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Posted 2/3/2018 9:54 AM (GMT -5)
This last flare up has left me zero energy. I have a lot of things to do but I don't have any energy to do them. I don't have appetite too. Any tips will be appreciated.
Posted 2/3/2018 10:28 AM (GMT -5)
focus on the things that matter - mostly getting healthy and healing - you need to eat to do that - try to find easy things that you like - i'm not a big fan of pre-packaged/frozen foods, but they do make acceptable (at least to me) options - the idea is not to eat that kind of thing forever, just till you get back to feeling better and have the energy to get back to normal eating - fresh fruits and veggies are easy too - as long as you can tolerate them -
Posted 2/3/2018 10:59 AM (GMT -5)
TroubledTurds, thank you. I can't tolerate any veggies or fruits apart from potatoes and bananas. I used to take Ensure in the past but I don't feel like drinking it again.
Posted 2/3/2018 2:03 PM (GMT -5)
i always wonder if folks who have issues with fruits & veggies might do ok with a gradual introduction to get the digestive system in sync -

maybe try a small piece of celery or carrot - i mean like a bite or 2 per day and work up from there - see what happens - not gonna win you any weight gain calorie contests, but maybe down the road ?

ensure ? ya, again, i consider it a rescue thing, not a long term solution -

time is the biggest thing we all have to contend with - i want to feel better NOW ! but between UC and my heart surgery a year ago, i've learned to appreciate the time that i do have and how to accept that things can wait -
Posted 2/3/2018 4:58 PM (GMT -5)
Minnie, I order Boosts Breeze's online. I can no longer find it in any store. It's a fruit tasting drink & my gi always ordered them whenever I was put in the hospital. I always keep some on hand. If I get real desperate I will buy regular Boost & keep it in the refrigerator. about 30 minutes before I drink one I put it in the freezer & it is a lot easier to drink because it is slushy. I do not like Ensure!!

Your body is trying to tell you it needs rest. As we have discussed before, you were in high gear on adrenaline finishing up school. I suggest eating several small meals rather than 3 meals a day. If we go out for lunch I can never eat an entire meal, I eat the other half for dinner. Look into some good healthy soups that you can make.
Posted 2/4/2018 7:00 PM (GMT -5)
Dear all, thank you for your invaluable tips. It turned out that Imuran is the cause of my fatigue.
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