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Hello all, The results are in. I just got back from my Colonoscopy a few hours ago. It's been a year long journey of trying my best to stick with a healthier diet, introducing Low Dose Naltrexone, and even some medical marijuana, among other things. One full year of avoiding any "approved...

Hey mccindy! I couldn't agree more. I'm simply advising caution. Although things might feel well tolerated in the short term, they may be doing damage in the long term. An extreme, but somewhat relevant example is smoking. I've heard that crohn's sufferers who smoke actually get some benefit...

Hey LtC! Eggs on AI Paleo is a no-no, unless your body can tolerate it. For me, it's cut and dry...if I eat eggs, I have to go to the bathroom almost immediately afterwards, like clockwork. I try to avoid them, but I still give in once in a while. scrambled seems to be less irritating than...

Hey guys, Be careful when doing all the introductions of new foods, especially junk foods! Dairy, peanut butter, and breakfast cereals are all not paleo friendly and could irritate the gut in the long run. I find I can't do cereal at all any more. Regarding the weight gain: Weight loss is a...

I use www.paleohacks.com very frequently. It's basically a forum (similar to this one), where you can ask a question and have it answer by other Paleo people. Msot of them are there for weight loss, but there is plenty of info on Crohn's. I can definitely relate to this! I get the exact same...

This is definitely true. Fruit sugars are absorbed into the body easily. Hey Johnny, I have tried it, but it was before my Paleo days. Quinoa is unfortunately still a no-no on the Paleo diet. Here is a quote from Robb Wolf (founder of the Paleo diet) as to why: "Quinoa is botanically not a...

Hey UnXmas, Oh wow, I can totally relate to everything you just said. Scientific research was my number 1 priority too, until I realized that there are very little scientific studies funded for the effects of food, because there's no profit in it. Drug companies develop drugs that they can...

Hey monmon, I've never gotten any feeling near my anus...especially not a punch...all my pain is around the stomach/lower adbomen area. Throughout my crohn's journey, I've had everything from cramps, to burning, to bloating, etc etc. The pain will likely manifest itself differently person to...

Just a brief warning: Eggs aren't always well tolerated by Crohnies. I can't handle them very well. Also, deli meat tends to have nitrates and nitrites in them: Also a crohn's no-no. Be cautious about those. -Adam

Hey monmon, What I mean is if you're in pain, you need to do two things: A) Give your bowels a break by not eating foods that aggravate your gut and B) Don't eat foods that will "feel" okay, but may be making things worse So a liquid diet for a couple of days will ensure that your body isn't...

UPDATE: Yesterday was a terrible day for me. My worst since my surgery. I had to take two T3's for the pain after I ate a salad. But prior to the salad, I had strayed from my diet again. I ordered chinese food the night before. Ginger beef is no doubt breaded and the sauces contain God knows...

I think I have to agree, althought I haven't tested saccharomyces bouldardii myself. UnXmas and monmon218: You both mentioned you eat a lot of junk food, and it sounds like you're both underweight. I can absolutely sympathize with the notion of a healthy diet causing you pain. My suggestion? Go...

That's basically what I was eluding to in my first post on this thread. Crohn's "causing" foods versus Crohn's "irritating" foods. Keep in mind, it's just a theory, but high fibre irritants like veggies, fruits, nuts and seeds probably shouldnt be eaten if you have open sores (active crohns) in...

Hey notocrohn, In general, I feel good. It was very hard to start with. I felt like I was getting sicker when I eliminated sugars, grains and dairy. My body didn't know how to handle things, and I was a wreck for the first week or two. My BM's are generally still loose, but I find if I stick...

Good luck notocrohn! Resections are always tough, but you'll pull through and should feel WAY better after you recover. I weighed myself this morning for the first time in a few months. I was struggling at 127lbs after I got out of my surgery last May for like...6 months. I didn't think I was...

That is incredibly great to hear PiscesMom. Thanks for posting it, and you're very welcome. I hope everything continues to work well for you guys :) -Adam

Hey Lala, I've been on LDN for exactly 3 months. I haven't noticed an significant change specifically, but I have noticed that the constant high stress situations that I go through frequently at work seem to have less of an impact on my stomach. Prior to the LDN, if I got into a high stress...

Hey guys, Just an update: My colonoscopy has been moved to July :( I'll keep you posted on the results! -Adam

Good on you Rockdawg! Don't go off your medication without the OK from your doctor though. But you're absolutely right. improving your exercise and diet are never detrimental. Good luck!! -Acemagic

Spices I can see bothering you, along with eggs. Pork, turkey,chicken and sweet potatoes are all very paleo legal, and even highly encouraged. I doubt those were the source of your problems, unless there was some kind of food allergy. But that would be a first! I know we're all different! -Adam