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Posted 12/18/2020 9:31 PM (GMT -7)


Hi all
I have been diagnosed with UP but can’t see my gastro to discuss for a month! Meanwhile I think I’m in a flare and I’m so confused about what to do and eat. Any advice? What foods to avoid? Or is it trial and error? Thanks
Posted 12/19/2020 8:06 AM (GMT 0)
Welcome to the UC Forum! Did your gastro prescribe any med(s)? What are your current symptoms? If you have multiple bm problem daily, a low-fiber diet may help, such as boiled white rice, broiled/baked poultry or fish w/o skin, scrambled egg, natural applesauce, banana, plain toast w/o grains or seeds. / Old Hat (40 yrs with left-sided UC; in remission taking Colazal)
Posted 12/19/2020 1:44 AM (GMT -7)
I can’t see gastro for a month, all I got was a diagnosis and now I’m left trying to figure it out on my own. The internet is proving a source of contradicting info. Especially when it comes to foods that I should abs shouldn’t have.

Was mucus/blood happening but now it’s like a liquid to begin then goes to some kind of normal.

I’m concious if I don’t make changes it won’t improve.

Do I cut things like legumes out? I’m having all my fruit peeled and trying to have cooked veg.

Thanks for replying
Posted 12/19/2020 9:04 AM (GMT -7)
Hi...call the GI's office today and ask for mesalamine oral and rectal till you're able to see him/her. If you have a diagnosis...it's remiss for the GI to not medicate you. Or...call your GP and get him or her to call your GI and ask why you arent medicated.

Foods that aren't high in fibre and cooked well will help with comfort and sometimes lessen bms, but it won't help or heal your inflammation.

What does your daily diet usually include?

q
Posted 12/19/2020 9:10 AM (GMT -7)
A low residue diet is generally recommended for those of us flaring. As flares narrow the inside diameter of the intestines and leave them raw and bleeding, fiber is bulking and abrasive (two things that should never meet, ouch!). Alcohol and spicy pepper oils are inflamers and irritants so avoid for now. Caffeine can stimulate bowel movements in some of us, so trial avoid and see if it helps.

Yes, diets as a whole, and food triggers vary wildly among us. What's one's miracle diet, does nothing for another, and might make another's symptoms a whole lot worse. Diets and UC are super contradictary among us.

Avoid NSAID pain relievers (no aspirin, ibuprofen) and only take tylenol. As regular NSAID use can cause intestinal ulcers.

A hot water bottle on your lower abdomen, nor soak in a hot bath can give you temporary relief from bowel aches and pains.

You're going to need maintenance meds from your gasteroenterologist to heal you.

Some good references to learn more about your IBD:

Michigan IBD school
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=pl818426534ac030e0

Crohn's and Colitis Foundation:
https://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/about-crohns-and-colitis/publications
Posted 12/19/2020 3:36 PM (GMT -7)
You are right to eat only cooked vegetables for now. A dietitian who works for my gastroenterologist also recommends putting cooked veggies into a blender or food processor that will break down fiber. I agree with Quincy that your gastro should get back to you about medication right after DX, instead of scheduling you for a follow-up consult one month later. If you do have a GP, then try to follow her advice there by asking for help with Rx script situation. Best wishes! Let us know how you're doing. / Old Hat (40 yrs with left-sided UC)
Posted 12/19/2020 5:44 PM (GMT -7)
Thanks everyone you’re so amazing.

My usual diet is jam packed with raw fruit and veg and I suppose that will be changing. I’m cooking most veg and peeling fruits/avoiding seeds.

I’ve got some veg soup with tumeric, baked salmon, pumpkin mash and chicken on the menu agenda over the coming days and will monitor. I might start a food diary again.

I’ve got vitamins and I’ll have a close look at how I’m reacting to yoghurts and coffee etc.

Thank for all your advice and resources x
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