it’s something easy that you won’t get burnt out on. also, while having a flare up, don’t eat raw fruits and vegetables, they are incredibly hard to digest. owww! if you want your 5 a day, cook them down to mush and then chew it very well. or if you can handle it try v8- although it’s rather acidic, and your bowel movements will be red. just keep that in mind so you don’t panic when you go to flush and see red. hope this helps.

Q: Ulcerative Colitis – huge diet problem, really need some advice!!!?
Hi there.
History:
I have had ulcerative colitis for three years. I was admitted to the hospital on the 15th of December. I was discharged two weeks ago as the hospital said they cannot do anything more for my recovery.

The drugs that I am on are 40 mg of prednisone (steroid), 3 Imuran pills per day (auto-immune suppressant), and I will be taking my third infusion of Remicade in two weeks (Remicade is a new ‘wonder drug’ that is supposed to do wonders after the third infusion). Drugs haven’t done much yet

My problem is this: I cannot eat anything! Mostly whatever I eat (especially grains, starch, sugars–all normal, prepared foods) makes my bowel movements worse, and I lose a lot of weight. I am on a diet called the Maker’s Diet (just starting Phase 2), but even on this there are many things I cannot have to eat.
Does ANYONE out there have ideas of good foods/recipes that I can have which will be good to my system, but will help me to gain weight?
Thanks if you have any ideas

A: here is a link for you to look at http://www.asacol.com/take-control/ulcerative-colitis-diet.jsp Good Luck

Q: Ulcerative colitis and diet question – please help!?
I have had UC for two years now and no medicines have been able to help prevent flare ups. I was so sick three weeks ago that I was nearly admitted to hospital. In desperation I decided to try what a friend had suggested – to cut out all dairy products from my diet. I did, and ever since I have been much better. Has anyone else experienced this, or has anyone excluded any other foods from their diet that has helped them? Thank you,

A: I’ve had UC for 1.5 years and have cut out all dairy, fried foods, raw veggies, hummus and real spicy foods, I have notice a lot of difference but I still have flare ups. I seem to get flare ups due to stress and my emotional state. I take Colazal but it doesn’t really seem to get it completely under control. I am lucky though in that I don’t have any pain with my UC and it is a really mild case. I do drink 6-8 oz aloe vera juice a day and take pro-biotics.

Q: Has you tried the vitamin E enema & diet to CURE ulcerative colitis?
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant.
I CURED my severe condition of ulcerative colitis over 25 years
ago with a vitamin E enema you prepare yourself and diet.No other
medication. No problems since.Results within one week.The correct
diet of fiber binds the stool,provides the proper environment for the growth of good bacteria and removes the constant colon
irritation produced by wrong food choices which gives the open
sores a chance to heal.The vitamin E enema works with the body
immune system to heal the colon wall.

The enemas are made from the vitamin E you buy in a drugstore.
Additional infomation at http://www.curezone.com Type vitamin E enema in the upper RIGHT hand corner of the opening page search window

A: Sorry, I wouldn’t touch this…”cure” with a infinity pole. There used to be a big thing about coffee enemas and cancer at one point. It fulfilled it’s goal too. Lots of people wasted thier money on this QUACK “cure”.

Q: What helps the symtoms of ulcerative colitis?
Does anyone know if there is a special diet that helps ulcerative colitis? I was thinking of eliminating meat to see if that would help even though people do that for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis is a little different. Any suggestions would be great!

A: eliminating meat won’t really help much.. the best things to cut out are fried foods, overly processed foods, popcorn, fake sugars, other veggies that will irritate your stomach too. The sugars to completely watch out for are any that end it -itol like sorbitol which is found in many gums. my nutritionist I had said to avoid these because they cause diarrhea which would definitely not help us with UC. I’d also watch dairy intake. I know that I became fairly lactose intolerant with my UC. Organic foods help tremendously as well since they aren’t processed and they are more natural.

Q: Does diet cause ulcerative colitis (i.e. junk food, fast food, meat, dairy)?
I think my diet & sweet tooth had something to do with me getting UC.

A: hi savory, I have crohn’s disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease like UC.

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America has accurate information on how IBD is dxed, what each disease is, how it’s treated, dietary information, surgery, the latest treatments, surgery, plus they have a hotline and a live chat that is run by healthcare experts well versed in UC/CD. They have a forum where you can post questions to others in the same situation as well.

Check out the site to find a local CCFA support chapter near you. You can meet many folks like yourself and swap stories and info as to which hospitals are the best, which GIs are the best, which ones to avoid, plus they have educational meetings where dieticians, drug reps, insurance reps, surgeons, etc. come to educate patients as well as their family/friends about living with IBD.

Here is some info from the CCFA site:

What is Ulcerative Colitis?

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic (ongoing) disease of the colon, or large intestine. The disease is marked by inflammation and ulceration of the colon mucosa, or innermost lining. Tiny open sores, or ulcers, form on the surface of the lining, where they bleed and produce pus and mucus. Because the inflammation makes the colon empty frequently, symptoms typically include diarrhea (sometimes bloody) and often crampy abdominal pain.

The inflammation usually begins in the rectum and lower colon, but it may also involve the entire colon. When ulcerative colitis affects only the lowest part of the colon — the rectum — it is called ulcerative proctitis. If the disease affects only the left side of the colon, it is called limited or distal colitis. If it involves the entire colon, it is termed pancolitis.

hope this helps.

Q: Controlling diet for ulcerative colitis patients???
I always thought that nutients and what not are absorbed in the small intestine.
So why do patients with ulcerative colitis (which is in the large intestine) need to watch out about what they’re eating (no fatty foods, sour or hot food,etc). I mean i know that if you eat really hot food even a normal person might get diarrhoea, but i thought that the large intestine is only responsible for absorbing water and minerals/??

So is there a valid reason for discriminating food? And what exactly should you avoid??

A: Different foods promote inflammation; it doesn’t have to touch that part once your body has digested it.

Knee joints aren’t involved in digestion but still get inflamed from RA sufferers eating white bread and cake.

Q: Is cutting out all grains,potatoes,milk and sugar out of my diet going to heal my ulcerative colitis?
will no carbs and homemade yougurt really help me and how long can I stay on this kind of diet?

A: Been there had that, best thing IS natural yogurt

Q: diet for ulcerative colitis?
is there any food i should stop eating??

A: Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disease in which the large intestine becomes inflamed and ulcerated (pitted or eroded), leading to flare-ups (bouts or attacks) of bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. The long-term risk of colon cancer is increased.
Dietary modification may reduce the symptoms of the disease.
* Lactose intolerance is noted in many ulcerative colitis patients. Those with suspicious symptoms should get a lactose breath hydrogen test.
* Patients with abdominal cramping or diarrhea may find relief or a reduction in symptoms by avoiding fresh fruits and vegetables, caffeine, carbonated drinks and sorbitol-containing foods.
* Many dietary approaches have purported to treat UC, including the Elaine Gottschall’s specific carbohydrate diet and the “anti-fungal diet” (Holland/Kaufmann).
* The use of elemental and semi-elemental formula has been successful in pediatric patients.

Q: Ulcerative Colitis ANYONE? Help with safe foods and diet!?
It’s been almost 3 years, and I have flare-ups at least every 3-4 weeks. I’m on Pentasa, the cortifoam, if you have it, you know the drill.

What are safe foods you can eat that keep you healthy and able to go about a normal life? What foods do you avoid??
**What vitimans or nutritional suppliments help?***
I have been tested for everything from gluten to lactose.
I cannot eat tomato, or oranges, or even the peels of an apple or any fruit. I have been on a very bland diet for the past 2 1/2 years, and this is so hard! Any foods that help or tear you up please list.

Any new medical treatments on the horizon?
(I have to go for another colonoscopy– that was all the doctor could do for me)
This is my 2nd GI and they just say everyone is different.

***PLEASE ANSWER IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH ULCERATIVE COLITIS, COLITIS OR CHRON’S***
**please no mean or nasty remarks!**
This is a horrid problem and I’m looking for answers, and kindness
-Does UC ever go away?-is forever
Please share your treatment that your Doctor has given you!
Thank you for the information.
Any holistic remedies out there?

If you have Colitis, please IM me, so I can learn more.
mystic_gift
I want to thank everyone for their answers, and all great ideas and suggestions and sharing your experience with me.
I just saw on tv www.STOPUC.com a new medical trial! i am going to look into it.

