What is the best way to deal with the effects of colitis without making one's se!
Question:
What is the best way to deal with the effects of colitis without making one's self sicker?
Dealing with the pain and the constant and sudden urges to use the bathroom, and what foods to eat that will not attribute to more diaherra (besides toast and crackers). Its embarrassing to wonder if you are going to make it to the bathroom or not.
Answers:
hi fox, I am familiar with UC as I have crohns disease myself dxed at age 12....dealing w/it for 27 yrs.
Have you tried obtaining information from the Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America? they have a website where you can obtain information on diet, medications, exercise, surgery, coping, plus you can even locate a local support group where you live and can meet others like yourself & swap "war stories" on dealing w/this disease.
They have a toll free number manned by health care professionals M-F 9 am - 5 pm 888.MY.GUT.PAIN (888-694-8872).
I can truly empathize with your plight. For me, diet was an issue so I asked my MD to refer me to a dietician at the hospital I frequent. She was awsome since she deals with ppl with IBD all the time.
If you can't find one via your MD, try the American Dietician Association. You can find a registered dietician where you live. sites for ccfa and ada listed below.
I wish you the best of health. This disease is a pain in the butt. (no pun intended) :)