Will I ever be able to eat normally again?

[Abotheslabo]

I just found out Crohn's is incurable and all I've been eating for a week is yogurt and bananas and I'm craving other foods! Stools are solid and bleeding has stopped but if I eat salad or nuts will bleeding start again?

Thank you so much for replying this is my first post as I've just joined.

Adam

 

[robbo87]

Some people can have a very varied diets. Other people have trigger foods that they know will set them off.

My advice would be to try whatever you want, but in small amounts and introduce it slowly into your diet. maybe keep some sort of food diary, so you can work out what does and doesn't work for you.

personally I got to a point where I ate pretty much anything I wanted. But I know from peoples experiences on here that not everyone is that fortunate.

 

[Cross-stitch gal]

Welcome to the forum As far as eating goes, I wish I had better news for you. But, all I can really suggest is to try eating different things to see how you feel. Basically do an elimination period where you find out what things you can/can't handle. Another word for this is a food diary. Take care & good luck

 

[Hope345]

Adam,
Welcome to this site. You will find so much valuable information and caring people.
There are so many that will give you great info regarding food. Everyone is different, but if you are still in a flare, some foods are better to be avoided. Usually most bland foods can be eaten during a flare. Low fiber foods: rice, white breads, applesauce, chicken soup and look into juicing on this site too. Gianni, a member on this site has lots of recipes that will give you great nutrients without the fiber.

Once you are in remission, the foods you eat can vary too. Some can eat almost anything but others have to stay away from spicy foods, acidic foods or lactose, to name a few. Everyone is different.

Keep doing research and asking questions.

that is great that you stopped bleeding. do you have pain?

Let us know, and you have come to the right place for help.
I love this site and it has helped so much as my daughter, 14, was diagnosed this year as well.
talk soon
Julie