What are good ways for a person with Crohns Disease to gain weight
I know everyone is different, but what works for you or people you know?
Answer:Based on my experience with Crohn's having had it for the past 21 years...it depends on the person.
I hate, with a passion, prednisone and prednisolone because of the side effects and long term effects they have.
What I have found that helps me is making sure I have breakfast in the morning...doesn't matter what, but definitely something more than toast or pop tarts. Make sure you have plenty of food to snack on throughout the day but moderate the junk food and balance it with stuff that is a little more health friendly (not saying go all health freak but mix in some health food), eat a sandwich in the middle of the morning (around 10am or so if you run on an 8-5 day), your regular lunch, a sandwich or something similar around 3 or so, and then your regular full dinner. Also some working out will help, not only with the weight, but also with bone density that can be an issue with CD as a result of meds.
Make sure you are also eating as balanced a diet as you are able to handle if you have dietary restrictions.
Weight gainers have never worked for me, but with eating essentially 5 meals a day.
Check out the website www.trueguts.com for a documentary of 3 young people with CD that is well well worth seeing. If you have myspace look up true guts on there too.
Best advice period, and in general, do not let the disease control you, you are the one in control. Live your life as you did before the diagnosis, and think of it as an annoyance and not a problem.
Hope that helps some. I am always open to questions and dialogue about Crohn's if you have any.
my mom has crohn's disease and when she was younger they put her on steroids. i would also suggest eating more potions of bread and potatoes, if your system can handle it. also, ask your doctor because any change in your diet will affect you greatly. good luck.
Of course I have crohn's and have gained over 100 pounds. Steroids and medicines. I can't seem to loose any.when I asked my Dr about this he said as you did everyone is different.. good luck in all you do
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