canfields said...
I am almost 65 and have had UC for over 40 years. I have spoken with doctors that told me to have my colon removed because the odds were that I would have colon cancer. One even showed me a chart showing the probability of colon cancer with each succeeding year of UC. I do get flareups and sometimes have been hospitalized with them. During those times I allowed administration of prednizone along with my regular asacol (used to be asulfidine). Currently I am taking asacol.
I eat almost everything I want unless I am having flareups. Normally I eat a lot of fruit and veggies. I love spicy food, Mexican, Chinese or BBQ.
For over 30 years I had a high-stress job which I performed well - at the same time my wife and I have had 5 kids and 2 grandchildren.
Almost all my adult life I have lived with this disease. I am deeply religious and my wife loves and supports me when I am troubled with UC. I am not lucky - I am blessed!
Recently I have had to take antibiotics for other problems. Unfortunately antibiotics usually cause a flareup of UC. My pharmacist stated that severe diarrhea is sometimes caused by the good bacteria in my digestive tract being destroyed by either medicines or diseases like UC. He gave me a product that you took twice a day and it reinterduced bacteria into my digestive system. It was amazing! My diarrhea went away and even though I was on the antibiotic for a period of time - my flareup did not return.
Since then I tried this when I had UC flareups and the bacteria helped me significantly. I don't know if it will but you might want to try it.
My prayers are for you. I know what you are going through. Trust in God and he will give you the strength to deal with your experience.
Please tell us what that product/probiotic is...