malnutrition

I was diagnosed with colitis several years ago...a very mild form and the doctor wasn't even sure if it was that or irritable bowel syndrome but i've recenlty had some type of flare up with nausea,vomiting, high white count and severe diarrhea.  I've spent about 5 days in the hosp. for rehydration but the diarrhea hasn't stopped.

i had a protein deficiancy, b12,potassium and all around electrolyte imbalance.  my veins are shot, cannot handle anymore i'vs and I don't know where to go from here.

do I ask for tube feedings to give my gut a rest and just go from there or what??

[TrudieC]

Whenever you flare you need to get to your gastro doc ASAP.  They can put you on meds that will help to heal the flare quickly and stop damage to your colon and other areas.  They can make a decision on your feeding but in the mean time ensure you keep your fluids up and try drinking the liquid meal replacements like Ensure.  

Good luck and please come back and let us know how you are doing.

[jdrtwin1]

thanks for the info...i'll for sure try ensure and keep up on the liquids its hard when the diarrhea starts as soon as I wake up...it makes me not want to go near any type of food or liquid