RVing with IBD?

Question

Ed has been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, and we're working with Doctors to get his insides in a "happier place". I am lobbying for a small Class C motorhome to make life easier for both of us: I am cooking a lot more anti-inflammatory meals (plus need more fridge to store those foods); and not having him try to crawl on his belly out of the pop-up truck camper bed to use the portapotty just doesn't sound like a great idea. Are there others who have colon issues and have been able to travel comfortably??

(I am able to do all of the driving and RV set-up. He just needs to be my favorite passenger)

qcman · Answer

Make sure it has a big black tank.

dturm · Answer

One of the reasons we chose a motorhome vs trailer.  Travel is pretty easy.

iamichabod · Answer

When I had an ongoing problem my GI DR. started me off with a over the counter supplement,IBgard

This over a short time worked very well,I started out at 2 pills 1/2 hour before each meal,as I got better I reduced it to 2 pills before my evening meal. This has worked very well and I have been have been pretty much pain free for more than 4 years now, He also suggested Citrucel it produces no gas.

Between the two I have been able to travel and live quite comfortably.
You might run this combo by your DR.and see what he says.

Good luck with this.

deb_and_ed_m · Answer

Thank you, Iamichabod!  Ed has had a hellish last few weeks, sprinkled with a C-diff infection and kidney failure due to other issues, so he's on prednisone and mesalamine.  His "inflammation markers" were sky-high, poor guy.  I think getting him out of Michigan's cold and winter gloom will do a lot for his spirits!  Just trying to get him to Florida the most comfortable way possible.

wildtoad · Answer

I agree with your wanting a C class over your existing unit. It will be a change but manageable, and the bath situation would be much improved. As above one of the reasons we chose a MH was in “inflight” access to bathroom, fridge, snacks, medicines. Wife has a small drugstore she carries for various maladies and my supply is not much smaller. Good luck and hope hubby starts to feel better.

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