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Posted 9/5/2013 9:37 PM (GMT 0)
Great news, am reading the updates
Posted 9/6/2013 5:54 PM (GMT 0)
Another great report today. Perfectly formed stool. I used to have minor gas/bloating issues-no more with WOO as it clears that up quickly. Things appear to be healing-time will tell.

Have a great day.

Best...
Posted 9/7/2013 5:26 PM (GMT 0)
Another great report. No issues whatsoever.

Have a great weekend !

Best...
Posted 9/10/2013 11:15 AM (GMT 0)
Proto... how are you doing w/ the woo ?
Be careful not to get cocky w/ food you would not normally eat. It's dangerous when your options suddenly open up.
For me a little like being on a steroid and doing well, you think your ok and expand the food choices (lol).

I am back on the woo (same four drops held in mouth after breakfast), was off for a month or so.
Started to get cocky, eating things that I would not even normally consider. I am still ok, but going back to normal defensive diet.
Posted 9/10/2013 3:21 PM (GMT 0)
25years,

I am having no issues and have not changed my eating habits. I eat extremely healthy because of my fitness regime anyway so even if I continue to improve, I will not change. I enjoy eating healthy-its really a lifestyle more than a diet.

I really hope it continues and hope you start feeling better.

Best...
Posted 9/10/2013 3:52 PM (GMT 0)
You may feel better I believe as a result of killing off of the bad bacteria that have built up in your system because of the imbalance leaning toward the bad bacteria. I hope you have long term success with it but do not think it is something you will want to do for an extended period of time considering that the oregano oil is indiscriminitive in what it kills as far as bacteria goes as it is a broad spectrum antibiotic/antiviral. I do think that you may have a chance at maintaining it if you eat some naturally fermented foods on a daily basis and then of course stay away from the simple carbs/sugar. This will hopefully repopulate the good bacteria and restore the balance. Maybe even taking the WOO for like 6 weeks then slowly tapering it and adding daily naturally fermented foods and perhaps a probiotic. At the same time avoid simple carbs/sugar and even starches like the plague. I myself had done 6 weeks of the max dose of the gel cap oregano oil and I felt a heck of alot better and I was in remission for 3 months. Of course I was eating simple carbs like bread and some pastas and didnt eat the naturally fermented foods nor did I take and probiotics at the time. I flared at the end of last summer after 3 months of being like normal.

I am a little leary of taking any form of antibiotic/antiviral be it natural or anything now that will disturb my gut bacteria..I am more concentrating on putting it back naturally over time. My symptoms are minimal now and only have to hit the can 2 times a day and sometimes only once. Good luck to you but certainly keep us informed as how you do.
Posted 9/10/2013 4:12 PM (GMT 0)
My GI and have decided to do this for 5 weeks and stop and check results-WOO is not something you take daily forever. I respectfully disagree with your comment about avoiding starch like the plague-I actually go out of my way to add RS (dont eat carbs/sugar) and GI thinks its a great idea and to continue. If you had read previously, you know that I take 3 different probiotics including the critical probiotic for WOO (primadolphilus Reuteri). Not taking probiotics with WOO is asking for trouble.

You can't argue with results and I am very pleased, at this point. Sorry it did not work for you but it sounds like you were not taking probiotics or eating well. Hope your situation stays good. All of our situations are different and what works for one, does not the other.

Best...
Posted 9/10/2013 4:37 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, I stand corrected on the RS. I eat it now regularily in my smoothies with green bananas..I was thinking the past when I used to think starch was not good.

Best to you also..
Posted 9/12/2013 4:12 PM (GMT 0)
I am happy to report things still going very well. I have found taking the WOO with dinner is the best way for me to take it. I am feeling no stomach pains.

Have a great day.

Best...
Posted 9/13/2013 5:05 PM (GMT 0)
Another good report. No issues at all. Have a great weekend !

Best...
Posted 9/13/2013 9:29 PM (GMT 0)
Do you mind sharing which brand? Also, if it burns could that be potentially corrosive to the mucus membranes?
Posted 9/14/2013 3:01 PM (GMT 0)
@ILEDE Link to product I bought on the first page of this thread from EPH. You need to take probiotics with Oregano Oil. There is a great deal of information on this board when you search for "Wild Oregano Oil" or "Oregano Oil".

Best...
Posted 9/15/2013 1:19 PM (GMT 0)
My husband has had UC from the age of 30. He has been through a lot! Several years ago he almost lost his colon so we had to rush to Cleveland Clinic to get everything under control.

He is now 49. He is having a flare up even on his 3 meds; Lialda, proto-foam, and Canasa. He also takes a probiotic daily. So he had a lower GI which showed chronic inflammation to the first section of his colon.

His doctor is saying now it is time for the anti-rejection drugs that are so harsh. After reading on here about WOO I went to the health food store and purchased Gaia Oil of Oregano capsules. It does have carvacrol and thymol. He said he has noticed a difference. My concern after researching the oil is that it is not intended for long term use and may have an negative impact on blood pressure.

Have you read anything about the side affects of long time use? I know is doctor will not like the natural approach, but he dreads the more harsh treatment on the horizon.....

I've used this site for years for my own GI issues (reflux, had surgery for it), and acquired Anxiety/panic several years ago. What a wonderful, and invaluable site this is! Thanks everyone.... a concerned wife :-)
Posted 9/15/2013 3:26 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Virgo67,

As I mentioned earlier, I will be taking this for 5 weeks which is about another week of use. I take with a variety of probiotics and I have had no side effects but do know that others have mentioned them. WOO is a very strong substance and would recommend discussing it with your husbands G.I. I am not sure what, if anything, that WOO would do to high blood pressure but I am obviously not a dr. and would want to discuss it.

