Hi Heather,
I'm new to MedHelp, but I have been diagnosed with CD for about 16 years (wrongly diagnosed prior to that with IBS). I have struggled for so long with weight! Recently, I started seeing a nurse practicioner about this, and she is treating me for insulin resistance and put me on Metformin. Since then (June) I have lost about 23 pounds. It is incredible! Now, I will tell you that, for me, it does have some very real bowel side effects, BUT (no pun intended)....I have upset stomach so often anyway, it's not that big a deal. I've also found that, since I can't do high fiber b/c of the CD, I eat a lot of yogurt and "soft" fibers (oatmeal, cereals, etc.) It might be something to at least ASK about. Oh, as for my CD, I take 6mp and do pretty well.
Best of luck!
Hi Heather,
you might want to try a diet of easily digestible protein (like fish or chicken) and steamed vegetables. like an atkins diet, but healthier (no high-fat meat, etc). a lot of people say to avoid eating carbohydrates with colits/cd anyway, and if you do this, you'll also cut back a ton of calories... salad hurts me too and i only eat it sparingly.
good luck :)
try undergoing a homeopathic treatment.. my daughter (diagnosed with crohns disease and chronic fatigue) was very satisfied not only with the results but since the whole process doesn't include any surgery or steroids.