Hey there! I was wondering if anyone has tried a Gluten Free/Dairy Free diet to help with Crohn's and J-Pouch issues (I have both). My nutritionist had recommended that to me and I've now been on a GF diet for 3 weeks. Starting to feel better to the point that I'm not on Imodium daily anymore as that actually makes me constipated. I also take Humira injections every other week and 100 mg of Imuran a day. I'm still feeling somewhat constipated (which honestly I though would be a welcome relief from all the diarrhea, but sadly it's not) - I nearly pass out trying to bear down and push it out.
Has anyone else had success on a GF/DF diet and weaning yourself off of the doctor meds?? I think I may be at that point soon, but I haven't talked to my doctor yet. That's definitely the goal of my nutritionist and myself to not be on meds anymore. I would love any feedback from anyone!
Thanks so much!
Carrie
UC diag 1991
Colectomy w/J-pouch 1999
Feeling OK for 10 years
Crohn's symptoms started 2009
Crohn's diag 2011
Started Humira 2011
Chronic Pouchitis since 2009
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