As a recent diagnosis with Crohn's disease (specifically Crohn's colitis), I am growing tired of drinking water all the time. What other drinks can you guys suggest....and yes I'm currently going through a flare and am lactose intolerant. I used to be an avid coffee drinker too and it completely bums me that it's a big no no. So any suggestions for hot drinks are good too. Thank you
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I'm tired of drinking water!
- Thread starter jennlyn12
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Bufford
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- Location
- Northwestern Ontario
Apple juice. I like to add water and ice to it. Cranberry juice is another.
Ginger tea is another tummy soothing one
- Location
- New York, USA
Lemonade, cranberry juice.....
Cat-a-Tonic
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For hot drinks, I like caffeine-free herbal tea. I like ginger tea as that helps with nausea. Peppermint tea is good if you don't have GERD/acid reflux (peppermint is contraindicated for GERD, as it can relax the valve between the stomach & esophagus, allowing more refluxate to come up). I also drink a lot of chamomile tea.
For the lactose intolerance, have you tried anything like almond milk or cashew milk? I like both of those, they're creamier and taste nicer (in my opinion anyway) than soy milk.
For the lactose intolerance, have you tried anything like almond milk or cashew milk? I like both of those, they're creamier and taste nicer (in my opinion anyway) than soy milk.
Thank you!!! I really appreciate it
- Location
- Southern British Columbia
You could have some nice, warm, organic chicken broth, It seems to be okay for me. I sometimes have tomato juice as well. Try a small amount at first because it doesn't agree with everybody.