RevitalX

My sig. other was just recently diagnosed with UC 2 weeks ago. He suffered from severe stomach cramps and progressively more bleeding 2 months before he went to get checked out. He is taking the Lialda prescribed by his Gastro. doctor, but is also willing to try a few other recommendations posted here. One of the recommendations from a nutritionist at a local health food store was RevitalX. I am wondering if anyone here has has any experience w/RevitalX. She suggested that he wean off the Lialda, but we are not completely comfortable with that, so he's chosen to try both. RevitalX has a large dose of probiotics included in the powder, along with a multitude of other vitamins. He is wondering if he should go full force with the powder mix and only one meal a day, or just maintain a healthy diet, along with the powder.
Since we are new to understanding UC, we are not sure how much longer we can expect the bleeding to occur. His stool is still watery, but not sure if its from the cleansing effect of RevitalX or another problem to be worried about?
He is also planning to try the VSL#3 probiotics soon.

We've enjoyed all the great information posted on the forum!
Also, he is taking Aloe Vera, Digestive Enzymes, Chinese Herbal medicine, & manuka honey

That's S-O, not S-O-N, Quincy.

Hi kwaa,

Don't wean off of the meds.  Lialda may not work for your s-o, but you should try other asa medications if that's the case.

Not familiar with the particular product you've been recommended, but many people with uc add a probiotic of some sort to their diet.  At one time I did, but I didn't find that it did much for me.  But I do eat a lot of yogurt; I was raised on the stuff, and I notice a difference if I skip a day.

Aloe vera also caused the runs when I took it.

There are a number of tricks to firm up the stool.  You might try some fiber.  (I eat a lot of oatmeal.)  But, if your s-o's colon is inflamed, you might want to wait a touch.  I've been bleeding for a year, so I wish I could tell you when that will stop.

I understand the impulse to want to try natural remedies, but I wouldn't let them replace conventional therapy, especially at first.

And, as quincy points out, frequently, well meaningly, you can always try rectal meds. 

 

thnx seconder.

Thanks everyone for the great advice. To the nutritionist's credit, I believe she was under the impression that he was taking an antibiotic and said that it would work against the RevitalX she was recommending. But we agree, it is not a good idea to wean-off the Lialda without giving it more time. All your comments about how long the healing process takes, really helped us to relax a little more. We were becoming impatient after not seeing immediate results, but it's good to know that it takes time to heal. Also, the Dr. didn't provide any advice about the Gastritis, in addition to UC and a heital hernia.


We will let you know how the RevitalX works if there are any significant changes.