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Q: What diet does a person with Crohns disease have to follow?
My brother was just diagnosed with Crohns on Thursday, but can not get into the doctor or nutritionist for a week and a half. What are the diet guidelines that he should be following until he can get into the doctor so he wont be aggravating it?
Also… my brother is only 32, is that young for a diagnosis like this?

A: My mom and aunt have crohns and each have a list of different foods they have to avoid- its an individual tollerance thing- but i did look it up and heres a link to check out that should help-

http://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/crohns-guide/crohns-ibd-overview-facts

If he’s been sick long enough to have crohns he should have a pretty good idea himself what he should stay away from-

best of luck – and crohns can happen at any age

Q: I have Crohns Disease and would like to diet. Does anyone have any diet plans specifically for this?
I have Crohns Disease and seem to have put on about 4 stone due to having to take steriods on and off. I would like to diet but find that alot of diet plans focus mainly on fibre related products which I can’t eat. Can anyone help, please?

A: Cant help, but my advice would be to see your doctor and ask for a referral to a dietician.

The treatment for Crohns causes other health issues (like wiight), and these should also be addressed as part of the treatment.

Q: I have something called crohns disease and i need a diet plan that helps me lose weight?
I have crohns disease and need a diet plan that helps me lose about 20 lbs but i cant have certain fruits n veggies b/c of my condition!!! PLEASE HELP

A: With a limited food selection it’s important you get all the nutrients you need. Especially with a disease like Crohn’s. Just eat what you normally do in moderation and get some exercise. There is no miracle food that will make you lose weight. It’s a simple equation of calories in minus calories used. You can either decrease caloric intake or increase the amount of work your body does.

I’d check ccfa.org for more information if you need it.

Q: what is a great diet for someone who suffers with psoriasis and crohns diease?
i have both unfortunately and am finding it hard to know what to eat. i have never been on a special diet so this may help me a great deal.

A: Common understanding is that fish (esp. oily like salmon) is good for psoriasis. Other than that – eating healthy can’t do any harm. For psoriasis I suggest that you should try the cream by champori: it is based on herbs and clears up my patches in just a couple of weeks and they stay clear for months at a time.
Best,
psmith

Q: What sort of food diet plan should i be on having crohns?
I got told i had crohns about 6 months ago, i got over the acute stage but had anther attack 3 weeks ago, spending 1 week in hosptial,and now 2 weeks out,im on 30mg of pretizone which is very heavy dose so i am very hungrey all the time i love my food but am unsure what i should eat? anyone with crohns have a great eating plan??

A: The people at the hospital should have given you diet advice. Go to a doctor or a dietitian to find out what sort of diet to follow. We don’t know you , the dietitian will be able to see you and ask all sorts of questions and work out a diet plan.

Q: Crohns Disease-Has anyone found a diet that works for them?
I’ve had Crowns sense the age of 15 I am 50 now and had two surgeries, at age 16 and 44. Both times had had a couple of feet removed from the small intestine. The older I get I feel my diarrhea is worsening. I still have not found any kind of food that is better to eat then the other, but maybe I haven’t tried the right foods what ever that may be. I just wish I could be away from my home longer then just a few hours. If I need to be somewhere longer I just don’t eat, but I can only wait so long to eat then that’s when I get in trouble . I will feel it coming on and I will have to use a restroom at the groceries store which I hate it’s either to quite or there’s only 1 or 2 stalls and people are waiting for them, mean while the smell is enough to make a horse run the other way-lol, it’s funny in my house but not somewhere else and the noise I make is not quite,if you know what I mean, plus I’m not always walking normal after a bm. So any suggestions would be great. Thank You.
Tweedledee, Thank You so much for your answer, I have heard about Dr.Jordans book at a health store, so I will look into that book and I hope you feel better also.
Brittany, Wow that sucks for you too, to have both. I wish you will and thanks for the quick response, I will look up SCD diet on the web. Thank you.
Virgo-I have changed my diet some, I do love veggies but I don’t really steam them, I will try that. I do drink soy milk and not sure if thats a good thing or not, Thank You for reinforcing the right diet foods.

