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 2009-06-19 1:18 PM |
 32 |  Subject: ulcerative colitis and crohnsEven though its kinda personal, does anyone on here train and do this crazy sport while dealing with either of these? Im trying to get into the sport but had to ask my doctor if it was going to be ok for me and i should actually find out later today. |
| 2009-06-19 1:34 PM in reply to: #2229379 |
Member 219  Nampa, Idaho | Subject: RE: ulcerative colitis and crohns Shoot, I can't remember his name. But there is a professional out there who has Crohn's disease. Let me look it up. |
| 2009-06-19 1:35 PM in reply to: #2229379 |
Member 219 Nampa, Idaho | Subject: RE: ulcerative colitis and crohns |
| 2009-06-19 1:52 PM in reply to: #2229379 |
Expert 961 Illinois _ Chicago area | Subject: RE: ulcerative colitis and crohns I have ulcerative colitis. This is my fourth summer competing in triathlons and I did my first IM last September. I have never felt better. I'm on meds which help control the symptoms along with a very strict diet. I especially have to watch my diet in the days preceding a race. I was only diagnosed about 7 years ago and was rather down for a time. Felt like I would have to abandon all physical activity. But, not so, and I really feel as though the training has really helped me to feel better mentally and physically. Good luck. Hopefully your DR will give yo the green light. PM me if you have any specific questions. |
| 2009-06-19 1:58 PM in reply to: #2229437 |
Elite 4048 Gilbert, Az. | Subject: RE: ulcerative colitis and crohns chosenprovidence - 2009-06-19 11:35 AM Jonathan Caron---Here's his site http://www.jonathancaron.com/jccuc.html Yep, that's the first person I thought of when I saw the title. To the OP, he is registered on slowtwitch as jonnyo (No h), and he's really good about answering PM's and messages addressed to him. You could drop him a line. John |
| 2009-06-19 2:59 PM in reply to: #2229379 |
Member 54 | Subject: RE: ulcerative colitis and crohns Yup. Was diagnosed when I was 11. Finished a HIM while having a flare up last Sunday. Like someone else said, you need to be really on top of your diet, and listen to your body more than others might. Other than that, go nuts. If you have any...slightly more personal questions about it, feel free to drop me a line. Edited by redfoot31415 2009-06-19 3:00 PM |
| 2009-06-20 12:52 PM in reply to: #2229379 |
| Member 10 | Subject: RE: ulcerative colitis and crohns Wow Im new here (first post, thought it would be a good place to start). I myself was diag. w Crohns about ten years ago. My docts. deemed it a extreme case and its put me in the hospital several times. After all the meds I have been put on have been a hit or miss but most did nothing for me. To this day I still am doing things my Docts. find "crazy' and should not be able to perform on a daily bases or at all. Im mostly into riding bicycles and other outdoor activities. I have to say after reading the link to that members site that was posted above Im more motavated than ever lol.... |
| 2009-07-15 2:53 PM in reply to: #2229379 |
| New user 3 Dacula | Subject: RE: ulcerative colitis and crohns 15 year Crohn's patient here. Did my first half marathon last November and my first sprint Tri in April. Treating with just maintenance meds for last 7 years or so. Still trying to get my brain around just going our & running/riding long distances w/o knowing where or when a restroom may come around. Learined after a couple of half marathons that I really, really have to watch my diet - remember with crohn's - what goes in must come out and often comes out violently (that may be TMI for public consumtion) Overall - feel better now than I have in years because I have incrementally increased endurance activities over the last 2 years. Would love to hear more from you guys out there who have been doing this longer. |
| 2009-07-15 3:04 PM in reply to: #2229379 |
Pro 4353 Wallingford, PA | Subject: RE: ulcerative colitis and crohns Another colitis patient, here... I was diagnosed in my late 20's (in my mid-40's now). I've been doing tri's for 4 years, and have been physically active my entire adult life (but let me tell you, having a flare-up on a backpacking trip is NO FUN!!). Diet has also helped me a great deal (wheat seems to have been a big trigger for me, I've pretty much eliminated it from my diet and haven't had a flare up in ages). Granted, my colitis is mild compared to many, but as long as your symptoms are under control, no reason you shouldn't be able to do this! |
| 2009-07-15 8:47 PM in reply to: #2287651 |
Member 54 | Subject: RE: ulcerative colitis and crohns I second flare ups on backpacking trips suck. Especially at altitude. Good lord, the lack of oxygen+anemia=suffer fest. But I digress. Somebody said something about looking for bathrooms, one thing you can do is take your bike for a ride along a long run route to scope things out. A long run will end up being a short bike. For a longer bike you're on your own (drive over route?). Personally I find that while riding I rarely if ever find myself with a sudden need for a restroom. Running is a different story. Another strategy would be to run in a sort of daisy pattern so that you're never particularly far from home, but don't have to run over the same patch of ground over and over and over again. Being a college student makes it easier because all of the buildings on campus are pretty much open all the time. Also (and this is definitely TMI for anyone who doesn't have colitis or chron's, you have been warned) part of doing longer runs, bikes, whatever, you do run the risk of not quite making it all the way to the bathroom. I know its embarrassing, and unpleasant, and it sucks, but its a risk one takes, and if it happens...No big deal. You can still go running the next day. It doesn't mean you can never go for a long workout again. Starting that next workout is half the battle. |
| 2009-07-15 10:13 PM in reply to: #2229379 |
| Member 10 | Subject: RE: ulcerative colitis and crohns Yep agreed, make the best you can out of it, dont get too down about it, and enjoy what you can becouse there isnt anything you can really do about.....taking a chance, getting out doing what you enjoy and possible run into issues is way better than sitting at home thinking about what could happen..... |
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