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Ulcerative colitis and diet: What foods help you manage your symptoms?

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Hello everyone,

Diet is often a tricky topic for those living with ulcerative colitis. Finding what works for your body can be challenging, especially during flare-ups.

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Have you discovered any foods or diets that help you better manage UC symptoms? How do you adjust your diet during flare-ups or remission?

Whether you follow a specific diet, avoid certain foods, or have found tips to eat well while minimizing flare-up risks, your experiences could inspire others to manage their diet more effectively.

Let’s share our best dietary tips to live better with UC! 💬🥗

Take care,
Somya from the Carenity team 🌼

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I have microscopic collitis and struggle every day this just isn't taken seriously by gp extra


Ulcerative colitis and diet: What foods help you manage your symptoms? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-ulcerative-colitis/ulcerative-colitis-and-diet-what-foods-help-you-manage-your-symptoms-5408 2024-09-29 17:01:59

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Hi ,I have ulcerous colitis’s and none of the medicine is working so now I am trying biological which is affecting my liver,has anyone tried this.

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Ulcerative colitis and diet: What foods help you manage your symptoms? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-ulcerative-colitis/ulcerative-colitis-and-diet-what-foods-help-you-manage-your-symptoms-5408 2024-10-15 17:04:30

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None have not but my colitis is complicated by my diabetes and heart disease.

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@Somya.P dried prunes, essentially


Ulcerative colitis and diet: What foods help you manage your symptoms? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-ulcerative-colitis/ulcerative-colitis-and-diet-what-foods-help-you-manage-your-symptoms-5408 2024-10-15 18:12:07

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@gmorlet Hi there! Thanks for sharing. 😊 This is quite interesting, how have dried prunes helped you? Is there a particular symptom that they help you handle?

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