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Posted 10/20/2013 4:04 PM (GMT -8)
I work a 10 hour day tomorrow. I'm dreading it already. It's so hard to get started in the mornings knowing I'm going to feel bad but have to work 10 hours. Of course my body aches all day. Coffee is just asking for trouble. Has anyone found a better wake up/ pick me up?
Posted 10/20/2013 4:35 PM (GMT -8)
Mornings are my toughest time. I have to get up 2-3 hours in advance so I can go back and forth to the bathroom. I don't have those issues every morning, but since it's unpredictable, I get up early anyway. This means that if I have to be at work at 9:00 AM I have to get up at 6:30 AM. Such a pain! I don't have the body aches, just GI issues. I am able to drink coffee...it helps me poop so I'm not walking around bloated and in pain. But I only drink it in the morning and switch to water or decaf tea the rest of the day. My only suggestion is to get up extra early and go slowly into your day. Doing some gentle exercise or stretching may help too. A ten hour day is really hard though....sorry you are facing such long hours!
Posted 10/22/2013 7:58 AM (GMT -8)
I do the same as gumby. Although I normally work swings to avoid the early morning rush when my bowels are at their worst. But when I have to pull an early shift I do allow extra time. I need the coffee, the trips to the bathroom, then I can eat and take painkillers. The painkillers have helped me stay under control the rest of the day so that is a blessing.
Posted 10/22/2013 12:32 PM (GMT -8)
Same. I am returning to work in November after being off for surgery for the past 3 months and I am nervous. Since surgery I have had frequency issues and my job requires me to be in my car a lot and I am worried about this. Lately I have been taking 3-4 Immodium in the morning as well as my pain meds just to get going, but I am trying to wean off the pain meds completely, so we will see what my D is like once I'm done with those. I agree with Gumby, got to get up extra early in order to eat and see what my bowels are going to do for the day. I would try the Immodium if your having a bad day, I have found this helpful. And a mild pain killer is always nice to have on hand for bad days - just make sure you don't overdo it with the pain pills and can drive on them.
Posted 10/23/2013 10:18 AM (GMT -8)
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I noticed many people with Crohn's drink coffee, do you drink it ?
I am not able to drink coffee because of the severe side-effects from coffee. Coffee has caused me to have a major flareup in the past. I don't even drink decaf because it has caused problems if I drink it for more than a few days.
I may have a diluted half cup of decaf once in a blue moon.

Here is some info I found about coffee and the intestines:

http://teeccino.com/building_optimal_health/3121/Irritable-Bowel-and-Inflammation-.html


http://flatulencecures.com/coffee-digestion
This a a clip from the above link:
3. Ulcers and IBS

Coffee is a well-known irritant for those suffering from IBS, gastritis, Crohn’s disease, colitis and ulcers and most doctors advise it be avoided for sufferers.

Health Effects of Coffee In fact, while ulcers are believed to originate from the Helicobacter pylori bacteria, coffee’s acidic effect on the stomach may help provide suitable conditions for the bacteria to access the stomach lining in the first place.

Coffee is often cited as an intestinal irritant for anyone suffering gastrointestinal problems. It seems it’s not the caffeine that is as much of a problem as certain enzymes in the beans themselves. This is why switching to decaf for IBS or ulcer sufferers rarely works. Coffee is acidic and can prevent the healing of an already damaged GI tract. Once again, regular or decaffeinated makes no difference in this regard.
Posted 10/23/2013 10:29 AM (GMT -8)
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I forgot to mention that I drink green tea in the morning with a 2x day multi-vitamin(GNC Ultra Mega Gold) with lots of B6 & B12, enteric coated fish oil, Boswellia, Enteric coated Probiotic & American Ginseng for energy. A couple of tablespns of Honey is also helpful for energy.

I also drink Aloe Vera juice 2-3x day, which is a natural anti-inflammatory. Of course I have to be selective in what I eat to keep it all working. I pretty much stay away from foods and drinks that have caused me to have a flare in the past.
Posted 10/24/2013 4:25 PM (GMT -8)
I can drink coffee every once in a while, but if I drink it to often I notice I start feeling worse. So it's a treat to have a cup but no more than once a week.

My energy level is very low. And I do a lot. Its go go go all day from get up to work to home with the kids. Some days at work we don't even get lunch breaks making some days turn to 10.5 or 11 hours.

Some people drink coffee, some people drink energy drinks, but I'm trying to find something to give me a little energy. Even if it's just to get me up on the mornings when I'm so tired and sore. I'm tired all of the time, all day everyday. The only time I didn't feel this was prob when I was having b12 shots and on Predisnone at the same time. I really miss that lol (I know that's sad).
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