homeopathy & uc

what is the role of homeopathy in uc as i m intolerant to5-asa & i dont want to take imuran, so i m considering the alternate method, pls help

A family friend of mine gave me 4 homeopathic "cures" but I did not notice any difference in my symptoms. Homeopathy has historically shown very little efficacy - cannot be differentiated form a placebo.

Take a look at the concentration of the herbal treatment in the cures suggested for you...i think they say the concentration is something like a drop of water in an entire ocean.

But like I said I didn't see anything beneficial nor anything harmful from them.

I went down the route of homeopathy/Alternative... for other reasons besides just UC such as lyme and some mental issues. before looking into any 'cures'.. get a full workup of toxins in your body, mineral levels, absorption and also heavy metals. I found my heavy metals(mercury in particular) were so high that it was one of the highest the office has ever seen! Mercury is a direct cause of autoimmune issues. The other issues I've had have slowly resolved as I've chelated(removed) the mercury. The only issue have left now is the UC.. which was the first thing that hit me as my health deteriorated over the last 6 years. Now its a race to see If i can get the mercury out before I lose my colon.. and its getting close. I also have pancolitis. Make sure, that if you go the homeopath route, you get an experience highly qualified dr. Alot of the homeopaths are quacks. the best ones usually are quite expensive but if you have a severe colitis situation(pancolitis qualifies), you need to do everything you can.

Anymore questions about mercury/metals, or anything else please don't hesitate to ask, or message me.  

For me, the closest to a cure we can get is a mix of alternative and convential medicines.  Don't be afraid to grill doctors with questions if you are not  satisfied or to find another doctor.  For all my issues, I went through so many doctors.. but it was worth it becuase I have 1 convential and 1 alternative/conventional combo and combined we have taken me from completely non functional disabled to almost back to health.   and for 7 months I was perfectly healthy too. just got a new job and the stress started the colitis.. GRR!  I was so close.  (rant off!)

Vin

Post Edited (Vin) : 7/20/2011 1:16:47 PM (GMT-6)

Mumbai,

I was diagnosed with pancolitis also. A while back a GI I dont normally see did a flex and gave me steroid enemas to take. Previously I stayed nauseous all the time. I did the enemas and they made me feel 100% better. I did the course and occasionally did them when I just didnt feel well. I asked my reg GI for a new scrip and she said I had pancolitis and there was no way that enemas made me feel better. I disagreed with her and told her she didnt know how I felt... she wouldnt give me the steroid enemas but gave me Rowasa. I take them as a maintenance and yes they do help.
It's worth a try you never know. :)

I think it's a great idea. I just wish they weren't so expensive. My acupuncturist said there is a homeopathic form of prednisone that works great with no side effects. She used it on her son about 15 yrs ago. Let us know if you find anything that works!