Flaxseed bad for UC?

ground flaxseed would be adding fibre that doesn't agree with everyone. If you are bothered by that type of fibre, then it's not for you. You'll have to try it and see how you do with it.

How much are you planning to have....and how would you be ingesting it..?

Flax seed has both soluble and insoluble fibre...

quincy

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quincy - Probably a few tablespoons a week...not a huge amount. I have never really used it myself before, so I was going to experiment...stir it in oatmeal and other hot cereals...maybe put it in smoothies, muffins or soups. I had heard so many good things about Omega 3 so I thought I'd try it. I also want to bulk up my stool, so I am trying to add more fiber - through supplements and food.

I also have heard that flaxseed has Omega 6 in it and that Omega 6 is pro-inflammatory....so, would that also make it bad for UC?

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23 years old
Diagnosed with UC March 2007
Current inflamation in the rectum
Asacol 4 tablets 3x/day

Flax seed/oil is essential fibre for everyone, the only people who should be on a low fibre diet are those with crohns disease whom are suffering with strictures or obstructions for obvious reason...otherwise fibre is everyones friend...

The best way to add fibre of any kind into ones diet is by starting with a small amount taken EVERYDAY, so that your system can adjust...increasing slowly only if necessary.

For the record, adding fibre of any kind can cause bloating and gas which is normal, it's your system adjusting to it and this is why one should always start with a small amount making sure to take it daily or it takes that much longer for your system to adjust, this goes for healthy people as well, with no gastro health problems.

:)

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My bum is broken....there's a big crack down the middle of it!  LOL  :)

Thanks for the replies.

laurer - I am vegetarian, but maybe I'll cheat and take fish oil anyway if the flax doesn't work for me.

pb4 - Why do you think the Mayo Clinic said it's bad for UCers then? They don't have the warning on other fiber supplements, just on the flaxseed, b/c they say it can have a laxative effect. Thanks.

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23 years old
Diagnosed with UC March 2007
Current inflamation in the rectum
Asacol 4 tablets 3x/day

Thanks, pb4. Everything you said makes sense to me. Odd that they have that on their site. I guess I'll just try it and see how I feel.

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23 years old
Diagnosed with UC March 2007
Current inflamation in the rectum
Asacol 4 tablets 3x/day

i've been gobbling up a tablespoon or two a day of flaxseed oil with no ill effects, and perhaps many good ones. I don't grind it myself-- just get the spectrum naturals brand from wholefoods (try the cinnamon flavored one-- it's actually good!)

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Dx:

Left-sided UC, Jun 2005. Flex-sig only... clear for first 20cms, then inflamed through next 30cms.

Therapies:

Pharmaceutical: Pentasa 3G/day, hydrocort 1x every 7 days
Probiotics: Acidophilus Pearls, Primadophilus Bifidus
Naturals: Caprylic Acid, Methylated B-12, Vit ACDE, Zinc (w/copper), Selenium, Turmeric, Bromelain, Luteolin
Killer Foods: Soda, Fried Food (especially french fries!), Beer, Red Wine, Pepperoncinis

I take flax and am fine with it. Just (as always) make sure to drink plenty of water so your system stays hydrated and functioning. Hope it works!

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katie
23
diagnosed with cecal volvulus, 2006; two colon resections in the same year
diagnosed with colitis 2007
malrotated colon
no cecal valve, removed during surgery
gastritis

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