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Posted 4/9/2015 10:33 AM (GMT 0)
Anyone have any drug store medications or vitamins that have helped them with the inflammation, constipation, pressure??

I know we're all different but what works for you?
Posted 4/9/2015 1:18 PM (GMT 0)
You are going down a very bad road if you think you can manage your UC by buying things OTC. While some may help with the symptoms, your disease will get worse and worse to the point there will be no choice left but to take out your colon. Colons heal very slowly, sometimes not at all, so the further you let it get out of control the longer it will take you to heal, the more expensive the med options will get, and the closer you will be to surgery. That's the cold hard slap in the face truth.
Posted 4/9/2015 4:01 PM (GMT 0)
Your first option should be to try a milder maintenance drug such as Lialda or Asacol and remain in remission by taking rectal meds as needed. You can follow our signatures to see what works for each of us. You will find that almost everyone recommends mesalamine enemas with rave reviews.

Our signatures indicate that other really popular supplements for most of us are vitamin D, fish oil, PROBIOTICS, and a soluble fiber such as psyllium. Get your blood levels of vitamin D checked. While you are at it check your B12, folate, and iron since you might behave been losing blood during your flare.

I am allergic to the most common meds but I am lucky enough to manage my symptoms with diet and supplements. Over four years since my last major flare but I still get symptoms that I snuff out by being more strict with my diet and increasing my supplements.

IMO everyone should keep a food diary. Most veterans with this disease, even those who do not believe in diet modification, will admit that certain foods aggravate their symptoms. Two very common food triggers are gluten and dairy. I suggest avoiding gluten for 2-3 weeks to see if your symptoms lessen. Then try the same for dairy.

My signature indicates what has worked for me. Check out the signatures of others to see what can apply for you.
Posted 4/9/2015 4:26 PM (GMT 0)
I believe you said in a prior post that you're not currently on any prescribed uc medications. There's lots of alternative treatments available but none are covered by insurance, totally out of pocket. Supplements can be pricey as well. Checkout the resources section, a sticky post near the top of the forum.
Posted 4/9/2015 4:27 PM (GMT 0)
I think the only OTC thing I would recommend to a person with UC is vitamin D. Most of us are deficient. i take a multi and folic acid and a few other things for my hair/nails but none provide any UC relief.
Posted 4/9/2015 7:24 PM (GMT 0)
Working on getting on the correct meds but I feel my body doesn't have enough vitamins or something so I'm looking for something to give my body a little more support.
Posted 4/9/2015 8:12 PM (GMT 0)
If you're flaring and awaiting your medications, then I'd suggest eating bland foods, avoid spicy foods, avoid high fiber foods, avoid alcohol, and avoid caffeine. Raw vegetables and fruits are more difficult to digest, and may give you trouble. Eat healthy, your body needs nutrients, and flares usually make weight loss an issue. Stay hydrated if you're having diarrhea.
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