Haven’t done any of those since I had my episode. They were improved then, but that was mainly because my body didn’t lose any blood and could absorb the nutrients from the food. But it would be interesting.
The last time I fasted I had some inflammation in my right hand. That went away the second day of fasting. I had it for two weeks and it didn’t want to go away. So maybe the fasting helped.
Yeah, I went to the bathroom 8 times a day with blood in the stool. 2 weeks of intermittent fast together with probiotic food and I was back to normal again. Just in time when the doctor had time to meet me. I’m really grateful that it helped. Never needed any meds and I can eat what I want (but I still eat healthy food most of the time)
I do intermittent fasting 18h, 5 days a week. It started as an attempt to curb my ulcerative colitis, which worked so I have just continued that.
I do 72 hour fasts every two or three month between. Total about 5 times now. I drink water and coffee and a bit of salt. I break the fast with some nuts and avocado and then some mild soup usually.
The first day I find most difficult, the hunger is most prevalent, then it subsides. I think about food often but not in a bad way. More as inspiration what I should eat when the fast is over. The second and third day my body is a bit weaker so no intense physical activity. But my mind is clear, almost a bit electric in a way. I enjoy that clarity. After the fast I feel fantastic, energetic and rejuvenated.
I do it mainly for the reported health benefits like autography. Probably will continue doing it till I die
When I gotn UC, I started intermittent fast. Since then I havent had any more episodes. About 6 years now.
And yes, I have some coworkers that almost freak out if they don’t get lunch.
Totally agree, now when I’m used to fasting, being hungry daily isn’t a big deal. Even enjoy it a bit because I enjoy eating more. It’s fascinating and a bit scary thinking how many people don’t to hungry in today’s society, and the flip side, how many constantly go hungry.