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Posted 4/22/2011 10:08 PM (GMT 0)
We Could use some info from people who have had some success with their colitis by using Nicotine.

20 years ago my wife and I stopped smoking only for her to get ulcerative colitis. After one year of doctors and metamucil my wife told me to go back to smoking, as I was nasty and smoking would help me settle my nerves. I did go back to smoking and she joined me. Well the colitis also went away for her. After not having a problems again for 20 years she came down with a little cancer problem and they stressed to stop smoking. So being frighten we both stopped again. After about 2 years the colitis came back with a vengeance. Does anyone have any info for us as to Nicotine gum helping colitis. I don't want her to go back and try smoking to heel the colitis but it might be better than losing her colon. When we were smoking we were smoking the lowest tar and nicotine cigarette made so a low dose of nicotine would probably be helpful. I really think in her case this might help or even put it in remission. Can anyone add to this and help us to make a decision. Thanks Ron and Pat

Posted 4/22/2011 10:19 PM (GMT 0)
What about the E cigs as an alternative? With the E cigs you get the nicotine without the other junk in cigs.
Posted 4/22/2011 10:39 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for getting back. What are E cigs and where can we get them? Sounds interesting? Ron
Posted 4/23/2011 12:21 AM (GMT 0)
There are many brands to choose from I personally use the v2 e cig you can get them at v2cigs.com .. it does help me a lot but my uc is very stubborn so its gonna take more than nicotine to reach full remission. Its up to you which e cig to use but if you decide to go with the v2 use the the discount code of 94285 it will save you an extra 15% off on a starter kit and also I do believe there is a sale this weekend for 20% off everything. Good luck
Posted 4/23/2011 12:53 AM (GMT 0)
I've had some positive results with cigarettes. Smoked two "medium strength" cigs per day, one in the morning and one at night. Within a week it brought me from 4-6 soft, urgent BM's per day to 2 well-formed, much less urgent BM's. I hate cigarettes though... the health risks, the stench, the social stigma. It's all quite awful.

So I then decided to try the nicotine lozenges "Nicorette". I really don't care for these things either. The mint flavoring is enough to burn a hole straight through your tongue. It's intense! Just one tic-tac sized lozenge will last in your mouth for at least 30-40 minutes before completely dissolving. So much torture in such a small package, wow! Also I felt that the artificial sweeteners weren't doing my UC any favors. So I decided to move on.

I picked up an electronic cigarette last week. Been using it a bit lately, but I haven't had enough quality time with it to make a final judgment just yet.

Post Edited (CaptPoopyPants) : 4/22/2011 6:58:39 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/23/2011 2:04 AM (GMT 0)
I quit smoking (after30 yrs), I always got diarrhea. I hated it, not only because I quit but because I knew what was coming. I went back to smoking after 5 yrs, just a few months ago.  I have never been diagnosed with UC but I have all the symptons. I chewed the gum for too long. It isn't the nicotene in the gum that will bother her it is the sorbitol the gum is made with.  Sorbitol is a surgar alcohol that just feeds the bacteria in your gut. I am finally doing the SCD diet. It is a game changer. Lots of luck.
Posted 4/23/2011 2:44 AM (GMT 0)
what happens if you begin with uc and the smoking helps, but you develop crohns, too? i have heard that smoking is not good for crohns

thanks
Posted 4/24/2011 6:43 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for all the info. I think I will get some gum and see if it helps. I know this stuff is expensive but worth it if it works. Ron
Posted 4/25/2011 7:26 PM (GMT 0)
We bought patches 23mg per patch. This gives off 23mg in a 24 hour period. As much as the cigarettes we used to smoke, very low. If it seems to be a problem we will remove. Hope things get better. Does anyone have any info on when or how long it was before your noticed a change with nicotine? Thanks Ron
Posted 4/26/2011 3:55 AM (GMT 0)
Hi all, I am currently in a flare and have not used the nicotine patch with this flare due to current finances, but I have used it in the past and it seemed to really help relieve my symptoms. I never used it long enough to see if it cleared up my colitis. The low dose patches at Walmart are about $20.00 for a 7 day pack. If it something you can afford, I would say try it and see if it helps. Good luck.
Posted 4/26/2011 6:18 AM (GMT 0)

paticus said...
I don't want her to go back and try smoking to heel the colitis but it might be better than losing her colon.

Why would it be better than losing her colon? Does she have any health issues that make her a poor candidate for having the colon removed?
Posted 4/26/2011 10:58 AM (GMT 0)
Is losing the colon a easy procedure. Worried about problems. Ron
Posted 4/26/2011 3:01 PM (GMT 0)
I personally think losing your colon would be better than getting cancer. Not trying to sound harsh, but that is the reality of the matter.
Posted 4/26/2011 6:53 PM (GMT 0)
I sure thats true. Who is getting cancer? Did smoke for 40 years, she got cancer, but not related to her smoking as doctors said. Using the nicotine patch to medicate the colon as nicotine seems to be a very helpful aid. Just mentioned going back to smoking to heal colitis could be considered as it did work with her once which was found by mistake and others have been helped. Doctors won't even talk about using nicotine because it sounds like its connected to smoking. How come marijuana is good for your eyes but never mention with smoking and cancer? I am not defending smoking just tooo much of anything is no good. If drinking helped I would stat now the hell with my liver.

Sounds like when you had your colon removed it was a good experience so we will consider it for sure. thanks Ron

Posted 4/26/2011 9:06 PM (GMT 0)
I've also had success with the electronic cigarette.

I got mine from puresmoker.com and I use the V3. Works great, built really well, made in the US. I get my liquids from tastyvapor.us which come in different strengths and flavors. In my experience I never have them add sweetener as I find it clogs the atomizer quickly.

much cheaper than the gum or patch I believe.
Posted 4/26/2011 9:32 PM (GMT 0)
I'm saying there are a lot more risks involved with continuing to smoke than there are with having your colon removed (not just cancer, but heart disease, emphysema, etc.). I used to smoke too but it never helped my UC and I would never go back to it. You could check out the j-pouch forum here to hear from more people who have had the surgery. Sorry to hear your wife is struggling with her UC.
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