I am way to skinny now and need to gain weight, I have ulcerative colitis in remission, hyperthyroid, adrenals glands are shot, gluten intolerant, soy intolerant, lactose intolerant, cannot have corn based and no barley based. Any suggestions? I need to gain a minimum of at least 10 lbs.
you gotta eat a lot of calories from whatever foods you can eat. if you are in remission, you should have some foods you know you can eat by now. add oil or butter to everything, use full fat coconut milk/cream, eat fattier cuts of meats, lots of mayo, BACON, starches like sweet potatoes, plantains, tapioca/rice, scrambled eggs in lots of butter with oil drizzled on top, whey protein shakes.
Joanna Banana, 24
100 mg Simponi every 4 weeks
50 mg imuran daily
21 mg nicotine patch (my savior)
AlgaeCal and Strontium
Curcumin, Astaxanthin (sunburn protection), Probiotics, and Mag Citrate (as needed)
Diet: meat, eggs, fermented everything, and small amount of fiber (less than 2 cups per day).
Symptoms: none. remission since i started nicotine.
Joanna Banana, 24
100 mg Simponi every 4 weeks
50 mg imuran daily
21 mg nicotine patch (my savior)
AlgaeCal and Strontium
Curcumin, Astaxanthin (sunburn protection), Probiotics, and Mag Citrate (as needed)
Diet: meat, eggs, fermented everything, and small amount of fiber (less than 2 cups per day).
Symptoms: none. remission since i started nicotine.
what she said x 2 !
eat all the time -
diagnosed with pancolitis december 21, 2003
in submission - no meds
current supplements: vit D, cal/mag, Wild Harvest Inflamma Shield -
no gluten, rice, corn, or soy & limited sugar - just good, healthy food, lots of all natural well water, exercise, sleep as much as possible & enjoy this great life that God has blessed me with -
eat all the time -
diagnosed with pancolitis december 21, 2003
in submission - no meds
current supplements: vit D, cal/mag, Wild Harvest Inflamma Shield -
no gluten, rice, corn, or soy & limited sugar - just good, healthy food, lots of all natural well water, exercise, sleep as much as possible & enjoy this great life that God has blessed me with -
I'm in the same boat. I am currently consulting with a nutritionist. A good thing she told me is to write everything down to keep track of your calorie intake. A good app I found is my fitness pal. Google it 
UC since 2002
Past treatments: Steroids, 5-ASAs, immunosuppressants, biologicals
Currently on 150 mg Azathioprine (Imuran), CCherbal, VSL#3, Boniva, Wellbutrin 150 mg
Scope on 3/6/2014 showed no inflammation but scarring
UC since 2002
Past treatments: Steroids, 5-ASAs, immunosuppressants, biologicals
Currently on 150 mg Azathioprine (Imuran), CCherbal, VSL#3, Boniva, Wellbutrin 150 mg
Scope on 3/6/2014 showed no inflammation but scarring
Mirtazapine will make you gain weight, if you feel like taking an antidepressant.
23 yo male, UC with varying intensity since 2007.
Current daily meds: Asacol 4800mg , Sertraline 100mg, Mirtazapine 30mg, Asacol enema 1g, pred enema (if flaring badly)
Past meds: 5 years of Azathioprine 175 mg/day (kept me in remission).
Foods: Proviva blueberry, general antioxidant- and anti-inflammation rich foods, snus.
Avoiding: High amounts of alcohol.
Status: Rectum-flare
23 yo male, UC with varying intensity since 2007.
Current daily meds: Asacol 4800mg , Sertraline 100mg, Mirtazapine 30mg, Asacol enema 1g, pred enema (if flaring badly)
Past meds: 5 years of Azathioprine 175 mg/day (kept me in remission).
Foods: Proviva blueberry, general antioxidant- and anti-inflammation rich foods, snus.
Avoiding: High amounts of alcohol.
Status: Rectum-flare
Coconut oil, cocoa powder, ensure (lactose/gluten free) ... lots of peanut butter. Personally I don't recommend going the unhealthy route and eating loads of bacon and butter. The natural route like with coconut oil is a great healthier way to gain weight. Plus it's great for you hair and skin!
Diagnosed in Jan. 2012.
Started Humira on July 30th, 2014. Has helped so far!
Past: Imuran 100 mg, put me in remission for 9 months. However, got side effects so stopped.
For flares: Predisone and Hydrocortisone enemas
Intolerance: All 5ASA drugs and Uceris :(
*Predisone helps get me out of flares, but I get muscle atrophy, and all the other awful side effects that come with it. DEVIL DRUG!
Diagnosed in Jan. 2012.
Started Humira on July 30th, 2014. Has helped so far!
Past: Imuran 100 mg, put me in remission for 9 months. However, got side effects so stopped.
For flares: Predisone and Hydrocortisone enemas
Intolerance: All 5ASA drugs and Uceris :(
*Predisone helps get me out of flares, but I get muscle atrophy, and all the other awful side effects that come with it. DEVIL DRUG!
"Personally I don't recommend going the unhealthy route and eating loads of bacon and butter. The natural route like with coconut oil is a great healthier way to gain weight."
personally myself, I have no problem with you not eating tree bark - or anything else for that matter - but I do take issue with you calling out butter and bacon fat as "unhealthy" or making it appear as you believe they are "unnatural" - huh ?
personally myself, I have no problem with you not eating tree bark - or anything else for that matter - but I do take issue with you calling out butter and bacon fat as "unhealthy" or making it appear as you believe they are "unnatural" - huh ?
I agree with everything bananagirl said. Also, if you can have coffee, try 'bulletproof coffee' (google it). In my version, I add butter, coconut oil, honey and a little cocoa powder. You need to mix it in a blender to make a nice foam on the top. I try to have it at least once a week to get in some extra calories/fat. And I find it delicious too.
I too would love to gain 5+ pounds, but it isn't easy. I should probably start a diary again to keep track and force myself to eat a little more.
34 years old, diagnosed at 15. Lucky to have spent most of my life in remission.
Started Remicade in October 2012 (after being hospitalized).
Started Specific Carbohydrate Diet in June 2013.
Last Remicade infusion was in July 2013.
Switched to Lialda in September 2013 (when stopping Remicade) and stopped in July 2014.
Colonoscopy in August 2014 showed no inflammation.
I too would love to gain 5+ pounds, but it isn't easy. I should probably start a diary again to keep track and force myself to eat a little more.
34 years old, diagnosed at 15. Lucky to have spent most of my life in remission.
Started Remicade in October 2012 (after being hospitalized).
Started Specific Carbohydrate Diet in June 2013.
Last Remicade infusion was in July 2013.
Switched to Lialda in September 2013 (when stopping Remicade) and stopped in July 2014.
Colonoscopy in August 2014 showed no inflammation.
I'll join the chorus, eat anything you can to gain weight. Double the portion sizes you eat, add in extra snacks between meals, or even add in an extra meal during the day. Gravitate towards foods that are high in fat and protein for best effect: peanut butter, butter, or whatever you can stand. You can gain weight but it is going to be a slow process, perhaps a 1/2 pound a week, so you got to keep it up for a long while to successfully add on 10 pounds.
Moderator ulcerative colitis
M, 35, proctosigmoiditis
Rx: Remicade 5mg per kg, every 8 weeks
Daily 75mg 6MP + Rowasa
Diet: Diet mods and supplements haven't done a thing for me
Moderator ulcerative colitis
M, 35, proctosigmoiditis
Rx: Remicade 5mg per kg, every 8 weeks
Daily 75mg 6MP + Rowasa
Diet: Diet mods and supplements haven't done a thing for me