Again, thank you and please keep answering and adding information to my questions!

Colitis shouldn’t have to hurt this much!

A: Only you can determine your diet. Everyone is different what may be bad for me may be ok for you. I am really new to this disease, so my knowledge is limited. I am currently taking 3 fish oil pills a day, I eat and Activa yogurt everyday along with taking a pro biotic pill, and I eat 20 fresh or frozen blueberries a day. I also take ascol(sp). I can tell you that I noticed a big difference when I started taking fish oil (my doctor suggested it). I am not sure why the blueberries work, but my mom’s boyfriend has Chron’s and a nurse told him to eat them. I have noticed a difference since I started eating them.

I hope this is not forever, and it does sound like they are getting more treatments for it.

Good luck.

Q: I have had ulcerative colitis for 10 months and am looking for help in treating this disease. Food/diet/meds.?
I have been on Prednisone for several months and recently started on Imuran (azathioprine), however, no improvement has occurred.

I have diarrhea 10-15 times /day, usually very shortly after eating or drinking any liquid.

Would appreciate help (success stories) with food to eat. medications that have worked, diet controls or any information that would help alleviate this problem.

Thank you

A: This is the site doctors go to for help….
Try the main site address also.

Q: does aloevera helps in flareups of ulcerative colitis?what is a diet in it?Any specific medicine?

A: There are articles you can read on aloe vera and ulcerative colitis (UC) and it certainly looks like it may offer some help in management of the condition:

http://www.bastyrcenter.org/content/view/694/

You might also like to try slippery elm as its muciliganeous properties may be soothing on the bowel. Another one is marshmallow root. Don’t forget also to try Manuka honey:

Read this short article on Manuka honey and UC:
http://www.manukahoneyusa.com/ulcerative-colitis.htm
but if you are diabetic consult your health care provider first.
You might also like to try acidophilus if you don’t take this already:

Acidophilus and UC
http://www.lef.org/prod_hp/abstracts/php-ab_acidophilus.html
However if you are on the drug Sulfasalazine then talk to your doctor first as acidophilus may speed up the metabolism..

http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/lactobacillus-000310.htm

You should consult a qualified Naturopath/Herbalist in consultation with your doctor as you need to be sure you are getting the correct medical advice alongside any treatment you want to try. UC is a chronic disease and needs the correct management. Don’t give up hope though and try lots of different approaches in agreement with your doctor.

Another article you might like to read on herbs/phytotherapy for UC:

http://www.crohns.net/Miva/education/articles/Crohns_Colitis_Bone_Phytotherapy.shtml

Best wishes.

Q: a diet for someone with ulcerative colitis?

A: Mnay people with UC find they do better on a diet that rigidly excludes milk and all milk products. Others can’t tolerate fish or some other protein food. A food diary might help you figure out what triggers flareups for you.

During remissions a high fiber diet is supposed to be good, but during flareups, most people are more comfortable with low residue diets. Whatever works for you.

Don’t fear surgery if you are having almost constant flareups, as your life will be dramatically better afterwards. I speak from experience.

diet for colitis

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Read and learn more about diet for colitis. For more, visit the Colitis website Colitis.PopularThinking.com

Q: is there a special diet for colitis?
Last week I was diagnosed with colitis although they havent confomred what type yet. I am on a high dose of steriods and anti inflammitorys. They are helping alot and I have never felt better! But I was wondering if any other colitis sufferers out there had a special diet that prevented or reduced the symptoms of colitis.

A: Diet for Colitis
Eat a low-carbohydrate,high-vegetable-protein diet.Include alfalfa or barley in the diet. Baked or broiled fish, chicken, and turkey with out skin are acceptable sources of protein,Eat lots of vegetables.If you cannot tolerate raw vegetables, steam them.
Eat a high fiber diet.Oat bran, brown rice, barley and other whole grains, lentils,and related products such as rice cakes are good.Be sure grains are well cooked.
Keep fats and oils out of your diet, and stay away from high- fat milk and cheeses.Fats and oils exacerbate the diarrhea that comes with colitis.
Include garlic in the diet for it’s healing and antibiotic properties.
Eat cooked foods broiled or baked, not fried or sauteed avoid sauces made with butter.
Avoid carbonated soft drinks ,spicy foods, and anything containing caffine.These substances irritate the colon. Also avoid red meat,sugar, and processed foods.
Try soy- based cheese instead of dairy cheeses.try soymilk or rice milk instead of cows milk.If you do eat dairy foods use non fat types.If you have lactose intolerance, try lactose- free milk.Many lactose ontolerant people can tolerate low fat yogurt.
Drink plenty of liquids at least 8 8oz glasses of water daily to make up for the fluid lost with diarrhea.carrto and cabbage juices and green drinks are good.
Do not eat fruit on an empty stomach.Eat it at the end of a meal instead .Fruit juices should be diluted with water and taken during or after meals.

Q: What is the best diet for colitis?

A: dark leafy vegatables and a phyto-nutrient supplement called phyto-matrix.

Q: Chihuahua diet for colitis?
My Chi was diagnosed with colitis. She was eating Royal Canin Chihuahua Special Breed food from Petco since 6 months old. Since this colitis problem, my vet changed her to Eukanuba Low residual diet and she just throws it up. As my last effort, I decided to cook for her is the best thing. I don’t want to deal with pet food since the recall. The diet I give her consists of ground beef, rice and baby food vegetables. Her stool is still sometimes watery and I dont know what to do. What should I feed my dog for her problem? Also, what about a vitamin supplement?
I can always substitute ground chicken or lamb in place of the beef. This cannot be bad, its the main ingredients in any dog food. Would this better for her?

A: You really should call your vet back and clear this with him/her. No one here is really qualified. Some vitamins could actually hurt her.

Q: What’s good food/diet for large breed with Colitis?
My girls are on Solid Gold Wolf King(bison and fish). Found out one of them has colitis. I hear that chicken base is better? What kind of Sensitive Stomach dry food should I feed her. My vet wants to put her on Sensitive Stomach formular like Science Diet.
Thank you.

A: Raw diet!

No joke… we have recommended the raw diet to several owners who have a dog who suffers from colitis and they are all doing wonderfully.

Eh, I really hate anything Science Diet. The food is junk.

Q: what is the best diet for acute colitis?

A: Colitis is due primarily to inflammation of the intestines. This is generally caused by bad digestion in the stomach. If the pH of the stomach does not get down to 0.8 to 3.0, the food will sit in the stomach and putrefy, rot, and ferment. As it passes through the pyloric sphincter into the jejunum, it is not acidic enough to cause much secretin to be produced and the pancreas won’t secrete bicarbonate to neutralize the chyme. This allows the chyme to be too acidic as it passes down the colon creating the irritation and inflammation. The high acidity in the stomach also causes the bad bacteria to not be killed allowing many disease organisms into the gut.

You need to first make sure you fix that problem first. Antacids are just the opposite of what you should do. They neutralize the very thing that will help solve the problem. You need to take Betaine HCL after each meal to increase the stomach acid. Also, you should be eating at least 1/2 to 1 tsp. of “Pink Sea Salt” to give the stomach the CL- ion to make the acid.

The very best food you can eat are fermented vegetables. Eating these will greatly help give the intestines what they need to make them strong again. You can order a very good supply of these that are organic and excellently prepared at:

www.healingmovements.net Call them at: (310) 829 – 4383

The alternative to this is to go to the doctor and get drugs that you will take for the rest of your life and suffer your way into old age.

good luck to you

Q: Is it necessary to stay on a restricted diet forever following an attack of colitis?
I was recently hospitalized due to my very first severe attack with colitis. I have always suffered along with this ailment throughout my childhood and now well into my 50’s. However, it has always subsided with a common sense diet etc but no medication. This time around I could do nothing to stop the pain and even had intestinal bleeding. The doctor released me from the hospital with a very restricted diet. I am on 2 courses of antibiotics and pain killers. I have been home for 3 days and am just beginning to feel better. I have just started eating solids like baby food, jello, toast, cottage cheese etc. Can I ever try chocolate or any of the other foods I so love again? I will be going for a colonoscopy soon and have made an appointment with another doctor. My sons have Crohn’s desease. This seems to run in our family. What else can I expect from this illness?

