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Have you tried diet changes, and does he take any vitamins or any other supplements? It's not a cure but when it comes to digestive issues, we really are what we eat.View Thread

Crohn's colitis means you have Crohn's in your large intestine. A short primer:
"Crohn's disease is an inflammatory disease of the intestines that may affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus, causing a wide variety of symptoms. It primarily causes abdominal pain, diarrhea (which may be bloody if inflammation is at its worst), vomiting, or weight loss, but may also cause complications outside the gastrointestinal tract such as skin rashes, arthritis, inflammation of the eye, tiredness, and lack of concentration."
Dehydration is common with Crohn's. Constipation isn't as common but I know people have posted here with it instead of diarrhea.
You're going to have to figure out a treatment plan that includes meds and dietary changes. Btw a low dose of antidepressants is commonly prescribed as they've been shown to calm the 'mind' we have in our gut.View Thread

Oh how I love the invention of the dvr. It is sooo handy when you're watching something on tv and your belly decides otherwise. Being able to pause and rewind is so useful.
I don't know that it's entertaining but I've started making basic container candles, which takes time to do (you don't have to be standing over it most of the time).View Thread

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* eat smaller meals at more frequent intervals
* avoid eating many processed foods
* avoid citrus fruit and anything highly acidic
* reduce the amount of rich, greasy and fried foods
* limit consumption of milk and milk products
* restrict your intake of high-fibre foods
* avoid whole corn (inc popcorn)
* cut back on sugary foods
* avoid alcohol (esp beer)View Thread

You're in the early days and you're still trying to wrap your head around everything. I've had ulcerative colitis for 18 years now. If nothing else I've learned to take things one day at a time because tomorrow I may feel different than I did today, and I'm not going to know that until tomorrow.
Don't think that every day is going to be like the crappy day you just had. Once you settle into a treatment plan that works you'll feel so much better than you do now. You just have to have the patience to get there - instant gratification isn't going to happen.View Thread

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