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Posted 4/14/2013 6:19 PM (GMT 0)
Just seen a note in the Colitis UK magazine re SMECTA. Someone said he had it prescribed by his UC Dr in France and it has really helped him with the runs. I have googled it and it seems worth a try. Anyone tried it?
Posted 4/22/2013 12:02 PM (GMT 0)
Hi!

Wow also just read about the SMECTA in Crohns and Colitis UK magazine! Went to google to see what it is and here I am!

@Franny19 Did you start the SMECTA? And did it help in any way? Please reply I would love to hear your exp !

How is it that I've had Crohns since 1997 and Ive never heard of it till today! I do regualar checks to see what new/old/complementary there are out there.

Harry.
Posted 4/22/2013 12:25 PM (GMT 0)
i Harry
No he hasn't tried it yet. It's quite hard to get hold of here in the UK. It's available on ebay but I'm not sure about buying it from there. Am seeing if anyone I know is going to France! Will let you know when we get it. Let me know if you get it first. Thanks
Posted 4/22/2013 6:11 PM (GMT 0)
 

Hey, I have also just read this article. Sounds very interesting. I have not had a proper 'poo' for many many years, its always diarrhoea, so this sound like a god send!

Has anyone tried this or got it prescribed in the UK?

Think I will get in touch with my GI and ask about this.

Posted 4/22/2013 6:27 PM (GMT 0)
I read a bit about it and it seems to have a clay base? Certainly seen posts on here from people using clay.
Posted 4/23/2013 10:58 AM (GMT 0)
The Brand name is SMECTA but the actual name of this is 'Diosmectite'.

If you search Diosmectite, there is a bit more information online, and some studies conducted.

-> Good explanation of what it is: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-diosmectite.htm

Why are we never informed of these type of meds! My consultant didnt even say a word about VSL#3 when I told him im taking it. Then later on I found he'd been doing extensive research on it for several years!

Im seriously questioning the standard meds in this country. I don't think immuno suppressants are the way forward. But every new med they introduce, its stronger and stronger immunosupps. Ive had Crohns since I was 4 and now im 20. Ive pretty much exhausted most of the meds.

Post Edited (HarryK) : 8/9/2013 1:58:13 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/23/2013 11:45 AM (GMT 0)
neilfisk, Harry K

Welcome to the forum.

Harry, you bring up some good points.

But in my experience docs like to push: 1)  big pharma drugs which come with alot of side effects and lots of $$$ and 2) surgery.

It's rare you can find a doc who will actually suggest diet modification, probiotics - both of which are important.

Harry, have you ever heard of LDN, low dose naltrexone?

It's not a big pharma drug, has almost no side effects, and it put me in remission. Yet it's hardly prescribed - because big pharma can't make money on it. You'd need to get it prescribed through a holistic type doc. BTW, if you are interested in LDN, there's a post on the UC resources  page about it.

And then there are great supplements which help too: slippery elm powder, l-glutamine amino acid powder, and vitamin d3 ( if your blood levels show you are in need).

Anyway, if you are interested in going in a more natural route, there are things IMO that you can control, which will have a direct impact on your disease, the symptoms you experience and their severity.

I was able to control my UC into remission through various supplements, probiotics, diet modification, and LDN , low dose naltrexone.

 

For more info on the protocol which has put me into remission, please go to this link: https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=38&m=1666318 , and look at the 11th post.

I hope you feel better and let us know how we can help you.

Posted 4/23/2013 12:18 PM (GMT 0)
Yes. My son takes ldn and Harry, it's definitely worth a try. I think it is keeping him well - his crp has gone down and going to the loo a bit less. In the UK you can get it through Prescribe4Me. You have a telephone consultation and Dicksons in Glasgow send it to you. Google it and you will find the various websites.
Posted 4/23/2013 1:05 PM (GMT 0)
Wow Thank You guys :)

Fanny, do you receive the Naltrexone (50mg) tablet or is it a specific Low dose powder?

And you live in the UK right? Have you ever tried asking your GP about it and whether they'll prescribe it? If yes how did you go about the conversation?

Ive read up a bit about it seems like its pretty harmless so definately going to give it try. Thanks InSoFla !!! Im really hoping this is the one. Been ill for so long, I won't know what to do with myself when im well !
Posted 4/23/2013 3:20 PM (GMT 0)
Harry, my pleasure.
Please do let us know as you proceed, the ease or not in terms of getting LDN, etc. ..
Posted 4/23/2013 3:47 PM (GMT 0)
Haven't tried Smecta, but it's available on Amazon. I plan on buying some and will report back once I've tried it.
Posted 4/23/2013 8:26 PM (GMT 0)
I don't understand why SMECTA, most likely that amount of activated charcoal will give you same effect.
Posted 8/15/2013 4:16 AM (GMT 0)
hi guys,

just to let you know. I have used smecta and it's really good for all ages. no worries. go ahead. just, do not use too much otherwise your number 2 will be too hard :-))) Allthebest and good luck
Posted 8/15/2013 7:36 AM (GMT 0)
Hi all - I started this thread - the smecta didn't seem to help my son - should it help straightaway if it's going to work or is it something you have to build up? He took it for about 2 days,
Posted 1/8/2014 2:33 PM (GMT 0)
Hi guys, I was diagnosed with IBS 10 years ago. in Russia doktors prescribed me to take smecta between meals in case of diahrea. 3 sachets per day. It helps in 2-3 days. You should take it for few days more to calm down your bowels. Smecta is aluminum silicate , it is not absorbed by the body, just protects your intestines from irritants- fiber or bacteria, or salts etc..You can take it up to 28 days...but dont take it for longer period, since it may absorb some nutrients. I have been taking it 2-3 course of 7-10 days in a year for the past 10 years. It helps
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