Eating when you have intestinal problems
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Eating when you have intestinal problems
| Sat, 10-21-2006 - 7:08pm |
I have intestinal problems although I have not been to a doctor so I don't know if it's Crohn's, IBD, or what. I've read Eating Right When You Have A Bad Gut. The book suggests staying away from corn and corn cereals except for corn flakes. It doesn't mention corn bread one way or the other. Does anyone here know if cornbread is okay to eat?

Welcome beachbaby! Since you haven't seen a doctor, it isn't prudent to give you much advice.
Why don't you start a food journal and keep track of what causes you distress? Eliminate all but the corn flakes for about a week (along with whatever else is allowed), then try ONE corn muffin and keep track of your symptoms. This will be helpful when you decide to see a doctor because you can bring the journal and share what causes you the most grief.
Is there any particular reason you haven't sought your doctor's opinion? Please visit anytime and keep us updated on how you are feeling, OK?
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<Elise,
Thank you for the welcome!
I haven't seen a doctor because I don't want to go through all the tests and drugs I know they'd put me through just to cover themselves. I wanted to try the eating plan in the book I read and see how I did on that before I put myself through anything more drastic. There was an immediate improvement once I started following the book and exercising.
But the book doesn't mention every single food and I don't know why cornflakes are okay when many other corn foods are not so I wanted to ask about cornbread since I love it so much. Just wondering if others with digestive disorders are eating it okay.
I haven't seen a doctor because I don't want to go through all the tests and drugs I know they'd put me through just to cover themselves. I wanted to try the eating plan in the book I read and see how I did on that before I put myself through anything more drastic. There was an immediate improvement once I started following the book and exercising.
This makes sense to a point, but if you are still having a lot of discomfort, seeing your doctor makes more sense. Using a food diary/journal may help pinpoint certain foods that cause you the most trouble and will make it easier for your doctor to zero in on what might be wrong.
You do not have to do any tests, or take any medications unless you fully understand what the pros and cons are. We have the right to know and it's up to us to advocate for ourselves.
But the book doesn't mention every single food and I don't know why cornflakes are okay when many other corn foods are not so I wanted to ask about cornbread since I love it so much.
Of course the book cannot list every single food that you might like, it would have to be like an encyclopedia! LOL Corn itself might not be the problem, but think about all the other ingredients used with certain 'corn' products. It may be another ingredient that causes the problems. Look at a recipe for corn bread and see if there is anything listed that you know causes stomach issues for you. Basically, that is what you need to do with all packaged foods that you eat. Eventually you may see that certain 'additives' are the culprits.
It took me years to realize that I am lactose intolerant. Do you have any idea how many thinks have added lactose? Even the Rx pain medication that I take has a lactose filler! I was fortunate to find a pharmacist willing to help me find a generic without it. Only one manufacturer has it and we had to fight with my insurer to prove my 'special need'. It was up to me to research and prove this...as I said, we have to be our own best advocate!
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