Hi all

[paul]

hi all

my name is paul i have just been diagnosed with crohns and colitis so i am totally new at this i will be grateful for any advice any one can give me

 

[Astra]

Hiya Paul
and welcome fellow Brit

We can help you with any questions, so fire away!
Let us know your symptoms and what your med regime is now.
There's loads of Crohnie friends here for you, don't be shy!
lotsa luv
Joan xxx

 

[David]

Hi Paul and welcome!

Are you seeking treatment for your CD? Are you on any medications at this point? Any specific questions?

I hope to see you around good sir!

*hugs*

 

[paul]

hi

Hiya Paul
and welcome fellow Brit

We can help you with any questions, so fire away!
Let us know your symptoms and what your med regime is now.
There's loads of Crohnie friends here for you, don't be shy!
lotsa luv
Joan xxx

hi joan the doc has started me on asacol 1200mg twice a day he has said that i have got chronic colitis and crohns in the large bowel i am waiting to go back and see him but i dont know about what foods i should stay away from

 

[Astra]

Hiya Paul

It's a bit of a trial and error thang!
but check out the low residue diet for starters, this will give your bowels a little rest.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/low-residue-diet/my00745

it always works for me in reducing diarrhea and other symptoms.
good luck
xxx

 

[xJillx]

Hi Paul and welcome! Have you noticed an improvement with your new treatment? I sure hope so. As for diet, as Joan said, it is trial and error. We are all different. However, some basic things to avoid would be nuts, seeds, high fiber foods, and raw fruits and veggies. These tend to give a lot of Crohnies issues. However, I can manage certain raw fruits. Again, we are all different. Keep a food diary to track what foods are your no-no foods and safe foods. It will take some time, but you will eventually see patterns of what upsets your stomach. Good luck!

 

[paul]

the fruit bit the only thing i eat there is bananas used to like all veg except carrots i am gradually finding out different things i can cannot eat i have also got the help from my sister who has got crohns she was diagnosed about 6yrs ago in when she was about 21

 

[paul]

thanks for the advice i have started to notice a bit of improvement the only prob at the moment is the feeling of being bloated any ideas on how to ease this