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Posted 10/11/2012 1:41 PM (GMT 0)
Hello All,

I'm interested in adding supplements to my diet in order to prevent me flaring again while I taper off my prednisolone. I am on 3.6g mesalazine and pentasa enemas also for maintenance. Has anyone tried Aloe Vera and had good or bad experiences?

Thanking you all x

Posted 10/11/2012 2:48 PM (GMT 0)
I have tried it and it's highly recommended for ulcers. I didn't stay on it too long because I want a "right now" result. I do believe you would benefit from it, if you stick with it. It can't hurt. I will not "cure" but it will help. I'm taking Marshmellow root tea everyday and that has the same idea like aloe, a good coating for the intestines.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help

Posted 10/11/2012 3:32 PM (GMT 0)
i never noticed a difference with aloe vera. i didn't take the gel kind, just drank aloe vera water by George's.
Posted 10/11/2012 3:52 PM (GMT 0)
Everyone is different- That said, Aloe gel gave me horrible diarrhea.

Carlie
Posted 10/11/2012 5:33 PM (GMT 0)
It may help in some cases but I have seen many more people on this forum that said it didn't do much of anything.
Posted 10/11/2012 6:20 PM (GMT 0)
Tried it and I got clay colored stool from it and stomach upset. No more aloe for me.
Posted 10/11/2012 7:04 PM (GMT 0)
I don't know if I would try it while tapering, since it actually causes D in some folks. I'm all for supplements to get every little bit of improvement we can, but maybe try something that doesn't make some folks worse.
Of course, you can always start with a small amount and see how it goes. I think if it causes D it would just cease if you quit taking it.
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