A: No theories about the causes of ulcerative colitis have been proven. But researchers think the body’s immune system reacts to a virus or bacteria by causing ongoing inflammation in the intestinal wall. Although this is considered to be a problem with your immune system, some doctors think the immune system reaction may be a result, not the cause, of the disease. Ulcerative colitis is not caused by emotional distress or sensitivity to certain foods or food products, but these factors may trigger symptoms in some people.

A: here is a link for you to look at http://www.asacol.com/take-control/ulcerative-colitis-diet.jsp Good Luck

Q: What is the best diet for PCOS and Colitis?

A: My dad had severe Colitis for over 3 years. He started taking a few Herbalife products when I began selling it and his symptoms have completely disappeared. To my amazement, he was a skeptic, and I had to twist his arm to try the products, but now he tells EVERYBODY about them! lol
I have never had a client with PCOS, however there are a couple targeted nutrition products from Herbalife as well that aide in the female reproductive system health.
Let me know if you’d like more information!

VitalityAvenue@gmail.com

-Lindsay

So is there a valid reason for discriminating food? And what exactly should you avoid??

A: Different foods promote inflammation; it doesn’t have to touch that part once your body has digested it.

Knee joints aren’t involved in digestion but still get inflamed from RA sufferers eating white bread and cake.

Q: diet for ulcerative colitis?
is there any food i should stop eating??

Q: Is there any where that I can acquire a diet sheet for someone suffering with C Diff?colitis?
My sister has just contracted C diff after having a cesarian at Hospital.No one knows what she can eat! She is still in – 3 weeks- very angry and depressed.

A: Hayley K,
Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) is a bacterium that is related to the bacterium that causes tetanus and botulism. The C. difficile bacterium has two forms, an active, infectious form that cannot survive in the environment for prolonged periods, and a nonactive, “noninfectious” form, called a spore, that can survive in the environment for prolonged periods. Although spores cannot cause infection directly, when they are ingested they transform into the active, infectious form.

ALL ANSWERS SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY RESEARCHED, IN ANY FORUM AND ESPECIALLY IN THIS ONE. MANY ANSWERS ARE FLAWED.

The information provided here should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.

I add links with some details that may be of interest

http://healthlink.mcw.edu/
article/954992292.html

http://www.cdc.gov/
ncidod/dhqp/id_CdiffFAQ
_general.html

http://stanford.wellsphere.com/
healthy-cooking-article/news-for-
colitis-sufferers:-nutritional-diet-
and-ulcerative-colitis/353149

Hope this helps
matador 89

colitis diets

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Read and learn more about colitis diets. For more, visit the Colitis website Colitis.PopularThinking.com

Q: Is there any special diets for someone with ulcerative colitis?
Steriods, anti-inflamatories, anti-biotics (oral and rectally are not working). So I’m looking into special diets.

A: You should not eat anything which may be an allergen. Best foods are rice, corn, white meat, potatoes. Take in vitamines as caps and not via fruits. Take incense caps. up to 12 per day, and intestinal bacterias like Vita Biosa.

Q: Any great website resources on diets for maintaining Ulcerative Colitis in a state of remission?

A: All the best. =)

P.S. For some reason, the rest of the first link isn’t coming up. I’m afraid you’ll have to type it in yourself. After nutrition/, the rest is resources/gastro_uc.pdf

Q: collagenous colitis ..diets and such what is available in this catagory?
a disorder of the dietary kind

A: go to gastronet.com

Q: have any colitis diets?
helpme

A: I know what Colitis is like I wish I could find a diet that helps, I find not having caffeine helps a little

A: Raw diet!

No joke… we have recommended the raw diet to several owners who have a dog who suffers from colitis and they are all doing wonderfully.

Eh, I really hate anything Science Diet. The food is junk.

Q: diets for ulcerated colitis?

A: * Limit dairy products; some patients benefit from lactase-fortified products.
* Try low-fat foods.
* Experiment with foods high in fiber (fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains).
* Eat small meals.
* Drink plenty of water.
* Talk to a dietitian.

Q: Has anyone out there had any sucess treating colitis, chrones or IBS by eliminating flour from their diets?

A: Flour is a trigger food for IBS in many people. Try the following link for more trigger foods. This is a self-help support group for the above-mentioned conditions.

As long as you are getting the bifidobacteria, try some oat bran, wheat bran, or brown rice. In in many patients the bran products help reduce inflammation.

Secondary possibilities
capric acid (not much research here but shown to be good against a Candida infection)
caprylic acid (not much research here but shown to be good against a Candida infection)

Q: Boxer ulcerative colitis…HELP ME PLEASE! good diets? places to help me out? medicine that works? anything!?
My boxer has ulcerative colitis and nothing is helping. we have been battling this for 4 months now. she has been to the vet (numerous vets); she had a colonosocopy and biopsy to be sure of what we are dealing with, and she has been prescribed various meds and nothing is helping. we’re running out of options (and money). she has had diarreah for months now and it’s gotten worse. she is litterally spilling liquid out of her bum. she has to go out about 7 times daily (twice in the middle of the night) and has lots of accidents in the house (i’m basically losing my mind) it’s not a potty training problem, she just can’t help it. she litterally explodes when she gets out the door, if she makes it out. she is losing so much weight i don’t know what to do. also, we live in an appartment, and our neighbors are probably not too happy with our “lawn ornaments” but it is impossible to pick up after her. i need help, does anyone else have this problem? has anyone delt with this before?
she was eating innova large breed puppy food, then we tried the eukanuba intestinal care diet, and now we’re trying nature’s recipe easily digestible nutrition puppy. none of them seemed to make a difference. it sounds like a lot of switching, but we gradually swap her food so we don’t upset her stomach too much.
oh, and her medicines she’s on right now are:
Prednisone, metronidazole, sulfasalazine, and imuran.

A: Tony with the four thumbs down it right. Change the food. Go to meat/rice combo. Stay away from processed dog good, grains (especially corn), beef and dairy. Also use a run of albon and follow with probiotics, even yogurt would be good. You may have to go through a run of steroids to get it under control a bit.

You do understand that you have a much bigger problem than “lawn ornaments”. If you don’t get this under control, she is dead. I would be stuffing lamb and rice or chicken and rice down her daily mixed with plain yogurt and even some mashed bananas.

Q: My cat has colitis and has to change his diet. Any help?
My 7 year male cat ’sugar’ has been diagnosed with colitis. He loves the usual cat food but has to be on chicken or fish permanently now. the vet said i could buy special sensitive foods etc but are not available in supermarkets Does anyone know what are good brands and where i can get them from or can anyone suggest some recipies i can make myself with chicken or fish to give him difference. Thank you

A: My cat had colitis at the beginning of this year but her vet only put her on special i/d diet until the colitis was cleared up, which was about 2/3 weeks. He may have done this as she has special food anyway because she has kidney problems. My cat will be 23 next birthday and her vet knows her well. She lives for her food and all these special foods end up getting boring because it only comes in a couple of flavours.
I won’t say this is the case but these special foods, which are only available from vets, are very expensive and bring in a lot of revenue for the surgery, make sure he’s not just trying to get you buy it after ’sugar’ doesn’t need it anymore. You should trust your vet though and take his advice not mine, i’m not a vet. If the colitis has been a reaccuring thing then maybe it’s best to stay on the food but if it’s a one off thing………
A small word of advice though, don’t give him too much chicken. It contains alot of protein which can be bad for the kidneys. You don’t want one problem to lead to another. Don’t bother too much with recipies, cats don’t think the way we do. They like a little variety in flavours but just remember that they are carnivores after all. So unless your going to add a little mouse or pigeon to his diet don’t worry too much! Also, when the colitis does clear up, get him insured. It’s the best thing I ever did for my old girl. It’s only cheap but it saves forking out for vet bills and I’m sure he’s worth it. Find a policy that includes prescription foods and your sorted.
Good Luck with ‘Sugar’ I’m sure he’ll be fine.

ALL ANSWERS SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY RESEARCHED, IN ANY FORUM AND ESPECIALLY IN THIS ONE. MANY ANSWERS ARE FLAWED.

