Crohn's and mood

1+1=2

Regular Member

Joined : Sep 2005

Posts : 37

Posted 7/26/2019 10:54 AM (GMT -7)

I've recently read that they now think 90% of seratonin is created in the gut rather than the brain. I have found that if I go without eating for a period of time (3-4 days) because I am not well my mood sky-rockets, I am on top of the world and I wondered if anyone else has had this experience?

-------------------------------------------------------------
Diagnosed with Crohn's Disease in 1994
1st resection 1994
2nd resection 1999
3rd resection 2008 followed closely by 2 more operations due to major complications - leak at the anastomosis, GI hemorrhage, temporary jeujenostomy
--------------------------
also have MEN Type 1

gumby44

Veteran Member

Joined : Nov 2007

Posts : 4505

Posted 7/26/2019 3:11 PM (GMT -7)

Have you ever struggled with an eating disorder? I'm wondering if you have a sense of control when you don't eat? Your body needs nutrition in order to heal and function. Going 3-4 days with no food is not a great idea

60 yr. old female, diagnosed with Crohn's in terminal ileum Sept-Oct. 2007. Dx. with c.difficile 1/12, 10/14, 11/15, 1/16. Fecal transplant on 2/24/16, and so far, no more c.diff!

5/20/14: Ileo-colic resection surgery after stricturing and partial bowel obstruction.
Not currently on any Crohn's meds and in remission, but struggling with IBS. B-12 shots monthly and Vit D supplements

1+1=2

Regular Member

Joined : Sep 2005

Posts : 37

Posted 7/26/2019 3:51 PM (GMT -7)

No I have never had an eating disorder, no, I do not receive a "sense of control" when I do not eat and no that did not answer the question I asked

ambling

Veteran Member

Joined : Feb 2011

Posts : 844

Posted 7/26/2019 10:28 PM (GMT -7)

There's a common misconception about serotonin. The serotonin in the brain acts entirely differently than serotonin in the guts, or other parts of the body. Serotonin in the guts does not cross the blood brain barrier. It regulates bowel movements and other functions, however it has no effect there upon mood.

Not eating gives bowel rest. When the bowel is inflamed, bowel rest provides relief. That relief feels great! But of course we need to eat...so it isn't a long term solution.

1+1=2

Regular Member

Joined : Sep 2005

Posts : 37

Posted 7/27/2019 6:50 AM (GMT -7)

Thank you for your post, that is very insightful for me

Labradorite

Veteran Member

Joined : Sep 2009

Posts : 1287

Posted 7/30/2019 9:40 PM (GMT -7)

Intermittent fasting is something that I have found to be helpful in overall feeling of wellbeing but fasting for 3-4 days is too long to go without nutrition.

✚ New Topic ✚ Reply

Forum Information

Currently it is Friday, November 22, 2019 12:30 AM (GMT -7)
There are a total of 3,098,729 posts in 337,501 threads.
View Active Topics

Crohn's and mood

Forum Information

Who's Online