Heather Archibald wrote: > I am new to all this I have Inflammatory bowel disease, osteoarthritis and > fibromyalgia. I have recently been found to have an enlarged ovary a large > mass of heterogeneous markings. I have a grade 2/6 systolic murmur which I > think the mass is causing due to the pressure in my abdomen. I have a really > bad time with food cant eat very much. I cannot eat any sort of red meat. As > soon as I eat red meat I have very severe pains in my abdomen. I would be > grateful for any information about better nutrition as I am having a very bad > time with food. I am going to hospital in two weeks to have a gastroscope and > CT scan before I am operated on. Any idea's on how to build myself up would > be greatly appreciated. If you haven't quit eating all grains, especially gluten-based, I'd definitely recommend it. If red meat makes you sick, eat chicken/turkey/seafood. If you can afford it, get organic chicken/turkey. Try soups for now: fresh veggies and certainly greens cooked in chicken broth. Good luck... Lynnet