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roxanne61120
roxanne61120

hi I have recently been diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis and i have been taking Mezavant daily. At first i thought they were doing the job however i have now been on these for month and half and starting to feel rubbish very tired and sore stomach when going to the toilet. I have not been given any dietry advice just been told to take medication. So any information on what not to eat/drink or any remedies for a flare up would be great smile 

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Roxy

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  • missey_woo
    missey_woo roxanne61120

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    Hi, I was diagnosed a year ago and also prescribed Mezavant 4 tablets every day, initially I saw an improvement although I felt quite sick for at least a month! It then seemed to ware off and a milder version of my symptoms returned. I saw a different consultant for a check up who did not agree with my dose and reduced it ??? I have taken 2 tablets for last nine months. I have reduced my veg/fruit intake ... I have always eaten loads off the stuff but the biggest difference for me has been cutting out crisps and chocolate .. which I also ate! I have to say cutting them out has made a huge difference. I think you will find everyone is different but usually the mess work as well as cutting something out, the problem is that "something" seems to be different for everyone!
    • missey_woo
      missey_woo

      Posted

      Sorry should say Meds not mess😁
    • roxanne61120
      roxanne61120 missey_woo

      Posted

      Thankyou smile i must admit i have found crisps to upset me especially walkers. Will just have to stop eating them altogether smile i have found the internet to be wuite contradictory to what fruit to eat and not to eat but so far fruit doest seem to be a problem. Thanks xx
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