A: i have two suggestions for you. one is called “the maker’s diet”. from Dr. jordan rubin. before you read the diet book, read his book “patient heal thyself”. dr. rubin himself was days from death from severe crohn’s desease at age 19. he looked like the pictures you see from the concentration camps.when doctors ran out of ideas he did his own research and cured himself. he is now in his thirties, married and a new dad, it a fascinating read even if you aren’t sick. then read his diet book “the maker’s diet” which outlines the plan in detail.

the second one i would reccomend is “breaking the vicious cycle” by elaine gotchal. her diet has also seen remarkable success, and is based on the idea, pretty much that chron’s desease is caused by the body’s innability to process carbohydrates.

my own doctor beleives that chron’s desease is a manfestation of ciliac desease and i have found teh basic ciliac diet has helped me very much although i occassionally do have mild IBS symtoms. it is not as effective as the first two diets but frankly i am a whimp and could not stick to the gotchal diet properly.

i hope youi fell better soon.

Q: Diet for Crohns Disease while in Remission?
What are some foods to avoid if I have Crohns even though I am in remission. I know about nuts and popcorn and seeds what else

A: lots of fluids, as people with Crohns risk dehydration. Well cooked meats & vegetables.

Q: Looking for a diet for crohns disease?

A: Some links which will help;
http://www.remicade.com/crohns/crohns_lifestyle/crohns_diet.jsp
http://www.crohns.org.uk/Docs/3/The%20Dietary%20treatment%20of%20Crohns%20Disease.html

http://ibdcrohns.about.com/od/dietandrecipes/Diet_and_Recipes_for_Crohns_Disease.htm

Q: Recently been diagnosed with Crohns disease. What foods should I eliminate from my diet?

A: You don’t have to eliminate anything unless it bothers you. Usually high fat, dairy, and fast food bothers me and I have Crohn’s. Maybe start a food diary and see what symptoms trigger your symptoms. Good luck! Hope this helps! =)

Q: what diet should someone who has colitis or crohns disease follow?

A: Hi ..No special diet has been proven effective for preventing or treating this disease… Some people find their symptoms are made worse by milk, alcohol, hot spices, or fiber… People are encouraged to follow a nutritious diet and avoid any foods that seem to worsen symptoms… But there are no consistent rules…

People should take vitamin supplements only on their doctor’s advice..

I put a link, below..with information..about the foundation! …
i wish you, all the best , and the courage, you need!!…

Kind, regards!:)

Q: diet for Crohns Disease?

A: “People with Crohn’s disease often experience a decrease in appetite, which can affect their ability to receive the daily nutrition needed for good health and healing. In addition, Crohn’s disease is associated with diarrhea and poor absorption of necessary nutrients. No special diet has been proven effective for preventing or treating Crohn’s disease, but it is very important that people who have Crohn’s disease follow a nutritious diet and avoid any foods that seem to worsen symptoms. There are no consistent dietary rules to follow that will improve a person’s symptoms.
People should take vitamin supplements only on their doctor’s advice.”
If you google it there is lots of information.

Q: has anyone with crohns disease been put on a diet where only you can eat pure white foods .?

A: Hi Crystal

Here is some info and remedies to help with your condition.

Causes
Crohn’s disease can be caused by a variety of factors, including poor diet and nutrition, food allergies, imbalanced levels of hydrochloric acid, impaired immunity, infections, lack of exercise, “leaky gut” syndrome, pharmaceutical drugs, and stress.

Note:
Pharmaceutical Drugs: The following drugs can all cause and exacerbate various gastrointestinal disorders, including Crohn’s disease: Accutane, Alka-Seltzer Antacid and Alka-Seltzer Pain Reliever, Anturane, Genuine Bayer Aspirin, Bayer Plus Aspirin, Bayer Regular Strength Enteric Aspirin, Bufferin Analgesic Tablets and Caplets, Ceptaz, Clinoril, Cuprimine, Ecotrin Enteric Coated Aspirin, Feldene, Ilosone, Lamprene, Leukine for IV Infusion, Lopid, Marplan, Meclomen, Novantrone, Paraplatin, Piroxicam, Prokine I.V. Infusion, Retrovir, Rynatuss, Supprelin Injection, Suprax, Ticlid, Tolectin, Toradol IM Injection, Trecator-SC, Trilisate, and Voltaren.