I add links with some details that may be of interest

http://healthlink.mcw.edu/
article/954992292.html

http://www.cdc.gov/
ncidod/dhqp/id_CdiffFAQ
_general.html

http://stanford.wellsphere.com/
healthy-cooking-article/news-for-
colitis-sufferers:-nutritional-diet-
and-ulcerative-colitis/353149

Hope this helps
matador 89

colitis diet plan

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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Q: Husband has been told he has ulcerative colitis, any advice or help?
In June my husband was told by the family doc that she wanted him on crestor because his cholesterol was mildly elevated and compound with his family history that it was the right decision. About 2 weeks after that he started have diarrhoea, we tried to get a hold of the doc but ended up having the pharmacist tell us to stop the meds immediately, and the symptoms should go. Not the case this has been going on since the end of July, he is to the point he can not leave the house, at this point he has seen a Specialist and had a flex scope done. The specialist is saying ulcerative colitis and has prescribed antibiotics, and a enema nightly containing a steroid to help reduce the swelling. We have not been advised of a diet plan, how to manage the situation or any thing else. At this point my husband is running to the washroom 25 to 30 times a day. Not to mention he is becoming depressed and very frustrated. Any one dealing with this themselves or can direct me how to handle this situation. At this point I have to say the docs have not been alot of help. Any one?

A: I absolutely feel his pain. Gastros have been absolutely no help to me here, other than diagnosis. Most gastros don’t have a clue when it comes to diet/gut reaction.

Check out the Specific Carbohydrate Diet or SCD. The book is called Breaking the Vicious Cycle by Elaine Gottschall. The book is written specifically for those of us with gut trouble.

I was on it a few years ago when I was in the bathroom up to 70 times per day – absolutely miserable way to live. I went on the diet and got it under control. (it took me many months) Then I was so dumb to think that I could eat whatever I wanted. It was great for about 1 year then it came back, but luckily I knew what it was and began the diet again. This time I’ll stay on it until the flare eases and I go back in to remission. Then I will only cheat from time to time, but stick to the diet. It works for many, but that doesn’t mean it will your perfect remedy.

I’ve learned to cope with colitis by putting a porta potty in my Suburban – (removed a second row bucket seat in case you are wondering!) just because I can’t always make it to where ever. My friends all know if they see me parked in a parking lot somewhere – do not approach the vehicle! I know every bathroom in the town it seems. I have to have a little humor about it or I would go crazy. I seem to have more anxiety when in a flare and that also can cause me to go more often. Like just before leaving the house, I get nervous – afraid I might have to go – and usually will have to go 3 times before I get out the door. Sometimes it subsides, sometimes not. You can’t stop living.

I took my food with me last night to a restaurant and nobody seemed to mind. And I got to be with my friends and they didn’t feel like they had to miss out because of me. I’m ok with it because I know the food will make me sick. My husband and daughter (9) have been great supporters and very understanding when things get embarrassing for me.

It is a very hard diet especially at first, but many have had success with it. The first part is hard because you have to basically go on an elimination diet of sorts. Then slowly add foods seeing how you tolerate them. It’s hard, but somehow it is easier when all you want is to get better. Best of luck to you. Contact me if you would like to discuss further.

Q: Need some help with a BARF Diet?
Hey guys I need your help. Please if you feed your dog a BARF diet aka Bones and Raw foods…I need info. I used to prepare my show dogs with a barf diet. But that was a few year ago. All I can remember that we used ground sirloin and kelp and yogurt(plain) The rest I have no idea. I am trying to research it online but I can only find site that sell the premade stuff and that is not what I want. I want to create my own feeding plan with extra fiber help because of digestive problems. I have talked to my vet and though he has no personal exprerience in treating dogs with chronic colitis he is going to help me monitor my dog through the process for any changes that it may do. SO any good website or personal info on how you do your would be great. Oh BTW my dog is 25lbs Basenji…so it would help if you added what breed and weight your dog is that you are feeding so I can make personal notes! Thanks in advance for any help!

A: The Biologically Appropriate Raw Food diet is made up of raw meaty bones, raw meat (variety is the key), steamed or pureed vegetables, organ meat such as liver and heart and gizzards and whole eggs.
Aid in digestion I add non-fat yogurt that has live cultures several meal a week. I add ginger root for flavor and digestion and a splash of unprocessed apple cider vinegar to the veggies glop. (not all at the same time, I vary )
Veggie Glop: greens like lettuce ( except iceberg which has no nutritional value)chard, mustard greens, parsley, carrot tops,(greens make up about 50% of the glop) carrots, yellow, green and red veggies (if you use pumpkin or winter squash cook it first because it is rather tough), whole eggs ( include the shell for added calcium),fruits.Stick in blender or food processor and whirl away. I make a large batch all at once and then seperate into weekly sized portions and freeze. About 2% of the meal several times a week is a great source of vitamins and fiber
I have a big ol’ 120lb White Shepherd who tends toward the “full figured” side so I feed her about 2% of her ideal body weight per day.
Smaller dogs generally have a high metabolism so they need a higher percentage of food per body weight. And of course the dog’s activity level factors in too.
Remember Variety is the key to complete nutrition. Using different types of meat provides a “balanced diet”.
Keep in mind that raw bones are good, cooking makes bones tough, brittle and dangerous.
I have been feeding raw for a very long time, even before the recalls and raw feeding came into “fashion”.
I continue to do ongoing research and reading to keep up with developments and discoveries. I recently came upon a book that had lots of helpful hints to simplify the process, dispel some long held myths and contained useful guidlines toward amounts and types of raw diets.
“Raw Dog Food, Make it easy for you and your dog” by Carina Beth MacDonald.
http://www.dogwise.com/
I hope this helped in some way.

Q: Inconclusive biopsy test (Colon)
Hello, I’ve been diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis, had some problems, ended up in the hospital and they did another scope and my dr said that the biopsy came back inconclusive? Anyone have any idea of why or how that would happen? Should I ask to have another test? Go for a 2nd opinion??

Also: when admitted to the hospital he was thinking I had a colon infection, then he told me that he was 80 percent sure it was that but wanted to wait on more test to come back. Then next day says that I don’t have a colon infection and wanted to see what the biopsy test showed. Then that came back and he said , well I think it’s either an infection or your colitis had spread or your just having a severe flare up right now and gave me a diet plan, tons of meds and was told to do a follow up in a month? uhhh??

A: If the biopsy test was inconclusive there is reason for dissatisfaction They can tell you what the biopsy report shows. It should tell you the nature of the cells seen by microscopy.
It is best to get another opinion

Q: what can i do to help get me and my dog through detox?
started my shepherd on BARF and after about 2 day she has started to smell horribly… her skin leaves a residue everywhere and she licks the floor when she gets up (shes a very neat and clean dog)… also, her stools have only worsened (the reason we started was to help with her colitis… so far the plan has backfired)

since i am her main care-giver and i’m also a student, its hard to find time to feed her in the mornings since i have to watch her. i’m thinking of going onto a home-cooked diet if this doesn’t improve soon… any insight on that would be helpful too

A: 1. what do you “consider” BARF?
2. all dogs when put on BARF properly get “worse” first.
3. this period may last up to 2-3 weeks.
4. properly prepared BARF is the best thing one can do for his dog.
P.S. Just because you are unaware of the transition period, my thought is that you don’t do it right. This I say without any malice.
Late Entry to the person below : “good kibble” is an oxymoron.

Q: Do I have colon cancer?
I’m not going crap everday like I used too. But when I do go crap it’s one normal sized and shaped piece and another ribbion like piece of crap.

Abdominal distension: Nope
Abdominal pain: Nope
Unexplained, persistent nausea or vomiting: Nope
Unexplained weight loss: Nope
Change in frequency or character of stool (bowel movements): nope
Small-caliber (narrow) or ribbon-like stools: I dont’ think so?
Sensation of incomplete evacuation after a bowel movement: Nope
RectalAnorectal fistulas
Colon cancer
Colorectal polyps
Digital rectal exam
Hemorrhoids
Imperforate anus
Imperforate anus repair
Inflatable artificial sphincter
Proctitis
Rectal biopsy
Rectal cancer, x-ray pain: Nope
Age. About 90 percent of people diagnosed with colon cancer are older than 50: I’m 20.
A personal history of colorectalColon cancer
Colorectal polyps cancer or polyps: Not that I know of.
InflammatoryInflammatory bowel disease
Ulcerative colitis intestinalAmebic liver abscess
Barium enema
Colorectal polyps
Colostomy
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Gastrointestinal disorders – resources
Gastrointestinal perforation
Intestinal gas
Intestinal leiomyoma
Intestinal obstruction
Intestinal obstruction repair conditions: Nope
Inherited disordersAdjustment disorder
Anorexia nervosa
Asperger syndrome
Autism
Autoimmune disorders
Bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder
Bleeding disorders
Borderline personality disorder
Bulimia
Chronic motor tic disorder that affect the colon: I might have hemmorides, thouh it usually doesn’t cause a problem for me. Basiclly it’s not active most of the time.
FamilyBirth control and family planning
Choosing a primary care provider
Ewing’s sarcoma
Family troubles – resources history of colon cancer and colon polyps: Only my grandma, nobody else even polyps. My parents who are over 50 both got colonoscapes, neither one of them had any polyps.
Diet. Colon cancer and rectal cancer may be associated with a diet low in fiber and high in fat and calories: Probably
A sedentary lifestyle: Yeah, but do try to get at least a little bit of exercise each day.
Diabetes: Nope
Obesity: I’m only 145 pounds
Smoking. I don’t smoke
Alcohol: I don’t drink
Growth hormone disorder: I don’t think so.
Radiation therapy for cancer: I’ve never had cancer or anyone in my family except for my granda who was a smoker.

