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Posted 3/8/2009 12:39 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Everyone,

i know that everyone here takes extra supplements and I was wondering what supplements are really important in your perspective.
Posted 3/8/2009 1:12 AM (GMT 0)

What are you using to get rid of the yeast?\

Thanks

Carmen

Posted 3/8/2009 1:24 AM (GMT 0)
Probitiocs are definitely a must IMO, but I probably wouldn't do very well without my natural anti-inflammatories that I take (bee propolis, chamomile tea, omegas 3-6-9, as well as fibre supplements and vitamins A and C-Calcium Ascorbate)...then again, those are the only things I take for my IBD since I'm either allergic or non-responsive to traditional oral RX.

:)
Posted 3/8/2009 1:30 AM (GMT 0)
Probiotics, omega-3's
Posted 3/8/2009 2:00 AM (GMT 0)
oxygen peroxide to bring my pH and cellular function to the fullest and special probiotics that eat yeast.
Posted 3/8/2009 3:10 AM (GMT 0)
When I had UC I was tired ALL THE TIME!!! Exhaustion and fatigue were a daily struggle.

So, I took Super B-Complex morning and night, and B-12 dissolvable tabs throughout the day...at least three in the morning and another three or four a couple times throughout the day. I also took a basic multi-vitamin.

After my surgery I've continued the same routine, but I don't take the B-12 as much...just in the morning if I have a hard time gettin' goin'!
Posted 3/9/2009 1:28 AM (GMT 0)
Probiotics, flax seed oil, omega3 fish oil, multivitamin.
Posted 3/9/2009 3:39 PM (GMT 0)
Probiotics, fish oil and l-glutamine.
Posted 3/9/2009 3:57 PM (GMT 0)

Hi James, very good thread.  Just started 6-mp last week and feel terrible.  Based on some of the thread written, I started, as of this morning, taking Probiotics and yogurt, metamucil, L-Glut. and Omega 3,6,9. Will see what happens next. 

Hope that people who have been taking natural suppl. for a while will reply and share their results  as this is a very important aspect of treating U.C.

 

Thank you

Pancreatis for about a year.

Taking, 800 mg Asacol 4/day.

6-MP 100mg/day. (Hope to get off it next time I see my Doc.)

Posted 3/9/2009 5:30 PM (GMT 0)

pb4 said...
Probitiocs are definitely a must IMO, but I probably wouldn't do very well without my natural anti-inflammatories that I take (bee propolis, chamomile tea, omegas 3-6-9, as well as fibre supplements and vitamins A and C-Calcium Ascorbate)...then again, those are the only things I take for my IBD since I'm either allergic or non-responsive to traditional oral RX.

:)

pb4, how do you take bee propolis?
Posted 3/9/2009 5:37 PM (GMT 0)
probiotics, multi-vitamin, cal/mag, vitamin D, zinc, betacarotene, Vitamin C. I've started adding fish Omega 3 but not taking every day. My B12 level is quite high, had to nix the multi B.

q
Posted 3/9/2009 6:02 PM (GMT 0)
Probiotics - hands down! Multi-vitamin next. Then fiber.
Posted 3/10/2009 7:18 PM (GMT 0)
Probiotics and fish oil. I had great success with wheat grass also, even though it taste like complete death it helped me out. I eventually bought a little capsule machine and started putting it in pill tablet form. I don't know how people can drink that stuff.
Posted 3/10/2009 7:45 PM (GMT 0)
Bananas for potassium and sunlight for vitamin D. I need to start a Calcium supplement because I am ginving up on soy milk and all other milks.
Posted 3/10/2009 8:25 PM (GMT 0)
What does l-glutamine do?

I would say probiotics & fish oil. I have been taking aloe vera caps for many many months and that has done nothing for me.
Posted 3/10/2009 9:33 PM (GMT 0)
L-glutamine heals the gut and helps with muscle wasting. You can read more here:

http://www.smartbodyz.com/L-Glutamine-Benefits-Side-Effects-Supplements-Powder-Pg3.htm
Posted 3/10/2009 10:26 PM (GMT 0)

My GI says all I need is the calcium, vitamin d and folic acid while on the predisone, and then nothing.

the naturopath I see says I need Gluatiamine, Probotics and Omega

My wife says I need a multi vitamin and b12!!!

So I take the Probotics, Omega 3, multi vitamin and B12...I have the Gluatiamine, but I always forget to take it

Posted 3/10/2009 11:51 PM (GMT 0)

big multi vitamin - I take GNC Mega Men, which are time released - huge energy booster for me.  They make a version for women, too.

This and Green tea....

Posted 3/11/2009 1:41 AM (GMT 0)
Probiotics, anti-inflammatory tea

I'm back to eating pro-inflammatory foods now that I'm not flaring, but I will still drink anti-inflammatory tea and eat curry or spinach to help offset the pro-inflammatory foods.
Posted 3/11/2009 4:46 AM (GMT 0)
At this snapshot in time, Probiotics, Boswellia, vitD and/or good quality multivitamin.
Posted 3/11/2009 4:57 AM (GMT 0)

dakotagirl said...
Probiotics - hands down! Multi-vitamin next. Then fiber.

I agree with this. It really does help. I would rather have a multi-vitamin then an iron pill anyday.
Posted 3/11/2009 2:17 PM (GMT 0)
Vitamin B-17 and Coral Calcium. Life savers!!
Posted 3/11/2009 3:37 PM (GMT 0)
What is an anti-inflammatory diet? I am still suffering today. I have such horid pain in my stomach. I scared to eat. I don't get it. I am on 75mgs of 6MP. Is that enough??
Posted 3/11/2009 5:15 PM (GMT 0)

WishfulMA said...
What is an anti-inflammatory diet? I am still suffering today. I have such horid pain in my stomach. I scared to eat. I don't get it. I am on 75mgs of 6MP. Is that enough??

Hi WishfulMA,

An anti-inflammatory diet is basically eating/drinking plenty of anti-inflammatory foods/teas (the ones that your body isn't intolerant to) and avoiding any foods/beverages that are pro-inflammatory.

I eat mild curries, which contain turmeric--an extremely potent anti-inflammatory substance.

I drink a tea (Tension Tamer by Celestial Seasonings) that contains Chamomile, cinnamon, ginger, lemongrass, licorice, catnip, and Tilia. All of these ingredients are anti-inflammatory.


Other anti-inflammatory foods/ingredients:

Omega-3
salmon
soybeans, tofu, and soy milk
whole grain products (if not intolerant)
oatmeal
nuts
green leafy vegetables (e.g. spinach)
berries
garlic


Pro-inflammatory foods:

junk foods
fried foods
spicy foods (hence very mild curries as opposed to spicy curries)
high-fat meats
processed meats
sugars
dairy
eggs
Nightshades (tomatoes, white potatoes, bell peppers, chili, paprika, eggplant)
Posted 3/11/2009 10:06 PM (GMT 0)

Northvetter said...
Hi James, very good thread. Just started 6-mp last week and feel terrible. Based on some of the thread written, I started, as of this morning, taking Probiotics and yogurt, metamucil, L-Glut. and Omega 3,6,9. Will see what happens next.

Hope that people who have been taking natural suppl. for a while will reply and share their results as this is a very important aspect of treating U.C.



Thank you

Pancreatis for about a year.

Taking, 800 mg Asacol 4/day.

6-MP 100mg/day. (Hope to get off it next time I see my Doc.)

Right on brother. I believe that everyone can some form of relief from taking a couple of supplements. advices given from previous users regarding certain supplements will surely help.
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