My flares seem worse when I am drinking a lot of coffee. Anyone else notice that, or am I imagining it?
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SU
@SunnyDaze22 ·
The itching while healing is normal for a lot of us. Try not to scratch, and keep it clean and dry.
FI
@FiberFirst ·
Coffee affects people differently here. For some it gets things moving, for others the caffeine can be dehydrating and lead to firmer stool if they are not drinking enough water alongside it. What helped me was matching each coffee with a glass of water. Might be worth cutting back for a week to see if you notice a difference, since that is really the only way to know for your own body.
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