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Leah- Nothing anyone says to me about this condition surprises or shocks or upsets me too much anymore. I've actually considered your comment about the skins on the fruits. I guess I thought (rather hoped) blueberries would be an easily digestible fruit. I do eat bananas and peeled peaches. I've been addicted to blackberries but that love affair has to go away for now because I'm sure the seeds are not good. Oh well, big sigh.Given up apples too. Maybe I will try mangoes... I just love my fruit and veggies and I can accept no gluten and no dairy. But losing such great foods like my fruits, even if temporarily is just so devastating. Yes, I don't want to hear it but I'm listening.
Hi In,
I just wanted to say welcome and you are well on your way to going into remission! Re: Soy--take a very close look at any canned or packet tuna or salmon you buy. Also check all non stick sprays. Also closely check all supplements. I thought I was soy free for about 6 months because I wasn't eating edamame or soy sauce but then realized I had fairly significant contamination.
Brandy
I just wanted to say welcome and you are well on your way to going into remission! Re: Soy--take a very close look at any canned or packet tuna or salmon you buy. Also check all non stick sprays. Also closely check all supplements. I thought I was soy free for about 6 months because I wasn't eating edamame or soy sauce but then realized I had fairly significant contamination.
Brandy
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Gabes-Apg
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Quick 'Gday' from Australia
you have the right mental attitude to 'win' this game!
Every summer when i walk into fruit and vege shops, the smells of the stone fruits get me every time.... almost make me salivate. but that feeling only lasts about 5 seconds. as you adjust and change your lifestyle, the want for variety, different texture fades. when i first joined this group, Gloria told me it is like a switch, there comes a time when you dont want those foods.
pre MC i lived on raw veges and fruit for meals and snacks. it is a big adjustment, but life with no D is worth it!
keep smiling,
you have the right mental attitude to 'win' this game!
Every summer when i walk into fruit and vege shops, the smells of the stone fruits get me every time.... almost make me salivate. but that feeling only lasts about 5 seconds. as you adjust and change your lifestyle, the want for variety, different texture fades. when i first joined this group, Gloria told me it is like a switch, there comes a time when you dont want those foods.
pre MC i lived on raw veges and fruit for meals and snacks. it is a big adjustment, but life with no D is worth it!
keep smiling,
Gabes Ryan
"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
Dalai Lama
"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
Dalai Lama
Hi,
Like Gabes I like your attitude! I was diagnosed sensitive to gluten, eggs, dairy, soy, rice, all poultry, corn, almonds, cashews and an on and on.
I have C dominated MC, and have to figure out what I can have that won't cause C, or, when I have gone way too long without a BM, how to take JUST enough "stuff" to make me go without causing watery D (let's not talk Norman - I have more or less given up). Lately I have been juicing veggies, and making smoothies out of fruit, and I seem to be able to tolerate it. I can't tolerate fiber from raw veggies, and eating whole fruit really upsets me, but smoothies and juice seem to be OK. I know that, although I don't have visits from Norman (forgotten what that's like), I am absorbing food. I have put on the weight I lost, so I decided I need to get vitamins and mineral nutrients. Hence the smoothies and juice.
You will learn, over time, what makes you sick, what you can and can't eat. I also lived on fruit, veggies, and dairy pre MC for the most part. Giving it up was really hard. Reading labels becomes second nature.
This is the place to be for help and support. This is really a family.
Like Gabes I like your attitude! I was diagnosed sensitive to gluten, eggs, dairy, soy, rice, all poultry, corn, almonds, cashews and an on and on.
I have C dominated MC, and have to figure out what I can have that won't cause C, or, when I have gone way too long without a BM, how to take JUST enough "stuff" to make me go without causing watery D (let's not talk Norman - I have more or less given up). Lately I have been juicing veggies, and making smoothies out of fruit, and I seem to be able to tolerate it. I can't tolerate fiber from raw veggies, and eating whole fruit really upsets me, but smoothies and juice seem to be OK. I know that, although I don't have visits from Norman (forgotten what that's like), I am absorbing food. I have put on the weight I lost, so I decided I need to get vitamins and mineral nutrients. Hence the smoothies and juice.
You will learn, over time, what makes you sick, what you can and can't eat. I also lived on fruit, veggies, and dairy pre MC for the most part. Giving it up was really hard. Reading labels becomes second nature.
This is the place to be for help and support. This is really a family.
Hi InTents,
Welcome to the group. I had one thought regarding your comment about your mom and sisters are starting to 'get it'. It's a good thing you are educating them-- because you all share the same genes. So if you are prone to autoimmune issues, they likely are too, especially your sisters. You'll definitely want to share your Enterolab gluten-sensitive gene results with them. Going gluten free now could be important for them especially if they are showing any signs of arthritis or any overall aching that could indicate inflammation. Going gluten free would not be hard at all IMO, if a person can still eat salads, fruits, raw vegetables. It's having to adjust your entire diet all at once, like we do, that is a challenge.
As far as treatment for LC goes, based on my experiences, Entocort will get you back to functioning but diet and the information you'll find on this site will take you into remission. I don't know if I'm in remission yet (I was diagnosed 10 months ago) but I feel I'm very close. I'm now doing some 'food challenges' and so far so good.
take care,
Carol
Welcome to the group. I had one thought regarding your comment about your mom and sisters are starting to 'get it'. It's a good thing you are educating them-- because you all share the same genes. So if you are prone to autoimmune issues, they likely are too, especially your sisters. You'll definitely want to share your Enterolab gluten-sensitive gene results with them. Going gluten free now could be important for them especially if they are showing any signs of arthritis or any overall aching that could indicate inflammation. Going gluten free would not be hard at all IMO, if a person can still eat salads, fruits, raw vegetables. It's having to adjust your entire diet all at once, like we do, that is a challenge.
As far as treatment for LC goes, based on my experiences, Entocort will get you back to functioning but diet and the information you'll find on this site will take you into remission. I don't know if I'm in remission yet (I was diagnosed 10 months ago) but I feel I'm very close. I'm now doing some 'food challenges' and so far so good.
take care,
Carol
“.... people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou
Hi In Tents,
tHANKs for sharing your story. It is similar to my own. Don't be discouraged, there are better days ahead. It takes time to learn to live with this disease. You can have good days and bad days despite your best efforts. I'm not a poster child for gluten-free hunting and forging but I have learned to make a mean loaf of gluten-free sandwich bread using my bread maker for the dough and then oven baking. It'll be interesting to hear how your lab results come out.
tHANKs for sharing your story. It is similar to my own. Don't be discouraged, there are better days ahead. It takes time to learn to live with this disease. You can have good days and bad days despite your best efforts. I'm not a poster child for gluten-free hunting and forging but I have learned to make a mean loaf of gluten-free sandwich bread using my bread maker for the dough and then oven baking. It'll be interesting to hear how your lab results come out.
CoryGut
Age 71
Diagnosed with Lymphocytic Colitis Sept. 2010
On and off Entocort(Currently Off)
Age 71
Diagnosed with Lymphocytic Colitis Sept. 2010
On and off Entocort(Currently Off)