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Posted 1/12/2017 7:00 AM (GMT -5)
I am in another flare ( or maybe the same one and the symptoms were masked by prednisone). I hate to even discuss this with friends or family because they always have the same response... What did you eat? I have been gluten free, dairy free, grain free tried SCD, etc so if it was something I ate,. I WOULD STOP EATING IT. Just needed to vent.
Posted 1/12/2017 7:40 AM (GMT -5)
Sorry they're getting to you. I've been told the same sorta thing before: oh my aunt/brother/frenemy had that and stopped eating broccoli/gluten/cheez-whiz and got better, have you tried that? I just laugh and say thanks for the suggestion but what I have is very different.

I must admit that "what did you eat" bit sends my sarcasm senses tingling, I'd tell them that I
  • Ate food from all of the countries at Disney's Epcot in less than an hour and world war three is still being waging within my gut.
  • Ate a 5 course gourmet meal from the discount food rack at a gas station against you're better judgement and wouldn't recommend it.
Laugh a little and try to let it go. But I agree it sure is frustrating. I believe people feel compelled to suggest even when they don't understand...
Posted 1/12/2017 7:53 AM (GMT -5)
People say stupid things. about UC, about many, many things. I try to not be one of those people on topics I am not an expert in but probably fail more than I'm aware.

Spend some time coming up with a response if it happens too often.
Here's my suggestion:
My doctor says food has nothing to do with ulcerative colitis. I trust him/her." Then do not continue discussion, walk away or say "Did you see the game last weekend? Too bad your team lost." Ha smile

Or if you never want to talk that that person again: "Hmmm. Have you gained weight? Have you been tested for diabetes? You should do that right away."
Posted 1/12/2017 8:35 AM (GMT -5)
It's even worse when I start believing it! my husband is so understanding but sometimes he even says things like "didn't you have pork loin last time you flared". If I eliminated everything I once ate before or during a flare I'd starve.
Posted 1/12/2017 1:11 PM (GMT -5)
Hi tallicat...what exactly are your symptoms at this point, and what meds are you on and since when?

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