A: Every person has changes with their stool don’t worry. You can get an over the counter fecal blood test . See what that indicates.

Q: Dinner party ideas for restricted diets.?
I have 2 days to plan an informal dinner for 7 adults, 2 kids (not picky eaters). There is one vegan, one vegetarian, one with severe Colitis (who can’t eat beans, split peas, lentils or corn, and probably more but I don’t know much about colitis, must research), the rest are carnivores. Three are anti-vegetarian (“no meat…no eat”), Three are more flexible. What can I make?????? Help!

A: Hm…this is so varied, why don’t you suggest a potluck? Otherwise you’re going to be cooking at least three entrees.

The vegan and vegetarian aren’t really so tough, but I’d have a talk with the colitis sufferer about what they can really eat so you are sure to have something there.

If it were me, I’d suggest the potluck. Very informal, break up the work. You can suggest a theme, say italian or mexican or barbeque style and go from there. Ask the guests to bring entrees (so at least you’ll know they bring something they can eat) then you have a big salad, maybe also a fruit salad (try adding a can of lychees and syrup to a plain fruit salad, it’s a wonderful “trick”) and beverages.

Q: Pediatrician said it’s time to stop breastfeeding…Baby on alimentum now…?
My 6 week old daughter has been having gas/ stomach issues since 3 weeks old. She suffered terrible gas pains and had frequent diarhhea that was often green. She alsmost always had mucous in her stool as well. Recently she developed a rash ( not sure if eczema or allergic rash) She’s also had trace blood in her stool for the last 2 doctors visits.
I eliminated dairy soy and eggs from my diet with no improvement. I also thought it might be an overactive letdown/ foremilk/ hindmilk imbalance and put measures in place to correct those things. No improvement.
So now my daughter is on alimentum after doctor said she may have colitis and the rash may be the start of eczema which would indicate some kind of intolerance or allergy.
I am very sad about stopping breastfeeding. I had planned for at least 6 months and loved the closeness I felt with her. I want her to be healthy and the doctor says the alimentum will help her heal. And if I want to try breastfeeding again in 2 months I can continue to pump. This seems a bit unrealistic for me.
My question is has anyone else gone through something similar? Is formula safe? What can I do to maintain a special bond with my daughter? I am so dissapointed I couldn’t provide her what she needs. Thanks for your responses.
Hey Blondie…have you ever read the ingredients in a bottle of hypoallergenic formula? Or read some of the info on the internet about the high msg in it? The only ignorant person is you putting your 2 cents in when somebody needs a real answer. To everyone else thank you so much.

A: I would very, very strongly urge you to call a La Leche League Leader. Find one on their web site at www.llli.org. Even if there is not one in your town, find the one that is closest.

I have heard from the mouth of a pediatrician that they get very little training in breastfeeding, and some of what they do get is from materials sponsored by the formula companies! Pediatricians are great at a lot of things, but they are not specialists in lactation. Lactation consultants are and La Leche League Leaders are mothers who are accredited to provide ACCURATE breastfeeding information and support. If they don’t know the answer, they have access to lots of professionals who do through La Leche League.

You’re right that dairy, soy and eggs are common allergens. Did you eliminate them from your diet for at least 3 weeks? It takes a long time for them to leave your system. You were also smart to suspect OAL and a foremilk-hindmilk imbalance. I’m sorry to hear what you tried didn’t seem to help.

I would first encourage you to contact a LLL Leader. If you still feel you need to feed the formula, please consider one of the alternative delivery methods other than a bottle if you are at all considering putting her back to the breast. It does get messy, but you can feed with a cup or spoon or even a syringle (no needle, of course).

You asked about maintaining a special bond with your daughter. If you must feed artificial milk with a bottle, you still be the one to feed her. She still needs you more than anyone else. Others can help with diapers, baths, etc., but you can feed her. Hold her close, just like you do while breastfeeding. Look into her eyes. Never prop the bottle. Know that what she really needs is you, no matter how she is fed.

I’m sure this must be very, very hard for you. Your instincts will guide you to the right solution for your daughter. I can tell you love her very much and are willing to work hard for her.

Q: Do I have colon cancer?
I’m not going crap everday like I used too. But when I do go crap it’s one normal sized and shaped piece and another ribbion like piece of crap.

Abdominal distension: Nope
Abdominal pain: Nope
Unexplained, persistent nausea or vomiting: Nope
Unexplained weight loss: Nope
Change in frequency or character of stool (bowel movements): nope
Small-caliber (narrow) or ribbon-like stools: I dont’ think so?
Sensation of incomplete evacuation after a bowel movement: Nope
RectalAnorectal fistulas
Colon cancer
Colorectal polyps
Digital rectal exam
Hemorrhoids
Imperforate anus
Imperforate anus repair
Inflatable artificial sphincter
Proctitis
Rectal biopsy
Rectal cancer, x-ray pain: Nope
Age. About 90 percent of people diagnosed with colon cancer are older than 50: I’m 21.
A personal history of colorectalColon cancer
Colorectal polyps cancer or polyps: Not that I know of.
InflammatoryInflammatory bowel disease
Ulcerative colitis intestinalAmebic liver abscess
Barium enema
Colorectal polyps
Colostomy
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Gastrointestinal disorders – resources
Gastrointestinal perforation
Intestinal gas
Intestinal leiomyoma
Intestinal obstruction
Intestinal obstruction repair conditions: Nope
Inherited disordersAdjustment disorder
Anorexia nervosa
Asperger syndrome
Autism
Autoimmune disorders
Bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder
Bleeding disorders
Borderline personality disorder
Bulimia
Chronic motor tic disorder that affect the colon: I might have hemmorides, thouh it usually doesn’t cause a problem for me. Basiclly it’s not active most of the time.
FamilyBirth control and family planning
Choosing a primary care provider
Ewing’s sarcoma
Family troubles – resources history of colon cancer and colon polyps: Only my grandma, nobody else even polyps. My parents who are over 50 both got colonoscapes, neither one of them had any polyps.
Diet. Colon cancer and rectal cancer may be associated with a diet low in fiber and high in fat and calories: Probably
A sedentary lifestyle: Yeah, but do try to get at least a little bit of exercise each day.
Diabetes: Nope
Obesity: I’m only 145 pounds
Smoking. I don’t smoke
Alcohol: I don’t drink
Growth hormone disorder: I don’t think so.
Radiation therapy for cancer: I’ve never had cancer or anyone in my family except for my granda who was a smoker.

A: That’s just colon symptoms from a neurological disorder, such as Borderline Personality Disorder, Social Phobia and anxiety, or Fibromyalgia, Tension Myositis Syndrome. Proper diagnosis is Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBS, and heading toards an IBD, Inflammatory Bowel Disorder/Disease. You don’t want Ileitis or colitis, and certainly not Crohn’s. Relax, eat fruit and fibre, pro-biotics, and exercise.

Q: Do I have colon cancer?
I’m not going crap everday like I used too. But when I do go crap it’s one normal sized and shaped piece and another ribbion like piece of crap.

A: You may want to have a complete physical and blood work done by your doctor. While you are at the doctor bring up your concerns about colon cancer. Hopefully your doctor will be able to set your mind at ease. Take Care.

Q: Do I have colon cancer?
I’m not going crap everday like I used too. But when I do go crap it’s one normal sized and shaped piece and another ribbion like piece of crap.

