I’m 34 and I’ve been diagnosed with Crohn’s/Colitis since I was 12. I currently take Humira. My personal experience has been that exercise, historically only strength training, but since April has included TrainerRoad, does wonders for keeping my Crohn’s in remission. I’ve never felt better since starting TR. Whenever I stop exercising regularly is when flare ups occur. Diet of course also makes a big difference. Low sugar, low processed is important, but I’ve also found high protein and high soluble fiber (oats, avocado, black beans) to work wonders. There is a growing body of research around Crohn’s and exercise. For example, this bicycling.com article discusses how cycling can improve your gut bacteria, increasing the amount of anti-inflammatory variety in your gut. I would encourage you to stick with it and try including more foods in your diet which boost your immune system due to your white blood cell count. It’s frustrating how long it can take, but persistence and experimentation can help.
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