[cal823]

Need to know the dietary needs of someone who is affected by crohns disease, what supplements, etc

[shygrneyzs]

You are going to be looking at the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's Diet).

Inflammatory Bowel Disease IBD Diet for Crohn's Disease and Colitis

Diet and Recipes for Crohn's Disease
Crohn's disease: Can diet worsen symptoms? - MayoClinic.com
Crohn's Disease Diet and Nutrition

What is best though, is to consult your doctor or the doctor for the person you are asking about. Seeking menu planning and diet needs through a nutritionist/dietican at the clinic.

[tkdgal]

Hey,
I happen to have Crohn's disease also! Isn't it awful? Well, I went through many frustrating diagnoses before any of my doctors could figure out what I had, but I eventually found the right doctor - a gasteronologist (I think that's how you spell it). He prescribed me with certain medicine for the ulcers in my stomach and escophagus, and I'm on somewhat of a diet. I try to stay away from excessive sugar and fat, like hamburgers or steak, because they tend to make my conditions worse... once your body has healed up for about 6 months, though, you can eat some of that stuff again in small amounts. I used to weigh 79 pounds at a 5'2" height, and everyone called me anorexic. Now I weight a healthy 117 pounds and I'm at a 5'5" height, just about to turn 15. I'm going to a summer camp where I'll hang out with a bunch of other people who also share Crohn's disease. Well, good luck with your healing! I know how you feel, but try to stay positive... remember, almost every person has SOMETHING not perfect about them!

[cal823]

Lol... if you people paid attention... I said it was for a school thing, I don't actually have any bowel diseases lol! Just had to do an oral pres on it lolz.
But anyway, its awesome that you are handling it so well tkdgal.

[velvetkitten]

The diet for each person with crohn's is very different for each. Most people I know with the disease cannot have dairy. I can. (I have crohn's) I cannot eat any pork product and have to limit my red meat intake... the red meat also had to be very very lean. Too much meat means a lot of pain. A lot of people with CD have to be carful about grains. I have to watch out for nuts and seeds. But if I chew for like... forever.. I'm OK. Citrus fruits hurt me a lot as well. When I was diagnosed my Doctor said the only way to find out what is safe and not safe for me to eat was to simply try... and if it hurts... don't eat it anymore. It was and can still be very painful. The skin on most fruits and veggies are painful for me. And oranges... I can't touch... I miss oranges. Apples.. I have to peal, bell peppers I have to chew forever. Onions are pure hell on my intestines... try going out for dinner... and ask if they cook everything with onions.. it's a pain.
Basically if it sticks to the lining of my intestines... it will hurt like hell. Fish and all seafood is heaven for me since they are rich with oils. I have to take a lot of calcium supplements,fiber,vitamin c, fish oils and food suplement drinks. The easier to digest the better. Jello's, puddings, shakes are easy on the lining and very tasty but you dot get what you need for each day form them. I have drink a tone of water to keep myself hydrated and well lubed up on the inside. But I also have to drink that much because I'm on remicade. Wonderful treatment for CD but.. it drains you of your amunity. So anything with anitoxadants and energy boosters like iron and Vitamin B are great.
I hope this helps you. If you want any more personal info with experiances with having CD you can email me. Kyttenlove at hot mail.