A: there is always a chance but you not going to know unless you get a colonoscopy. I had no symptoms and that procedure found anal cancer in me.

YOU need to realize that we are NOT capable of telling you if you have cancer…best we can do is tell you to…
SEE A DOCTOR!

ulcerative colitis diets

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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Q: Is there any special diets for someone with ulcerative colitis?
Steriods, anti-inflamatories, anti-biotics (oral and rectally are not working). So I’m looking into special diets.

Q: Any great website resources on diets for maintaining Ulcerative Colitis in a state of remission?

A: All the best. =)

P.S. For some reason, the rest of the first link isn’t coming up. I’m afraid you’ll have to type it in yourself. After nutrition/, the rest is resources/gastro_uc.pdf

As long as you are getting the bifidobacteria, try some oat bran, wheat bran, or brown rice. In in many patients the bran products help reduce inflammation.

Secondary possibilities
capric acid (not much research here but shown to be good against a Candida infection)
caprylic acid (not much research here but shown to be good against a Candida infection)

A: here is a link for you to look at http://www.asacol.com/take-control/ulcerative-colitis-diet.jsp Good Luck

Q: How to deal with ulcerative colitis?
I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis last year. I want to know if anyone has suggestions or advice for dealing with relapses.

Doctors often say that diet has little to do with the disease and does not affect remission and relapse, but I find this hard to believe.

Any suggestions are welcome.

A: I was diagnosed with UC 18 years ago and many times I found that diet made a difference, however, not always. Try to stick to a strict eating regime; eating at the same time everyday, avoid snacking, eating a low-fat, low sugar diet. etc. Eat food in moderation and not too much of any one food. Drink an adequate amount of water (not too much) and be sure to get the right amount of rest.

Of course, as you know, there doesn’t seem to be anything you do when you have a flare up. In these instances I try to fast or eat smaller meals to lessen the side effects and sometimes even take an Imodium or two.

Exercise also makes a big difference. I notice that when I walk or cycle, my symptoms really seem to subside.

The biggest thing you can do for yourself is to RELAX. From my experience UC folks tend to be worriers. If you’re like me, you’re calm on the outside, but a bundle of nerves on the inside. Take a walk, read a book, listen to some music, but find a way to let go of your stress in your own way.

Good luck to you!

Q: Ulcerative Colitis..?
My husband has been diagnised with it 2 years ago..he seems to have cold and flu alot and apart fromt at, these few days he has been complailing about a burnign sensation on the side of his stomach..it flares up and all but meds are working fine rigth now…
so is it normal to have these aches and pains??what abotu diet..anything not to be consumed in particular?

A: I think he needs to check with a doctor about the pains.
These are common symptoms…
Blood mixed with diarrhoea is common (‘bloody diarrhoea’).
Crampy pains in the abdomen.
Pain when passing stools.
The first episode (flare-up) of symptoms is often the worst.
If you have UC and do not take a regular preventive drug, you have about a 7 in 10 chance of having at least one flare-up each year. This is reduced to about a 3 in 10 chance if you take a preventative drug each day.
A a probiotic strain (Escherichia coli Nissle 1917) and the probiotic preparation VSL3 have shown promise. Further research is needed to clarify the role of probiotics.
A special diet is not usually needed. A normal, healthy, well balanced diet is usually advised. If you have UC just in the rectum (proctitis), a high fibre diet may help to avoid constipation.

As fior the colds, illness and stress are factors that predispose us to picking up infections.

Q: Is there a relation to celiac and Ulcerative Colitis?
I have Ulcerative Colitis, Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis and now I’m looking at Celiac. My new doctor checked my B12 and Iron and I’m severly deficient. I had a test last Wednesday, but I removed Gluten from my diet after a lot of reading on the internet and I feet GREAT! I’m just wondering if there is a relation between the UC/PSC and the possible Celiac

A: They are both autoimmune diseases, and studies are pending. Go here:

http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=16961192

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17918008?dopt=AbstractPlus

I have heard that many people with Chron’s and IBD have benefitted from a gluten free diet while not actually celiacs. My guess is that they are like my brother who is a non-allergic, non-celiac gluten sensitive.

You might just have both Chron’s and celiac.

So is there a valid reason for discriminating food? And what exactly should you avoid??

A: Different foods promote inflammation; it doesn’t have to touch that part once your body has digested it.

Knee joints aren’t involved in digestion but still get inflamed from RA sufferers eating white bread and cake.

The enemas are made from the vitamin E you buy in a drugstore.
Additional infomation at http://www.curezone.com Type vitamin E enema in the upper RIGHT hand corner of the opening page search window

Q: Does diet cause ulcerative colitis (i.e. junk food, fast food, meat, dairy)?
I think my diet & sweet tooth had something to do with me getting UC.

A: hi savory, I have crohn’s disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease like UC.

Here is some info from the CCFA site:

What is Ulcerative Colitis?

hope this helps.

crohn’s colitis diet

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Q: Crohn’s Disease / Ulcerative Colitis information sought.?
I am a 31 year old female, I was diagnosed with Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis in May and am currently awaiting a test from Promethius that is supposed to distinguish between the two, I go see my G.I. specialist for the results later this month. Has anyone had this test done? Is there going to be a final answer, or will I need more tests after this? Any helpful info you can offer? I have changed my diet, lost weight and have only had one flare-up since being in the hospital….
I guess I should add that I turned down medications when I was in the hospital. The on-duty GI Specialist wanted to put me on Prednisone and I declined and signed myself out of the hospital and went home. My doctor and my personal GI Specialist both agree that I did the right thing and say my case is mild compared to most. My regular doctor doesn’t even agree with the diagnosis of Crohn’s/UC and thinks I don’t need any medication.
Also to help with nutrition and my arthritis,every day I try to take:
2 Omega 3,6,9 Complete EFA
2 Probiotics by Jarrow Formulas
1 Colostrum by Jarrow Formulas
1 Calcium Magnesium Zinc
2 Glucosamine w/ MSM
2 Wellness Formula by Source Naturals

A: Hey I had UC so I know what your going through. A good website is www.livingwithuc.com. The flare ups are unpredictable and pretty terrible. I stopped taking the medicine because it made it worse. Lately Ive been drinking Kefir probiotic and it has helped (sometimes). I recommend taking the meds, im actually about to see my gastro so I canget back on that.

Q: Does anyone on this site suffer from Crohn’s disease and/or Ulcerative Colitis?
I have crohn’s and ulcerative ileitis and I take Entocort. It is not helping and I want to know if anyone has tried entocort or not and if it worked for them. also, has anyone had a surgery for it? If so, did it help? Is there a particular diet that you follow?

A: I have Crohns and have taken entocort. prendisone does work better but the Entocort has less bad sid effects. I only use the Entocort for flare ups.Mainly I am much better in the past few years since I started on a maintainence med Imuran … I have had 3 bowel resections also. If your onlt taking Entocort thats fine to get the flai up under control but you need to be on a daily med like Imuran or 6-MP.
As to diet everyone is different as to what bothers them find the foods that for you cause problwms and avoid them usually dairy nuts ,salads, spicier foods, new studies have shown that many with crohns do not tolerate sugar very well either so avoid lot of sweet sugary foods.

Q: Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, calorie intake?
I have Crohn’s disease, and am in a severe flare-up. I’m one of the weird people who have gained weight while having Crohn’s disease, despite the malnutrition, and awful damage to my intestines. Perhaps it’s from the medications I’ve taken.

I’ve recently started the Specific Carbohydrate Diet for IBDs, in hopes it will help me, and I’ve noticed that I’m not getting very many calories, normally only 1400 at the most. As someone with Crohn’s, should I be eating more calories than that? I’d like to lose some of the weight I’ve gained since having Crohn’s, but my health is my first priority. I’d rather be a little heavy and healthy, than thin and even sicker than I already am.

A: Health is of course the first priority. If you’re a growing teenager, you ought eat more than 1400 calories – but if you’re finished growing, 1400 won’t kill you. However, it is rather meager. The simplest thing to do would be to eat more, but exercise to match.

I know it’s difficult to exercise with the lack of energy that Crohn’s and UC bring, but if you’re worried about putting on weight, it’s a decent way to combat that. You could also try asking your doctor about other meds that might not cause this problem.

