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CD Flair Diet?
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I found that during my flares, that a liquid diet helped tremendously until the flare passed. I gradually introduce bland foods as I can tolerate it and drink a lot of fluids. Hope this message finds the reader(s) feeling healthy! 
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Hi! flare diet: if it tastes good, spit it out! <g Ken
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I find when I have been in a flare period and have really tried to stick to bland, low-fiber foods, that it doesn’t really help. My doctors have been consistent in a couple of suggestions — no dairy and low fiber. I have had success with the no dairy, but that was really a no-brainer. Then, I broke with all tradition for this stuff and I eat primarily vegetables and starches — no meat, fish, eggs, etc. My diet is pretty darn high-fiber and my only real problem right now is gas. I’ll take that over diarrhea any day. I should also mention that I was having a flare up for the first 9 months of 1996. Medications weren’t working, I was crippled with arthritis, etc. Just changing my diet and leaving a difficult situation has me almost 100% better. And I’ve given up all my medication. Go figure… Good luck. Experiment with your diet as much as you need to in order to get it right. Kirsten
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I find when I have been in a flare period and have really tried to stick to bland, low-fiber foods, that it doesn’t really help. My doctors have been consistent in a couple of suggestions — no dairy and low fiber. I have had success with the no dairy, but that was really a no-brainer. Then, I broke with all tradition for this stuff and I eat primarily vegetables and starches — no meat, fish, eggs, etc. My diet is pretty darn high-fiber and my only real problem right now is gas. I’ll take that over diarrhea any day. I should also mention that I was having a flare up for the first 9 months of 1996. Medications weren’t working, I was crippled with arthritis, etc. Just changing my diet and leaving a difficult situation has me almost 100% better. And I’ve given up all my medication. Go figure… Good luck. Experiment with your diet as much as you need to in order to get it right. Kirsten
my doctor keeps telling me that there are no food restrictions, but i should try to limit dairy and fats. Now that i am in so called remission i’ve decided to eat mostly fruits and veggies. everyone keeps saying low fiber diet, but i seem to eat a lot anyways. i have found that by eating healthy (Fruits and veggies) i feel so much better about myself. not worrying about exactly what to eat has relieved a lot of stress and consequently reduced my number of trips to the bathroom. When you constantly think about everything you put into your mouth and how your body is going to react, i think it makes things worse. As for the gas, Drink a lot of water it is suppose to help the symtoms lessen with time. Try to stay happy and stress free. it makes a difference. Shannon
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hello, Two weeks ago I was confirmed with CD. I have spent this time looking for guidance on what exactly I CAN -and- CANNOT eat during a flare. I have seen two DR’s who have given me conflicting information. Can someone [Who is NOT trying to make money off of my condition] help by passing on diet information? I like best the advice that my gastroenterologist gave to me. "If a food bothers you, don’t eat it.". Having said that, alot of people with IBD are sensitive to a number of things. This list includes mild products, wheat products, sugary products. It’s a pretty individual matter, and you might start with a simple, bland diet, and try introducing new foods one at a time. For me, it didn’t matter what I ate, and now that I am in remission, I eat anything that I like. You might try starting with something like rice, skinless chicken, cooked vegetables, fish… I am sure that you will find other suggestions in the newsgroup. My favourite is sushi. Good luck. Ariel
Go to liquids when a flair up occurs. Then gradually increase to soft foods and on up. Supplement with a nutritional drink like boost or something similar. This reduces the bowel to allow it to rest and recover. Steve (have had crohns for 20 years)
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Everyone reacts differently to the diet-IBD connection. Some find that certain foods that they never would have suspected, like bread or sweets, cause them lots of problems. Other find no correlation between food and gut problems. I’m not surprised you got contradicting opinions from the doctors. Most physicians don’t know anything about nutrition or diet. They do not require these courses in medical school. I recommend the elimination diet where you try eliminating certain foods for a week to see if it makes a difference. The Gottchall diet is also worth trying. After 3 weeks you will know if it is going to help you or not. -carol
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hello, Two weeks ago I was confirmed with CD. I have spent this time looking for guidance on what exactly I CAN -and- CANNOT eat during a flare. I have seen two DR’s who have given me conflicting information. Can someone [Who is NOT trying to make money off of my condition] help by passing on diet information? I like best the advice that my gastroenterologist gave to me. "If a food bothers you, don’t eat it.". Having said that, alot of people with IBD are sensitive to a number of things. This list includes mild products, wheat products, sugary products. It’s a pretty individual matter, and you might start with a simple, bland diet, and try introducing new foods one at a time. For me, it didn’t matter what I ate, and now that I am in remission, I eat anything that I like. You might try starting with something like rice, skinless chicken, cooked vegetables, fish… I am sure that you will find other suggestions in the newsgroup. My favourite is sushi. Good luck. Ariel
my doc said banannas and rice. mike
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Hello, Two weeks ago I was confirmed with CD. I have spent this time looking for guidance on what exactly I CAN -and- CANNOT eat during a flare. I have seen two DR’s who have given me conflicting information. Can someone [Who is NOT trying to make money off of my condition] help by passing on diet information?
I like best the advice that my gastroenterologist gave to me. "If a food bothers you, don’t eat it.". Having said that, alot of people with IBD are sensitive to a number of things. This list includes mild products, wheat products, sugary products. It’s a pretty individual matter, and you might start with a simple, bland diet, and try introducing new foods one at a time. For me, it didn’t matter what I ate, and now that I am in remission, I eat anything that I like. You might try starting with something like rice, skinless chicken, cooked vegetables, fish… I am sure that you will find other suggestions in the newsgroup. My favourite is sushi. Good luck. Ariel
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I have had Chron’s Disease for 42 years. There is no special diet for Chron’s Disease. The general rule of thumb is to eat anyghing that you want to eat, only avoiding foods that do not agree with you. I have found that whewn I ahave a flare up I am better off eating soft foods. I also elviminate items such as raw fruits and vegtibles. You just have to see what works for you. It is of the utmost importance that you eat and maintain as nutricious and balanced diet as possible. Jack Artale
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Hello, Two weeks ago I was confirmed with CD. I have spent this time looking for guidance on what exactly I CAN -and- CANNOT eat during a flare. I have seen two DR’s who have given me conflicting information. Can someone [Who is NOT trying to make money off of my condition] help by passing on diet information? THANK YOU IN ADVANCE. TJ
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Hello, Two weeks ago I was confirmed with CD. I have spent this time looking for guidance on what exactly I CAN -and- CANNOT eat during a flare. I have seen two DR’s who have given me conflicting information. Can someone [Who is NOT trying to make money off of my condition] help by passing on diet information? THANK YOU IN ADVANCE. TJ
There is no one diet that works for everyone with Crohn’s. What some people have great success with make other people feel worse. All you can really do is experiment. What is true, however, is that you can only control your comfort with diet; the disease is still there. Common diets that people have reported success with include: eliminating all dairy products; eliminating all products containing glutten; eliminating spicy foods; eliminating refined sugar. One diet that is widely discussed, with both spectacular success and spectacular failures reported, is the Specific Carbohydrate Diet described by Elaine Gottschall in her book _Breaking the Viscious Cycle_. Larry Finch
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