Guest guest Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 As I attempt to wade through the vast amount of new information I need to learn, I thought it might be polite to introduce myself before I jump in with my questions. I'm Rhonda 45, IBS/UC diagnosed after my son , 16, was finally diagnosed with Crohn's. He was diagnosed at 12 and although I'm grateful to his doctors for what they did for him, it's time for us to try this diet. When was finally diagnosed he had a nasty fistula and was dropping 5 pounds a week. He's over 6ft tall now and is thin as a rail. He has constant stomach pain, chest pain, intestinal pain, muscle and joint aches, exhaustion, difficulty concentrating, leg twitches, psoriasis, migraines... and in 4 years that fistula is still not totally healed. I've been diagnosed with many things before IBS/UC.. and told my constant rectal bleeding was hemorrhoids. My son's GI doc recommended I get further exams after knowing 's diagnosis and yup, no hemorrhoids. There are a million things that cause me pain when I eat them. I can't wait to see how we feel in a year from now. I'm overwhelmed by how much information I need to learn to do this diet right. I want it to work for us, and I'm happy to say he's excited about the diet. Hubby is on board, although grumbling about it a bit. I welcome any hints, tips etc that you have. Web-sites or links that you go to for reference. I did find www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info. Is there a forum online for us as well? I bought a new Cuisinart Friday and a sharp blade fell from the box and into my toe.. so I'm hindered a bit by an inch long 1/2 inch deep gash. I'm keeping it elevated and it appears to be healing well. I have a yogurt maker, an ice-cream maker.. all I need is someone to operate all these keen new toys. I have several cookbooks on the way, including Lucy's. Some Almond flour coming from Lucy and my local grocery carries Dry Farmer's Cheese. They call it Fromage Blanc as well. It sounds like the right item. Okay... that's us now. Rhonda 45, IBS/UC Son, , 16, Crohn's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Rhonda, Welcome Welcome. And may your toe heal quickly. Swift healing, Hannah undiagnosed IBS SCD 08/08 and doing well At 11:10 PM 6/21/2009, you wrote: >As I attempt to wade through the vast amount of new information I >need to learn, I thought it might be polite to introduce myself >before I jump in with my questions. I'm Rhonda 45, IBS/UC diagnosed >after my son , 16, was finally diagnosed with Crohn's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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