Hello

Hi, I'm new to this forum, glad I stumbled across it. I have had Crohn's for 40 years now. I've been taking Pentasa for about 15 years I'm one of the more fortunate ones, as I have only had a few major flare ups. However, I was diagnosed with a fistula that is connected from large intestines to small. It formed at the point of inflammation that caused narrowing of the intestine. (Dr said it was natures way of rerouting the colon) It does not cause me too many problems so no surgery has been needed yet. However, because of this I have digestive problems every few months, food builds up in the area and causes bloating and pain until it passes through, then I'm good for another couple months. Does anyone know of something that would be good to help with digestion to break it down and keep things flowing?

I would maybe ask about a supplement that has enzymes

terlyn,

I have been a big fan of smoothies. I also have trouble with digestion and if I break it all up with my blender I find less problems with getting backed up. For example my morning smoothie is... One banana, 1/2 cup or so of spinach 3Tbsp ground organic brown flax seed, 2 or 3 walnuts and 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries with organic soy milk or organic almond milk, You probably want to skip anything with the seeds involved though. They might get stuck somewhere along the way( you certainly don't want that)!

You can experiment with alternative options that are friendly to your system. Just sort of a starting point.

All the best,:thumright:

cmack

You could also try a low residue diet. I've been on it for years, and never had any stomach pains. I've now slowly started to add things like raw veggies to it. Worth a try. You could check with a nutritionist, or ask your doctor if he ok's it. My GI recommended I go on it.

I agree Tuff,

Everybody has to find what works best for them. Always good to check with the Doc first too.

cmack

I said enzymes and I meant digestive enzymes

Ron,

Are you talking about probiotics? If so I take one of those. It is called VSL#3. Made a huge difference for better digestion. I would recommend it to anybody who has had a lot of antibiotics. As always ask the Doc first is always a good rule.

cmack

VSL3 is good but there are digestive enzymes which my chiropractor prescribed several years ago

Right on!

Hi terlyn,

Are you doing OK? I sure hope so. Give me a shout.
I have been thinking about you. Is your digestion any better?

all the best and wishing you well,


cmack