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Posted 6/26/2011 3:31 AM (GMT 0)
So, if money wasn't an issue are there any medications, supplements, or special therapies you would use on a regular basis?  I'd especially love to hear about probiotics. 

For me personally, I would just love to have a personal chef and nutritionist right now:-)

Posted 6/26/2011 3:44 AM (GMT 0)
Well, I would say no because I don't really deny myself anything that works. We budget for it, and my meds and supplements are a couple hundred a month.

But if I had all of the money in the world, there might be things I don't even know about that would work better that I would buy!!

I have a rx for VSL3 DS, but I find that Renew Life's Ultimate Flora Critical Care is the best probiotic out there for me personally. So I use it. I also take a supplement called GI Revive, which I buy in pill form because it is so nasty tasting in powder form, but it is $55/bottle and that doesn't last too awfully long. I can't take it right now because the midwife at my OB's office said something in it was a no no for pregnancy, but I havent needed it, thankfully. I will go back to it post pregnancy though.

My health is one thing I spend for. I make sacrifices in other areas to ensure I can take the supplements I need. It would be nice to have endless resources though, to try other treatments.

And yeah, a personal chef would be AWESOME!!!!
Posted 6/26/2011 4:05 AM (GMT 0)
A personal chef would be AWSOME!

That is what I am training my 10yr old for and her younger assistants.

I would really like a professional organizer I am horrible at that. And I procrastinate it endlessly.
Posted 6/26/2011 4:07 AM (GMT 0)
I think I would probably be healthier just because my stress level would be drastically reduced.
Posted 6/26/2011 5:48 AM (GMT 0)
Many have IBS along with IBD so a personal chef would be a great place to start along with a great nutritionist that understands the colon, brain an inflammation...
Posted 6/26/2011 7:50 AM (GMT 0)
I'd invest everything I had into medical research to find a cure.
Posted 6/26/2011 12:59 PM (GMT 0)
If I had all the money in the world, I would buy my own island and lay on the beaches relaxing. Being stress free would be my medicine :)
Posted 6/26/2011 1:03 PM (GMT 0)
BeachGirl808,

A personal chef trained with IBD and nutritional knowledge - that would be awesome!

Posted 6/26/2011 1:52 PM (GMT 0)
I am at the point in remission that I don't need anything medical or supplement-wise more but a chef would be nice plus someone to clean the house lol, that would be heaven.

Then...I'd go on an around the world cruise with DH of course but I'd be so rich I'd have his 'n hers bathrooms in our cabin.

With unlimited money I'd set up Digestive Health Centers around the world staffed with MD's, integrative nutritionists, acupuncturists, hypnotists, etc. to help people with all kinds of digestive problems find their path to health using all techniques and meds/supplements available, both physical and mental. Costs would be scaled to income. I believe this would add even more money to my big pile so I'd donate all those profits to an organization devoted to world peace because I truly believe if we spent money keeping people healthy and productive and not on wars we would have such a wonderful world. Paul Newman's philanthropy is my ideal.
Posted 6/26/2011 5:03 PM (GMT 0)
If I had all the money in the world than I would build a public toilet on every street corner :)
Posted 6/26/2011 5:59 PM (GMT 0)

mudua said...
If I had all the money in the world than I would build a public toilet on every street corner :)


hahahaha ditto.

I would buy a plane ticket to NY and pay for FT therapy out of pocket, despite not having insurance.

Search for this post and read it: "Fecal Tranplant via Colonoscopy tmrw"

Then I'd get a personal chef, fully trained in IBD!
Posted 6/26/2011 8:47 PM (GMT 0)
imagardener2,

I'm with you on a center for specialists of all kinds to actually talk to each other and see how they can work together and help us. I am so tired of saying 'my nutritionist thinks' while waiting for my doc to roll his eyes and trying not to roll my eyes while my nutritionist calls all doctors idiots. The social worker in me is totally with you services scaled to income--even as I whine about being sick all the time, at least I have insurance that allows me to see docs when I need to and cost is not the first thing on my mind.

And its a given that I'd want a chef and someone to clean my house if money were no object. I have two little kids, so my house is trashed all the time. Add babysitter to that list too. :)
Posted 6/27/2011 12:10 AM (GMT 0)
I almost wish this was like Facebook where I could hit "Like" on everyone's post!! They were all great answers!  LOL!   I do have to agree that being stress free would help heal a lot of people!

 

Posted 6/27/2011 12:15 AM (GMT 0)
Definetely to find a cure to this terrible disease. As gross as FT sounds to me I think I would give it a go. No pun intended LOL.
Posted 6/27/2011 2:04 AM (GMT 0)
"Like" the clean toilet on every street corner idea too!

I'd invest in a personal chef and trainer

I'd by property with full household staff in a sunny, isolated area that promotes natural healing

I'd start up counselling services specifically for those with IBD and not charge clients

I'd fund the research into finding a cure

I'd buy a new car and wardrobe, since I'm unable to work due to IBD that would be such a treat.

I'd take my man on vacation, as he needs a break from dealing with my illness.

I'd buy probiotics and try every kind imaginable.  I can't afford them so I don't buy them at all :( 

I'd fire every idiot GI and only invest in those with good bedside manner, empathy, short wait times, clean bathrooms and an inquisitive attitude to try new things.

Great question!

Ruby

 

Posted 6/27/2011 4:15 AM (GMT 0)
I'm with Sherry. Stress is a huge factor for me, so I would quit my job and be a stay-at-home mom. I would also take probiotics, see a naturopath and hire a personal trainer to help me shed the dreaded prednisone weight gain.
Posted 6/27/2011 11:06 AM (GMT 0)
I'd buy a new rectum.
Posted 6/27/2011 6:44 PM (GMT 0)
I'd build an animal sanctuary to help abused animals. That would get rid of any disease that one may have. :-)
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