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2nd flare up

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gill97439
gill97439

Hi

I've read somewhere it may take a few weeks to turn into a flare.

A couple of weeks ago I had a lot of wind, but didn't think much about it.

For a week now I've had awful griping pains in belly, which is swollen. all reminiscent of what happened the last time.

I had Shepherds pie about 3 weeks ago which I rarely eat, and also more sparkling wine than usual over the last bank holiday , could this be the trigger.

I was given antibiotics the last time I had this, though I didn't feel they helped.

A private consultant told me to eat white food for 3 weeks, and eventually the pain did go.

what do others do in a flare up?

I've read only 10g of fibre from white food which isn't much and found I'd even overdone that a few days on the trot so back to writing everything down.

You just feel horrible don't you with this pain.

any advice welcome, thank you

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  • jacqueline01135
    jacqueline01135 gill97439

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    Hello Gill ,I'm the Old Timer that started this 8 years ago ,so ,that should cheer you up ,there is life at the end of all your worrying and stressing , You will get there .Promise .Eating ,,,,was a real frightener ,

    staring longingly at stuff that was essential to make me happy .and trawling through stuff that didn't.

    I am not going to give you advice , but eat bits of what you like .chew it well , and enjoy it Just between you and me ,there isn't anything that I don't eat ,except peel ,of anything

    i'm here if you need a hug ,take care .you will get better ,,,,,,,Cut down on the STRESS

    Jacqueline

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