Disappearing appetite...

[HorseLover!!]

I haven't had much of an appetite recently, I go to try and eat something but all I do is have a few bites then that's it I don't have much else my appetite I think is getting worse as I have lost more weight the problem is my doctors think it is all in my head and that there is nothing wrong I can't get them to understand, I've got a dietician appointment soon and I have no idea what she is going to say/do.

I'm already miserable enough and I'm still trying to recover from yesterday what else can be done about food/appetite/weight issue?? I don't know what else my doctors and dietician are going to suggest, anyone have any ideas?? :ybatty:

Thanks HorseLover!!

 

[Basmah]

I am glad to read that you are about to see a dietician, that was probably one of the best decisions I have ever made. Unfortunately, loss of appetite comes and goes (much like everything associated with Crohn's). Try to drink your nutrients - orange juice, chicken broths, ensure or boost drinks, naked juices, etc. If you have the energy to make your own, go for it, but I know that's not always practical. Eat the moment you do feel some hunger, and eat whatever you have a craving for.

Hope you feel better soon!

 

[lenny]

My son is in the same boat a lot. Right now he is keeping his weight up by supplementing with 100% organic apple juice. He's drinking 3/4 of a 64oz bottle pretty much everyday. Juice has A LOT of calories.

 

[HorseLover!!]

I'm trying to eat whenever I feel hungry it's just they pain that comes after eating that bothers me unfortunately my doctor and dietician think that it's all in my head grrrrr .

 

[lenny]

I wish doctors would replace "It's in your head." with "I'm sorry, I don't know."
Try not blaming the victim because you are frustrated..

 

[Basmah]

Your dietician thinks that? Odd...try to find a different one, someone who specializes with digestive disorders, and has been around the block for some time. Sending good and healthy vibes your way!!

 

[Elisssa13]

Ive been having the exact same problem. I just have not been feeling hungry at all anymore. And when I try to eat,it really hurts my stomach. I try to eat even when i don't feel like it but I can only manage to take a few bites before I hunch over on the floor in pain. Ive lost a lot of weight from this and my doctor said if i cant gain weight or regain my appetite in a month then she will put me on prednisone and if that doesn't work then remicade. I know my mom cares about me and wants to help me but she is always trying to shove food down my mouth and I feel like she really doesn't understand how I feel. It's all very complicated isn't it?