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Hello, I've had UC the past 4 years. Recently, I've been in a bad flare up. Everything I eat disagrees with me. What can I eat and digest? Suggestions, please!

 Reply posted for emily kate.

here is what worked for me....I have left side UC....mom had it for years, ending with surgery

tried many probiotics,smoothies, fresh farm milk, medications not including humira, and imuran, etc....

this is what worked

95% gluten free diet:)no red meat ! raw vege's not so good:(

but here is what turned it around for me

smoothie made of aloe juice, inner-eco coconut water probiotic found at whole foods, blueberries, banana

MESALAMINE 4GM ENEMA'S (previously used cortisteroid enema, no help)

cortisteroid suppository for proctitis:)

I also have 2 blood diseases that give me a ton of extra blood, not exactly good for UC:(

GOOD LUCK.....the 2 keys in my improvement was the liquid probiotic and the ASA enema, almost immediate results

 Reply posted for emily kate.

I've used Advocare, along with clean eating. It has been a lifestyle change for me. It helped me to get off of some of my medicine.

I agree with what someone posted about keeping a food diary. I have been doing that for several months and it really really helps. You are able to pinpoint the foods that seem to be causing trouble. Unfortunately with UC it seems sometimes your body can tolerate certain foods and sometimes it cannot. Lots of trial and error. I have tried gluten free in the past. I am finding though now I am able to tolerate gluten again. I most recently gave up dairy as it seems to be causing major IBS symptoms. during a flare I stick with grass fed ground beef and white rice. It seems to give my body enough nutrition for a few days. Good luck and hang in there.


Krista 

I agree with the Elimination diet, You might want to check out The Specific Carbohydrate or GAPS intro phases to start out with in order to relax your body. Then, you could either try those, or research FODMAPS or the Autoimmune Protocol Diet. None of these are long term, and they allow you to figure out what you are sensitive to.

 Reply posted for peggypockets.

I was looking into Ensure and was mortified at the ingredients.....One of the worst is Carageenan, which has been banned in Europe.  Also it has lots of sugar alcohols.  Don't drink it!

 Reply posted for emily kate.

Check out Shakeology, it's been good to me!

 Reply posted for emily kate.

Hello new here and first post.

I know how you feel

When I am flaring really badly any sort of solid food makes thing worse.

Instead I do a vegetable juice / water / herbal tea / potassium broth / fast. Longest one I have done was 21 days.

Which basically means I only intake these non-fibre fluids for a set period. Once things have settled down again, I return slowly to solid food.

Some people also do this type of liquid fast with a nutritional supplement called Ensure. Personally I do not use this, as I think the ingredients are hideous! It also contains milk and soy, and these two ingredients alone make my colitis worse. So pointless taking it for my colitis

 Reply posted for emily kate.

Hi, I've currently had a bad flare up and been in hospital for a month with ulcerative colitis/chrons. I'm currently improving on new drugs (infliximab, imuran, prednisone). But I'm currently on a low residue diet- so only consuming foods that are easily broken down. Have a search online for a food list. It is basically no seeds, skins or high fiber foods. Making sure you cook all your veggie well, no onions/garlic or high spiced foods will irritate. Also maybe have a look At how much dairy you're consuming that can be the cause for some people. Keeping a food diary helps also, allows you to see if any specific foods are causing a flare up. Hope that helps and all the best

 Reply posted for emily kate.

I eat peanut butter when I have flare ups. I hope this works fur you.

 Reply posted for jav.

Jav,<br /> I&#39;ve just joined this site today. I&nbsp;also have CU&nbsp;and I&#39;m looking for anything that help with my symptoms. Thanks for your post, I&#39;m going to try this diet right away.<br /> Mike&nbsp;

 Reply posted for emily kate.

I have UC.  When I am flaring up I go on Dr. McDougall's elimination diet.  It is "painfree" food.  You eat brown rice, sweet potatoes (white skin seems best for me) and lots of green and yellow vegetables.  You have to make sure ALL vegetables are cooked well.  You can eat some fruit; however, it must be cooked also.  The only condiment you can use is salt and the only beverage is water.  This diet calms my system and helps me get it under control.  I can then gradually add other foods.  If something makes my symptoms worse, I don't eat it again.  I am currently on Lialda for maintenance.  Give the diet a try.  It is called the "Elimination Diet".  This is only a temporary diet....not long term!  Someone posted a youtube video about it also.