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Posted 4/20/2011 1:28 PM (GMT 0)
Has anyone out there successfully managed to be put in remission and stay there for any natural treatments rather than prescription drugs? Please share any experiences either negative or positive.


Thanks.
Posted 4/20/2011 1:37 PM (GMT 0)
Margie,

We do have one member who uses only natural supplements because she is allergic to the meds. But....she has never in her nearly 20 years of having the disease been in remission.

You should always consider traditional meds and supplements as complimentary of eachother. Natural meds may help some, but they are not going to stop the damage that Crohns can do to a body.

I know you don't want your daughter on meds, but they are a necessary evil with this disease. We have a very serious health condition that has to be treated at all times.

Hugs
Gail*Nanners*
Posted 4/20/2011 2:24 PM (GMT 0)
On that note does anyone know of anything (oh i have lupus SLE and tons of other junk) that helps with oral candidiasis.. or thrush like babies get... when i take the prescription antifungals they do work but It is a constant battle and it is because of Methotrexate and orencia and i am sure other meds that calm my immune system.

Anything that can help with burning tongue or thrush... i have been using a product called clo-sys (i am a non practicing dental hygienist) to keep some bacteria and fungus down but it is driving me crazy and i always have icky mouth. (you know like fuzzy feeling teeth... i am so weird...lol if anyone hears of anything please please let me know

fern I am usually more in the lupus section (panther fern)
Posted 4/20/2011 2:24 PM (GMT 0)
camomel( sp) pepermint and cat nip help with the yucky flip floppy tummy. I make a nice tea out of all that to help me when my tummy won't settle down. But do agree with Nanners
Posted 4/20/2011 3:28 PM (GMT 0)
Oral thrush can be eliminated with Wild Oil of Oregano. I love this oil. I've even used it for warts on my finger.

I tried it for my crohn's when I was obstructed, but I don't *think* it helped very much. I was so bad off, though.
Posted 4/20/2011 3:33 PM (GMT 0)
Natural remedies can be effective for maintaining remission but I don’t know about getting out of a flare. For me it was a 3 week course of Flagyl along with generous amounts of probiotics.

Rigorous double-blind research studies have shown that boswellia, turmeric (curcumin), plantago (psyllium seed), and certain probiotics such as S. Boulardii can be just as effective as mesalamines such as Asacol for maintaining remission. The problem is getting into remission in the first place.

Here are some samples of studies. In my personal experience I find that natural supplements are helpful but not the answer. Watching my diet and being vigilant for triggering foods seems to help me the most.

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19878610

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10022641

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11488449

www.drhoffman.com/page.cfm/169
Posted 4/20/2011 3:38 PM (GMT 0)
Oh, here are some other natural remedies some CDers use (these are generally meant to promote healing, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial): multi-blend probiotic, bee propolis, herbal teas like peppermint, chamomile, green teas, essential oils as mentioned above, SCD diet, The Maker's Diet, gluten free diet, low res diet. Even Helminthic Therapy, which is very expensive, but helps some.

There are plenty more too. What helps one CDer, may not help another, so it's pretty much trial and error.
I do a combination of meds and & natural remedies & diet. I've never been in remission, but just had a resection, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. :-)

Best wishes!
Posted 4/20/2011 7:51 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Margie,

I believe Nanners is referring to me....I had some serious issues with perianal crohn's skin tags on my anus that were mistaken for hemmies (since my CD initially started externally with these skin tags rather than internally as it usually does in the small intestines)....Iv'e found some relief (some is better than none and actually quite a good improvement over the 20 yrs I've now had this DD)...

Check out my sig below...please note that I've also added vitamin D3 to my regime as well.
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