Just diagnosed

[amelio01]

Hello,
After months of diarrhea my doctor sent me for a colonoscopy where I was diagnosed with Crohns. I currently feel like I am drowning in information! Im having trouble with all of the contradictory information out there. Im definately going to ask for a referal to a dietitian sooner than later. Because my crohns has been left unchecked for months, Im experiencing a terrible flare up and am asking for help in what I can eat. Ive been eating apple sauce, chicken broth with soda crackers, and chicken and rice. Any other ideas?

 

[ronroush7]

Bananas and toast. Go to a nutritionist and ssdk to be tested for food allergies. Best to you. Keep us updated.

 

[amelio01]

Thanks! The most difficult thing right now is hearing that finding the right foods is a lot of trial and error. Im loosing a lot of weight and dont have much of an appetite. I cant wait to figure out what works and what doesn't!

 

[ronroush7]

Every person is different. I , personally feel as I get older I am finding more foods that aggravate the Crohn's Disease. I hope things settle down for you.

 

[David]

Welcome to the community. I'm sorry to hear of your diagnosis. Have they put you on any medications?

For food, I would also look into enteral nutrition.

All my best to you.

 

[amelio01]

I just got diagnosed on Tuesday. I have a follow up appointment with the doctor to go over medications he talked about 2 different ones- I cant remember the names but they were in the form of a shot. Right now I trying to figure out what to eat! I tried scrambled eggs and theywent right through me this morning!

 

[ronroush7]

Ouch. I was recently told not to do eggs anymore.

 

[amelio01]

Im sticking to apple sauce, broth and soda crackers and chicken and rice. I also drink Gatorade and lots of water. These foods seem to be okay but my energy is very low! Althought I had diarrhea before, since the colonoscopy its been worse- Im wondering when it'll go back to 'normal!'

 

[ronroush7]

Im sticking to apple sauce, broth and soda crackers and chicken and rice. I also drink Gatorade and lots of water. These foods seem to be okay but my energy is very low! Althought I had diarrhea before, since the colonoscopy its been worse- Im wondering when it'll go back to 'normal!'

Have you had your blood checked?

 

[amelio01]

Yes. The last time was a few weeks ago before my diagnosis. Im assuming they'll send me again....

 

[amelio01]

At first they thought it was fatty liver disease because I had had that in the past but my levels came back normal and had completely reversed the fatty liver. Thats when they decided to send me for the colonoscopy.

 

[ronroush7]

Maybe they need to stick you on iron.

 

[amelio01]

I was thinking about that too. I have an appointment with my family doctor next week and Ill ask her about iron and any vitamins I should be taking.

 

[amelio01]

Does anyone know if Tylenol is okay to take?

 

[ronroush7]

Out of otc drugs for pain, it is the only one my doctor recommends. Aspirin and the others can cause bleeding.

 

[amelio01]

Thanks!

 

[ronroush7]

You are welcome

 

[amelio01]

This might be my denial talking but has anyone seeked a 2nd opinion about their diagnois of bowel disease? How accurate is a colonoscopy? I did have some biopsies take and am still waiting on the results.

 

[ronroush7]

Have you had a fecal calprotectin done?

 

[ronroush7]

You give a stool sample and it measures the inflammation.

 

[amelio01]

No and no. I have an appointment with my doctor so Ill will inquire about those 2 tests.

 

[David]

There's nothing wrong with seeking a second opinion.