Newbie Here: About Me and 2 Questions
#57444 - 04/03/04 04:55 AM
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CityWoman
Reged: 03/27/04
Posts: 13
Loc: Ontario, Canada
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I posted this in two spots so I'd be more likely to get a reply.
I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis just 5 1/2 weeks ago after being rushed to hospital. I am on prednisone (down to 40mg day - down to 35mg day as of Monday - and then reduced weekly until end of May).
I am on a 100% lactose free, low residue/low fibre diet, and an introduction diet and coping with that quite well except for one problem....
QUESTION ONE
Why the heck am I craving sugar so much? It's like I can't stay away from it and when I start I can't seem to stop? (Okay, maybe it's just me and I need more control?)
QUESTION TWO
I'm experiencing a lot of water retention lately and I'm wondering if there are any safe solutions? I can cope with the look of the puffy face, I am finding it hard to cope with the feeling I get with the water retention in my feet, hands, and face.
Your help is appreciated.
CityWoman
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Hi CityWoman - Unfortunately, I've never heard those two questions yet.  Hopefully, Heather or someone else will come along that can help you out.
Welcome to the boards! 
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You might already be doing this, but upping your soluble fibre supplement and your water intake could help the water retention. Also, cutting out added salt?
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Hi CityWoman!
You said you posted in two spots, but you didn't say where. I hope one was in the Colitis Board because they might have more answers for you.
I'm sorry, but I don't know anything about colitis. However, I too crave sugar -- AND I retain water something fierce. Just the other day in the doc's office I showed him how puffy my hands are and how tight my rings fit, and he said that the meds he just prescribed for my high blood pressure are also a diuretic and will help with the water retention. Also, Linz' suggestions are spot-on; drink lots more water and throw away the salt shaker.
About that sugar craving. I gave up all sugar 2 weeks ago in an attempt to lose weight (it worked -- I'm already down 3 pounds), and I'm craving the stuff something terrible. But I'm using just a tiny bit of honey in my tea in the morning and evening, and during the day when I crave it I fix myself a smoothie (banana, peaches, TINY bit of Soy Dream frozen non-dairy dessert, and TINY bit of honey), and it's very satisfying. Okay, so I guess I haven't cut out sugar all together, but that's a drastic reduction for me!
Give it a try! And do check out the colitis board. Good luck.
Bev
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welcome to the boards hang in there
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