Q: Info for Crohn’s patients & their family?
The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America has a website that you obtain information ranging from the latest treatments, diet, surgery, women’s issues, to locating a local chapter near your town. These support chapters offer educational meetings (drug reps, dieticians, MDs)as well as regular support for pts. & their families led by healthcare professionals.

CCFA also has an online chat M-F as well as a toll free number where you can talk to a healthcare expert well versed in IBD. www.ccfa.org.

You are not alone. I’ve been a crohn’s vetran since the age of 12 & have seen firsthand how their expertise has made it possible for myself as well as countless others learn how to take control of the disease & not let it take controlof us.

Wishing all crohnies a complete remission.

A: I completely agree. I have struggled with Crohn’s disease since age 8. The CCFA (formerly NFIC) has been my best resource for information and networking with patients and physicians for about 25 years. Find a group near you and share your frustrations – AND your joys!

Q: Anyone here on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet? What results have you gotten? How long have you been on it?
It’s used for Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis
I have Ulcerative Colitis and have been on the diet for 7 weeks and am looking for information regarding how your symptoms responded to being on the diet. Thanks.

A: In the past was on Akins diet which restricts carbohydrates and I lost lots of weight fast but was real shakey and nervous and had to get off. A family member has problems eating yeast products and uses substitutes and is fine as long as she does. If she slacks off she has terrible diahrea…

Q: I’ve become too involved in my research, I think it’s causing me excessive stress?
There’s a part of me that wishes I could undo reading and learning so much. There’s a considerable amount of stress involved in realizing how things work in world issues, science and medicine. Or is that just my personality getting hung-up on negative things? I’m really not sure.

It’s like I’ve entered adulthood a second time with all the additional pressure weighing heavily on me. Did I mention that there is an all-natural substance or special diet which can prevent most chronic illnesses? I’m talking about obsessive compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative colitis and other autoimmune disorders like MS? Shoot me an email if you have any questions.
Aha don’t call them ‘conspiracy theories,’ that’s very negative aha.
The people with all of the money will always have their own interests in mind when they tell you anything in society. So they will ignore all-natural and dietary approaches to mental health because they don’t make them any money, etc.

A: Sounds like you are obsessing on this. Get some therapy for balance.

Q: Having Upper GI on Tuesday, would this show one of most of these conditions?
- IBS (Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis (sp?)
- Colon Cancer/Polyps
- IBS

I have a feeling this is one of those because I changed my diet slightly. More fruits and veggies, less soda (I’m a Mt. Dew addict, so it was hard). Before I did, I have a sharp stabbing pain, that turned into an on-going (for 1 month now) dull, achy pain in my right and left abdomin. After I changed my diet, it slowly disappeared, but is still there on occassions. When I move for too long or too much, it starts to hurt. It’s worse on my period. I’ve been constipated for awhile, but when I take M.O.M (milk of mag.), I get unconstipated, but it comes back (sometimes in diarrhea form). It tends to hurt under my right rib and worse when I eat foods (every food plus water). I have horrible nausea and never vomitted, but have been on the edge of it. Off and on headaches, weakness and fatigue. I don’t think I left anything out. Ultra-Sound, Urine, and X-Ray’s were fine. What do you think this is?
I’ve already been tested for Celiac Disease and I don’t have it. No Celiac problems. I process gluten just fine.

And you say you work in a Medical Field, but obviously not the right one. Upper GI meaning the Barium X-Ray.

A: No an endoscope of your upper gastrointestinal system will only go as far as the first 1/3 of your small intestines.

You will need a colonoscopy of the bowel and small intestines to see what happening at that end of the gastrointestinal system which is where those diseases you are speaking about occur.

An endoscope will show up gastric ulcers, reflux issues and emptying of stomach problems.

Could be any of those conditions you spoke about and I really think you will get no answer if you just have an upper gastro scoping, you need the lower intestines and bowel viewed as well to get a full picture.

Q: Upper GI on Tuesday, what do you think this is personally?
- IBS (Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis (sp?)
- Colon Cancer/Polyps
- IBS

I have a feeling this is one of those because I changed my diet slightly. More fruits and veggies, less soda (I’m a Mt. Dew addict, so it was hard). Before I did, I have a sharp stabbing pain, that turned into an on-going (for 1 month now) dull, achy pain in my right and left abdomin. After I changed my diet, it slowly disappeared, but is still there on occassions. When I move for too long or too much, it starts to hurt. It’s worse on my period. I’ve been constipated for awhile, but when I take M.O.M (milk of mag.), I get unconstipated, but it comes back (sometimes in diarrhea form). It tends to hurt under my right rib and worse when I eat foods (every food plus water). I have horrible nausea and never vomitted, but have been on the edge of it. Off and on headaches, weakness and fatigue. I don’t think I left anything out. Ultra-Sound, Urine, and X-Ray’s were fine. What do you think this is?
No, it’s not Celiac Disease. My gluten processing works fine.

Upper GI as in the Barium X-Ray thing.

BTW, someone please share their experiences with an Upper GI. I’m kinda nervous. Do I just drink the barium stuff and stand or lay on a table for a MRI like thing? Will they do an IV?

A: An upper GI looks at the stomach and the first part of the small intestine. The conditions you are considering would affect lower in the GI tract. Perhaps a small bowel series or lower GI would be more appropriate.

By the way, q127 described the exam very well. You will be moving in different positions, both standing and laying. The radiologist will tell you when to drink, how to move, and when to hold your breath.

Q: some tips on dealing with severe bowel illnesses?
Bottom line is, I suffer from a Bowel illness. The doctors are very tentatively giving it the title of “Severe IBS”. It started 5 years ago, diagnosed with IBS, was never really a major issue besides the fact I had to watch what I ate. Fine. Over the years it’s gotten progressively worse. I’ve played doctors favourite guinea pig for two years now with no signs of slowing down. Good news is my latest Endoscopy’s (one down the throat, one through the bowels) show no signs of Crohn’s disease or colitis. Which is a bitter sweet pill to swallow because I’m happy It’s not either of those two, but would have been satisfied if we could just put a name to it.

Regardless, I’ve tried SO MANY Different diets by doctor has told me to stop for the time being, eat normal food, live normal for a while until he can see me again. Fair enough.. basically my daily routine is I wake up at about 1 PM feeling like someone beat the crap out of me while I slept, I don’t eat breakfast, Don’t eat lunch, I eat a bit of dinner, I take a tablespoon of soluable fibre twice a day, I drink a protein shake every day because My weight tends to drop during my worst times. Then I go to bed. My schedule is completely out of wack, I never know when I’ll be awake or when I’ll be sleeping. It’s bad in the mornings, it’s best late afternoon/evening and it’s bad again during the night. It’s not specific things, it’s just food in general, which is why I don’t eat a lot to begin with.

To top it all off.. I’m 16, Lost a whole semester of school to it last year, had to be homeschooled just to achieve 50’s (i’m usually an 80+ Average). I went back to school this year but again, haven’t been to school in three weeks for the simple fact that I go to school, but end up having to come home sometimes before first period is even over. It’s pathetic. I can’t even go to school. Not to mention I also had to give up my job for it.

and the best my specialist has done in recent months is sent me to a god damned shrink to “manage stress”. And all THAT Did, was stress me out. I manage stress fine, I don’t know how he managed to find a stress shrink as a solution to a bowel disorder but i did what i had to do, and guess what, big suprise here, it didn’t do anything for me.

What else can I do to keep myself up? My spirits at least..

Remember, I’m 5 years into this, unless you have a really experienced suggestion, chances are I’ve tried it, but I appreciate all tips.

People look at me and go “Don’t let it consume you, you should go to school and live a normal life” I’m dead serious when I say it’s physically impossible to attend class in the condition i’m in. I’m not letting it consume me, I really don’t have a say in what it does.

How the hell do I control it, or what can I do to help my body feel normal.

I live my life feeling like crap all the time. The physical exhaustion starts to get to you, so does the depression and many other feelings.

This isn’t just a one dimensional illness, anyone who has suffered from anything remotely close to what I am, knows what I’m talking about.

Anyways, any input is appreciated, thank you.

