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Posted 10/1/2012 6:05 PM (GMT 0)
 

Can one recover from a flare up without the use of any meds, supplements, probiotics, etc.? Over the course of two years, I've had two 'flare ups' (I've never had a scope or been officially diagnosed with UC). These flares lasted around 10 days and then went away on their own. I changed my diet during those times but then went right back to eating not so healthily once I was having normal BMs again. Thoughts anyone? Could this maybe not be UC?

Thank you,

Chrissy

Posted 10/1/2012 6:09 PM (GMT 0)
I think it's highly unlikely a UC flare would go away, by itself especially, in that short of a time. Even with treatment, UC flares generally last longer than that. It is quite likely a GI infection could last that long.
Posted 10/1/2012 6:10 PM (GMT 0)
Perhaps it's just a normal bug/viral infection??
What makes you think it's UC?
Posted 10/1/2012 6:23 PM (GMT 0)
I thought it was UC because of the length of the duration of my symptoms: 10 days of urgency, diarrhea up to 10x a day, passing blood, stomach cramps, etc. Was referred to a GI for this latest episode. He also said it was likely viral. I gave a stool sample and just got the results. It said no sign of infection but high white blood cell count which indicates inflammation and that I may need a colonoscopy. (The stool sample was given during the 'flare'). I apologize for sounding whiney and "woe is me" considering what so many of you on here have been through with UC. You all have amazing strength and such positive attitudes and I greatly admire that!
Posted 10/1/2012 6:45 PM (GMT 0)
you're not whining, you're guessing at something you might have and asking questions which you really can't relate to the answers. Go to the doctor and get a colonoscopy.

Biopsies might tell the story...or at least be the start of one.  It's a process of elimination.   There are many bowel disorders that mimic each other.  I don't understand why guessing is better than knowing.

q

Posted 10/1/2012 7:02 PM (GMT 0)
Yeah you have to get scoped to know one way or the other. If I have an appetite I stand a good chance of downing psyllium husk and salmon etc to get out of a flare. No chance at all last time as I had the flu and a flare and I could not eat anything so I needed prednisone. I have read it is very hard to stop a flare once started without meds which is why I over react at the first sign of trouble and try to snuff it out. Its a slippery slope. If you easily dodge a flare then you probably have some IBS going, I think I do and it very quickly can turn bloody and become IBD.
Posted 10/1/2012 7:49 PM (GMT 0)
You might consider an anti-inflammatory herb or supplement now that your episode is over. It could help prevent another one - but if you are getting some kind of periodic toxic poisoning or viral infestation, not sure what would help.
Posted 10/1/2012 8:00 PM (GMT 0)
I guess I should have the colonoscopy and get it over with. The worrying/guessing/wondering is driving me nuts!! Thank you all for your insight :)

DBwithUC, do you know of an anti-inflammatory herb you would reccommend?
Posted 10/1/2012 8:13 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, you do need to get the c-scope. There's absolutely no way to know if you have it or not otherwise.
Posted 10/2/2012 9:30 PM (GMT 0)
I second quincy and fruitgirl. Go. To. The. Doctor. No one can diagnose you on the internet, especially not without the relevant tests.

As for spontaneous healing from a flare, yes, that has happened to me before prior to my diagnosis.
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