Quick Action Plan for Crohn’s Disease

1. Diet is of primary importance. Avoid all sugars, refined flour products, and carbohydrates, milk and dairy products, processed foods that contain preservatives and artificial sweeteners, alcohol, hydrogenated and trans-fatty oils, as well as foods that are common allergens.

2. Emphasize organic, fresh vegetables and non-citrus fruits, organic grains, as well as organic, free-range meats and poultry and wild-caught fish.

3. Drink plenty of pure, filtered water throughout the day. Gallon a day if you can.

4. Enema containing butyric acid two to five times a week. (Add one tablespoon of butyric acid to one quart of warm water.) Do a Colon Cleanse to clean out the toxins in the body. A liver cleanse will help new blood penetrate the sick areas and help the healing process.

5. Supplements with vitamin A, beta carotene, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and zinc, taken with a multivitamin/multimineral formula. Essential fatty acids, especial omega-3 oils, are also recommended.

6. Stress reduction through the use of various mind/body medicine techniques, such as biofeedback, hypnotherapy, meditation and relaxation exercises.

7. If you smoke, stop and if you are currently taking aspirin or other NSAIDs, consider replacing them with safer, more effective natural remedies.

8. Soothing baths two to five nights and alternating hot and cold water packs placed over the stomach and upper abdomen.

9. Juice remedies include aloe juice; wheatgrass juice; cabbage, papaya, and carrot juice; and carrot, beet, and cucumber juice.

10. Juice of half a lemon with warm water, especially in the morning.

11. Allow yourself to receive emotional support to help you embrace some of the common underlying issues identified with Crohn’s, such as abandonment, anger, disappointment and rage, which often settle in the gut. Seek out a therapist or other skilled practitioner that can guide you through emotional healing work.

12. Learn about colon and liver cleansing to start ridding of the toxins in the blood. This is the key to long term health (for any disease).

Best of health to you

Q: crohns disease..can supplementry diet of betalacoglobulin and alpha lactalbumin help?

A: I don’t know what those things are… I haven’t tried them myself (have had Crohn’s for around 10 years now). The only truth I’ve come across in dealing with this crummy disease is that every person is different, and what might work for one person may not work for another.

I would like to recommend a really great web-site that offers support blogs and informational input from people around the globe who battle with all forms of Irritable Bowel issues. I’ve been visiting it almost since the day I was first diagnosed with Crohn’s. It’s been very informative and helpful. The link is below. I hope you find some answers there.

Good luck.

Q: crohns;any info is helpful;;;;;;;diet to follow?
my flare ups keep getting worse; im eating probiotic yogurt,plain pasta and small portions…..contonius runs…help me please!

A: I am a long time crohn’s sufferer and I had resection surgery last year… These are just a few things that helped me while I was feeling ill.

-Stay away from foods high in fibre (popcorn, nuts, seeds, bran, etc) These can cause a blockage… VERY PAINFUL and can be fatal

-Stay away from foods high in Fats (fried foods)

-No Red meat

-No Dairy

-no citrus fruits

Foods you can eat…
White grains like white bread white pasta, tortillas
Grilled chicken
Bananas
Rice

These are just a few… While your CD is flaring up, you should follow a low residue diet. Google this. Its very useful. When you start this diet it will take a few days for you to feel better… so dont give up

I hope this helps… feel free to message me

Q: Has anyone managed crohns disease and its flare-ups on alterntive therapies &diet?

A: Hi i have been diagnosed with crohns since i was 11,I’m now 31,i haven’t tried any alternative therapies,i was on salazapyrin and 60 mg of prednisilone daily,steroids,when i was first diagnosed,i ended up with moon face because of the steroids,which is no fun,basically a good diet really worked for me and the medication,i wouldn’t try alternative therapies as i have seen this condition get so bad that the person who I’m referring to ended up with a colostomy,he refused to take the steroids.Incidentally the medication does work in time,i haven’t had a flare up since i was 18.try not getting to stressed as this can make it flare up.good luck.

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