Crohns flare up

[Pte12]

In middle of a crohns flare up struggling with fatigue tiredness anxiety stomach cramps haven't managed to eat much for the last few days any tips on how to make myself feel a little better please

[georgecat1]

Sorry to hear of your predicament it’s horrible. Do you ever use Modulen elemental drink? My husband uses it when in a flare. It’s also suppose to be anti inflammatory. You can add a bit of drinking chocolate if you don’t like the flavour. He gets a prescription from Dr. Otherwise it’s pricey.

[012703060610]

I am always given the advice to focus on low fiber food (yogurt, white toast, etc) but add soluble fiber foods instead. I try to really stick to this and then add plant based protein shakes as I can't get enough calories in a flare.

[Pte12 in reply to 012703060610]

I make nesquik strawberry milkshakes strawberry mouse's and angel delight to try maintain my intake of calories and I try to drink plenty of whole milk

[Pte12 in reply to 012703060610]

Thanks very much I'm starting on ustekinumab on Tuesday which I'm excited about buy nervous in the same way hope this treatment finally gives me a short period of remission

[012703060610 in reply to Pte12]

Keep me posted! Will be curious. I know all to well the fear of a new med but when it works it is well worth it!

[Pte12 in reply to 012703060610]

I will message u Wednesday morning after I've had the first infusion

[Purplerain66]

i go for ready salted crisps, white bread toast, protien yogurt and hotchocooate

Hope you get some relief soon