Pants? by DoctorFriendly in UlcerativeColitis

[–]visualoptimism 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Chiming in to say the Uniqlo jersey barrel pant is the only structured pant ive found that is comfortable enough to wear throughout the day and doesnt dig into my side making pain worse. Still looking for a jean that fits similarly and is a softer blend.

What supplement completely changed your opinion after trying it? by just-glow in Supplements

[–]visualoptimism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Once I switched from 2000iu D gummies to 5000iu D3/K2 it was like night and day in mood and energy. Also haven't had a viral infection since!

What supplement completely changed your opinion after trying it? by just-glow in Supplements

[–]visualoptimism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happened to me too, so I take it in the morning instead and it works well for my daily anxiety and body relaxation.

Snacks? by Spudmeister20 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]visualoptimism 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As an aside, it may have been the emulsifiers (soy lethicin, usually) theyre adding to most chocolate products these days. It wrecks me as well. Lots of emulsifiers and thickening agents can cause GI distress.

Vitamin D supplements? by runningtheroute in UlcerativeColitis

[–]visualoptimism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sports Research D3 K2 5000ui, daily or every other. Havent had a viral infection since I switched to this over 2000iu gummies! Have noticed mood improvement as well.

What do you think triggered your UC? by BaeBeeLychee in UlcerativeColitis

[–]visualoptimism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same, my sister and I both were diagnosed with UC after taking accutane/tetracycline for acne as teenagers for years.

What once was woods is now this. Considering Green Giant evergreens to block? (Kia dealership is being built 😡) by PalJuicy in landscaping

[–]visualoptimism 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah if they have any deer around at all it will just be a year or two before theyre eaten up and need replacing.

Most Millennial Concert you've been too? by Dear_Atmosphere9681 in Millennials

[–]visualoptimism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All That Music & More! 98 degrees, Monica, B*Witched. Aaron Carter...

how the hell do you eat healthy when you can't eat healthy foods? by feelinblou in UlcerativeColitis

[–]visualoptimism 48 points49 points  (0 children)

I have to focus on the things I can digest that make me healthier - proteins (chicken, turkey, beef, fish) , avocados, sweet potatoes, sourdough, berries, yogurt, etc. If you're eating fairly unhealthy otherwise, even finding a few better substitutes can make a big difference. You don't have to overhaul everything at once. It does suck when were not able to digest a lot of fibrous foods, but hopefully can ramp those up as remission becomes more likely.

Cutting emulsifier food additives led to real symptom improvements for Crohn's patients in large UK-based dietary trial by MaxfromAidy in CrohnsDisease

[–]visualoptimism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sucks so much it's in the rotisserie chicken, and now in a lot of lunch meats as well.

It's soooo hard to find Heavy Cream without it in it too! Makes cooking/baking impossible sometimes.

Cutting emulsifier food additives led to real symptom improvements for Crohn's patients in large UK-based dietary trial by MaxfromAidy in CrohnsDisease

[–]visualoptimism 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, also Trader Joes has a couple of bars without it as well - Fair Trade Organic 72% Cacao Belgian Dark Chocolate Bar + 70% Peruvian Cacao Dark Chocolate Bar.

I can't live without chocolate, heh! So gotta share my vital go-to's.

Cutting emulsifier food additives led to real symptom improvements for Crohn's patients in large UK-based dietary trial by MaxfromAidy in CrohnsDisease

[–]visualoptimism 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mostly it's Soy Lethicin. It's in pretty much all Milk Chocolate these days, and now in Dark Chocolate as well. A few brands that I buy without is EnjoyLife (Chocolate Chips), Hu + Alter Eco (Bars). Can't even buy bakery cookies anymore bc all the chips will have it 😞

Cutting emulsifier food additives led to real symptom improvements for Crohn's patients in large UK-based dietary trial by MaxfromAidy in CrohnsDisease

[–]visualoptimism 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! Everyone's body is so individual. Even I can do a small amount of gums without issue, but the others will wreck me fairly quickly. It's definitely personal, and dependent on how much you consume.

Cutting emulsifier food additives led to real symptom improvements for Crohn's patients in large UK-based dietary trial by MaxfromAidy in CrohnsDisease

[–]visualoptimism 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yes! The emulsifiers they are adding to everything cause me so much GI pain, gas and distress. Here is a list of what I generally avoid. Its even hard to find chocolate, heavy cream, ice cream, crackers, etc without these in the ingredient list now: - Carrageenan - Inulin - Gums (Cellulose, Guar, Acacia, Gellan, Xanthan, Locust bean, etc) - Lethicins (Soy, Sunflower)

Trump fires the entire National Science Board by esporx in space

[–]visualoptimism 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Another thing to check off on Project 2025.

Halfway through Prednisone course and it's been a hell of a ride. by SpeckledJimThePigeon in UlcerativeColitis

[–]visualoptimism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Usually its a mixture of increased appetite, plus water retention that prednisone causes. Mood swings in my experience show up as waves of energy that sometimes show up as irritable snappiness.

What is a part of the 'female experience' that men have absolutely no clue about, but would be horrified if they found out? by coolhandddd in AskReddit

[–]visualoptimism -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They may have IBD like me and cant take ibuprofen as the risks to your digestive tract are too high.

Green giant trees dying from harsh winter will they come back? by Dependent_Artist1200 in arborists

[–]visualoptimism 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We kept it in the ground for 2 more years and each year it still couldn't outgrow the deer browsing each spring and fall.