A: So sorry about what you are going through. I can only point you to where I finally got help after 15+ of suffering from IBS (although not as severe as you I also went to multiple specialists and got poked and scoped and put on worthless diets). www.helpforibs.com (go through the blue links in the text on the first page- read them all to get the whole picture- you probably know a lot of what is there but if you haven’t read her book, I bet there is new info there for you). It also has user forums with great support from people who have the disease as bad as you do and who have turned their lives around (people who had not left the house for years who now can). They are a very supportive group. It also has a recipe board that has helped me as well (inventive ways to make foods safer for IBS patients). Good luck- you can figure this out- but looks like it is on you and not the drs after they rule out the other diseases!!

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Q: I am 23 years wondering whether I have colitis or ciliac disease?
I had bloody stool and diarah. My favorite food was cheese pizza.
I did not have any flare ups or any of the above symptoms for the past 2 1/12 years.
Once I have adpated gluten free / diary free diet all the above symptomps subsided, and I am feeling fine. Is it possible that I was misdiagnosted??. My only present symptomps are:
feel tired at times, I still have loss of hair , dandruff , I have checked my iron; it is normal on the low side. At times i get skin rashes.
2 1/2 years ago when the Md. did a colonoscopy, he was amazed how clear my colon was. I have been prescribed to take 8 Salofalk per day, however I have been taking only 4.
At this stage should I pursue testing for Celiac. I know of Colitis sufferers, who follow my diet, however continue to have the bloody stool, bloating and diareha. I am wondering whether I have been lucky not having any symptoms or misdiagnosed

A: Yes, if you have Celiac you need to know it so you can continue on a gluten free diet. It’s possible that you only have lactose intolerance. But do go for testing. It’s very important. Even if you are not having problems right now, your doctor needs to determine what your problem is if it is not Celiac. Your food is so important in your life and for your health. You need all the nutrition your food gives you to be absorbed into your bloodstream for nutrition, so be serious about your health. It is important. Once your health is gone, your life isn’t valuable anymore, so do what your doctor tells you. Good luck to you!!!

Q: Do you have ulcerative colitis – I need some advice, is this this a constant condition or can it come and go?
My wife of 7 yrs has Ulcerative Colitis. We have been 2gether for 13 yrs & have 3 children. All the time I have know her shes had this. It has ruled our lives ruling out holiday & visits 2 friends, or people staying with us. I have alway tried 2 be understanding of this, do my share at home & more when she has a bad patch. She has to watch what she eats & we all join in with healthy diet as a family 2 be supportive. In last 6 months she suddenly finds she is ok to drink a bottle of wine when she fancies & now 2 my complete & utter horror I find she has been seeing another man 4 the last 3 months. I want advice from other sufferers. I dont understand how she can suddenly spend nights out, suddenly not be embarassed about rushing 2 toilet at his house (she says she does not need 2 go or holds it when with him or her mates). I am very confused. Can this condition work like this? Sorry not sure if I being insensitive bastard or just a doormat like my mates/family think. Welcome your advice

A: Good it must be an aromatic hell! If you dump her at least you won’t have skid marks on your sheets anymore.

Q: Help with diagnosis of abdominal pain?
I am a fifteen-year-old female grade nine student. I don’t eat regularly, or eat healthily most of the time. Usually I skip lunch or breakfast, and sometimes supper. I’m 5′3 ½ and I’m about the right weight for my height and age. I have trouble falling asleep, and am usually up until midnight-2am. I get up at 7 am. So I usually get between 5-7 hours of sleep a night. I don’t exercise regularly, either.

Since about February (so for like 2 months), I’ve been feeling near-constant pain in my lower and left abdomen. I often get chills and cramps so bad that I have to double over. I also have to double over to muffle the gurgling sound coming from my stomach.

It’s not a gurgling from being hungry. It’s quite different, and it sounds like it comes from my left side. Also, I drink a substance to curve my appetite so my stomach won’t growl from hunger in class – therefore, it’s not growling from being hungry, as the drink makes me feel full.

My symptoms include: Dull pain near the navel, loss of appetite, nausea soon after abdominal pain begins, abdominal swelling, bloating, inability to pass gas – or too frequent gas, dull/sharp pain near my left/lower abdomen, severe cramps, constipation, weight loss, pain in the chest, behind breastbone (once or twice), coughing, hoarseness, indigestion, (I get secondhand smoke), weakness, pain/tenderness in the lower left side of the abdomen, chills, fever, stomach cramps, tiredness.

I get dull, gnawing stomach pain that comes and goes. The pain is often worse when my stomach is empty, and sometimes goes away after eating. I don’t think I digest properly, and sometimes feel nauseated. Often, I feel like I have to pas gas, but sometimes I can’t, or I have to hold it in.

Also – “Abdominal pain in IBS is often characterized as being intermittent or constant, tender upon palpation and can be relieved by passing gas or having a bowel movement. It has also been described along a range from mild to severe. The pain can become so severe that it can affect the sufferer’s quality of life and cause the person to miss school, work, and other social events.”

My pain on the left/lower side ranges from mild to severe, and sometimes can be relieved by passing gas, having a bowel movement, or eating. Recently, it’s been getting worse and worse and I keep missing school, and I fear that I may fail or something. But it’s not my fault – it’s so distracting that I can’t think or concentrate, and it’s hard to try and work when you can feel and hear your abdominal organs messing around.

My symptoms point to some of the following:
-Appendicitis
-Esophageal Cancer (I don’t think I have cancer)
-IBS; Irritable Bowel Syndrome
-Diverticulitis
-A stomach ulcer (peptic ulcer)
-Gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining)
-Small or large bowel obstruction
-Ulcerative colitis (with pain in the left side)
-Dysentery
-A mass
-A hernia (both my mom and her brother have them)
-An obstruction
-Indigestion
-Constipation

I can’t go see a doctor right now because my mom has to fill out some forms. I would go to the walk-in clinic, but I’m not sure how much help they’ll be. What would I tell the doctors anyway? I couldn’t just give them the list of my symptoms, it would probably be shrugged off as indigestion or constipation. And I don’t think this can be shrugged off as constipation or indigestion if it happens so frequently unless there’s something wrong with my diet/body/lifestyle. But then – how would my diet cause fevers, chills, and so much pain?

The pain comes and goes so I can’t ever say when it will occur. The pain usually begins between 9:20am and 10:45am and continues to come and go throughout the day, and make gurgling sounds and cause cramps and pain.

When the pain starts early in the day, like today – it began when I woke up – then I know it will last a while. And it has – ever since it started this morning, it’s been acting up horribly, as usual – so I came home sick.

I don’t know how to describe the pain/symptoms/illness to my friends/family, because I don’t know what it is I have. All I know is that I experience pain, bloating, loss of appetite, fever, chills, inability to pass gas – or too frequent gas, constipation, coughing (sometimes), indigestion (sometimes), weakness (sometimes), tiredness and cramps the most – but mostly just horrible pain and gurgling sounds.

When it hurts my left side – it hurts my entire left side of my torso – it’s so bad that I have to literally clutch my side, and dig my fingers into my skin. Applying pressure helps sometimes, but I also experience lower abdomen pain, like around my waist.

So – what do you think it is? I don’t know if it is just constipation or indigestion, or what it is I have.
I don’t want to overreact, because I think I might be, but I’d rather be safe than sorry. And I haven’t gotten my booster shot since my first one – do you think that will make things worse for me?

A: See your health care provider as soon as possible. Abdominal pain can be a sign of a serious condition. Fortunately, minor causes are much more frequent. Location of the pain can help in suggesting the cause.

Appendix pain usually occurs in the right lower quarter of the abdomen.
Diverticulitis usually hurts in the left lower quarter of the abdomen.
Kidney pain, the back.
Gallbladder, the right upper quarter.
Stomach, the upper abdomen.
Bladder or female organs, the lower areas.

Exceptions to these rules do occur.
Pain from hollow organs-such as the bowel or gallbladder-tends to be intermittent and resembles gas pain or colic. Pain from solid organs-kidneys, spleen, liver tends to be more constant. Stomach ulcers tend to create burning pain in the upper abdomen which usually gets better after a meal or a dose of antacid. There are exceptions to these rules as well.

If the pain is very severe or if bleeding from the bowel occurs, see a doctor. Similarly, if there has been a significant recent abdominal injury, see the doctor-a ruptured spleen or other major problem is possible.
Pain during pregnancy is potentially serious and must be evaluated. An “ectopic pregnancy”-in the fallopian rather than in the uterus-can occur before a woman is even aware she is pregnant. Pain in only one area suggests a more serious problem than generalized pain; again, there are exceptions. And good luck.

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