My symptoms were blood and mucus-no urgency or D. After 3 days the blood was gone and have not had any since. The mucus has been more stubborn but appears to be gone, as well. Not sure what will happen after 5 weeks but we will see.

Best...
Posted 9/15/2013 5:59 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Virgogirl, I am woo fan as well (see my posts if you like).
Does your husband follow a diet that works for the UC ?
Just my take on GI 's and normal doctors, dont expect them go along w/ woo or any of the methods people use on this site. Doctors method is pharm., knife & cancer screening, it's up to you to learn about the other half.
We need doctors but they are not gods.
Maybe you already know about the "other half" . Woo is one of many ways to help him.
Remember all those pharm drugs have lots of side effects.
What specific new drugs did the doctor refer to ?
Also, one does not normally need to tell GI about natural methods (most are not drugs and don't concern him/her). Help yourself on a diff. front...
As you know, you can get tons of help in here.

PS, blood pressure is an easy test :-)

Dennis

Your husband has had UC a long time.

Virgogirl67 said...
My husband has had UC from the age of 30. He has been through a lot! Several years ago he almost lost his colon so we had to rush to Cleveland Clinic to get everything under control.

He is now 49. He is having a flare up even on his 3 meds; Lialda, proto-foam, and Canasa. He also takes a probiotic daily. So he had a lower GI which showed chronic inflammation to the first section of his colon.

His doctor is saying now it is time for the anti-rejection drugs that are so harsh. After reading on here about WOO I went to the health food store and purchased Gaia Oil of Oregano capsules. It does have carvacrol and thymol. He said he has noticed a difference. My concern after researching the oil is that it is not intended for long term use and may have an negative impact on blood pressure.

Have you read anything about the side affects of long time use? I know is doctor will not like the natural approach, but he dreads the more harsh treatment on the horizon.....

I've used this site for years for my own GI issues (reflux, had surgery for it), and acquired Anxiety/panic several years ago. What a wonderful, and invaluable site this is! Thanks everyone.... a concerned wife :-)

Posted 9/15/2013 7:21 PM (GMT 0)
Hi 25,

I respectively disagree with your comments about G.I.'s not going along with alternative treatments. Mine certainly does and if he didn’t, I would find another. In fact, My GI suggested Olive Leaf Extract after some of his other patients were finding relief. Also, I feel strongly you should ALWAYS tell your GI all the alternative things you are taking-how can he/she possibly treat you if you don't share all the information. Again, if your GI is so against this stuff, move on to another GI. You are not married to your GI :)

Hope your situation is still going well.

Best...
Posted 9/15/2013 7:27 PM (GMT 0)
My Gi is surprisingly supportive of alternative as well. Many times he has said the last thing he wants to see is surgery and when I get down and start talking about surgery with him, he always says the same thing - I don't think you have to worry about surgery just yet, there's lots of medical treatments we can still try before taking that leap and perhaps in the interim you'll stumble across something that works for you. Everyone is different and some people get lucky by trial and error be it alternative or traditional meds.

He's pretty cool. My family doctor says close to the same thing as well - once you find something that works, just stick with it till it stops working. Hopefully it never does, but go with it when it does and don't question it.

Both are pretty awesome.
Posted 9/15/2013 7:36 PM (GMT 0)
Totally agree, Mark-both my Dr's are the same way.

Its funny, I had so much anxiety earlier this year when I first brought up alternatives I wanted to try with him. I was sure he was going to smile, smirk, LOL, etc-he did none of this and started to discuss how GI's are now looking at a variety of alternatives and agree the RX situation for UC is not ideal-surgery even worse. He mentioned how several of his patients have achieved remission with Spinach/SF seed diet, Olive Leaf, etc. He is working with me to utilize a schedule for WOO. I am very pleased with both my Dr's, as well.

Best...
Posted 9/16/2013 6:06 PM (GMT 0)
I did find trace amounts of mucus this morning (really had to look for it-it was not obvious). I have not seen blood in weeks. This is strange because Blood was the thing I could never stop before WOO. I feel like I am at 98%-99%. Everything is perfect except for trace amounts of mucus and know this can very stubborn. Although Canasa no longer helps on its own, I may add that to see if that will work together with the WOO since I still have several.

Not a big deal at all and not terribly concerned. I feel great overall.

Best...
Posted 9/17/2013 5:14 PM (GMT 0)
A great report today. No issues and feel great.

Have a great day.

-Robert
Posted 9/18/2013 5:44 PM (GMT 0)
We have decided to stop WOO for a week and check results. Things are great and have not been this good in over a year. Fingers crossed.

Best...
Posted 9/18/2013 7:09 PM (GMT 0)
I wonder if you can take the WOO as an enema..
Posted 9/18/2013 7:50 PM (GMT 0)
@fightUC - I know it has been used in enema's but not sure how. The stuff I use it super strong and has a serious bite-I can't imagine how painful it would be if too much is used in an enema. I have heard it is extremely helpful but only anecdotal evidence, so far.

If anyone has any knowledge about WOO Enema's, please advise.

Best...
Posted 9/20/2013 3:21 PM (GMT 0)
Things have been great since stopping the WOO. Absolutely no issues whatsoever and could not be more pleased. I am still absolutely amazed that WOO has worked so brilliantly to this point. BTW-I have only used about 15% of the $20 dollar bottle of WOO to achieve this.

Fingers crossed that this continues.

Have a great weekend.
Posted 9/20/2013 4:27 PM (GMT 0)
This is great! I am considering switching to a GI who is a DO and perhaps more open to such treatments.
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