Reply to "diet and supplements"

Jan DollarModerator, RN, retired

I don't restrict anything in my diet unless I am in an active bout of pouchitis, since roughage can be an irritant when you are inflamed. With the damaged colon out, not a general worry any longer. Back in my UC days, I avoided nuts and popcorn for 20+ years! But, in general, I am a big believer in eating a wide variety of whole, fresh foods, with lots of fruits and vegetables in particular.

I agree with Kathy, that if you are having serious salt cravings, you are probably dehydrated, and not in a minor way. This is something to mention to your doctor, as this can run amok quickly.

As far as supplements go. What I take is based on my blood tests and medical need. I take vitamin D (for known deficiency), calcium (post menopausal), and probiotics due to recurrent pouchitis/cuffitis. I do not take any fiber supplements, but do take a bowel slower, Imodium.

Jan

6/22/123:40 PM

<ul id="{%=id%}ButtonGroup" class="button-group h-popup-buttons even-button-group even-1">
    <li id="{%=id%}Okay_buttonContainer"><a id="{%=id%}Okay" href="javascript:void(0);" class="button success no-margin-bottom h-alert-modal-ok-button" role="button">OK</a><script type="text/javascript">
        (function() {
            function {%=id%}Okay_click(event, data) {
            {%=id%}Popup.hide();
        }
        
                $('#{%=id%}Okay').on('click', {%=id%}Okay_click);
        })();
    </script></li></ul><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="close-reveal-modal" aria-label="Close Modal">&#215;</a><div class="last-modal-focus focus-utility-element" tabindex="0"></div>
</div>
<script type="text/javascript">
        (function() {
            {%=id%}Popup = new SS.Popup.ModalPopup('{%=id%}');
        })();
    </script>

Skip to main content

Membership Required

Remove From Your Block List

Manage Follow Preferences

Block

Please wait...