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Potassium deficiency is quite common with IBD (and with ileostomy, as well); going 20 years without encountering it, even during flareups, is impressive. Is it possible you had these deficiencies at other times in the past and either the proper tests weren't run or you weren't informed of the results? It's concerning that you were left in the dark for so many years about these basic fluid issues even as you suffered symptoms that could've been directly related to them. Do you currently have... [ more ]
Other than the rehydration solution I can't be bothered making special meals, too much hassle, I just eat anything and everything, always have done, although now I"m aware of the symptoms of low potassium and how similar such symptoms are to dehydration or lacking iron, then I'll remember to eat a banana every day I don't ever recall low potassium or folic acid during my 20 odd years with UC, even during flare ups; nor with the ileostomy. Such issues have occurred since the creation of my J... [ more ]
During my recovery I drank a lot of homemade soup, bone broth, and miso soup. You can buy powdered miso in small packets or miso paste from any health food store or any Asian grocery store (probably less expensive). Miso has a high sodium content so it might help with any dehydration problems. Added some cooked rice and chicken, wilted spinach, and that was a good soft meal. [ more ]
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