Quincy

Oh wow...I typed out a huge response (I'm not concise) and it didn't go through (must have clicked back instead of submit..sheesh.

OK. how long have you had the pain?

Is it under the ribs or possibly on the ribs..is it worse after you wear a bra? have you gotten a new one and there's pressure there? Yes, it happens and I have a spot under my left breast that one doc thinks is costocondritis...but who knows.

Did the doc do a physical hands-on exam palpatating your abdomen?

Is the pain consistent regarding time of day? You could keep a food diary and mark down the time of the pain...looking back you might be able to pinpoint something.

Hard to say if the black cohosh triggered a flare...just the fact that you were having menopausal ups and downs could be the culprit in conjunction with it.
If you improved after you stoped, then it could definitely be.

I did fish oil a few times, but it made my stools toooo slippery and difficult to hold. Never had that and was thinking a flare again until I saw "the Doctors" program and it was suggested to take fish oil to help bms slip out better. d'oh! Never connected the two, but made total sense so I stopped that day. It improved in 2 days....interesting.

I can't see fish oil generating remission, but there's no harm in trying it. I was taking a brand called Fisol...no burpies. I also was told that taking Lipase with it helps break it down better so one can absorb it. You might consider getting one with the Lipase in it.

I take a number of vitamins and supplements. I've used Sisu brand for 21 years, but also use Natural factors, Swiss and GNC.

You would have to evaluate whether you get enough intake of foods....I personally don't think I do, so I take a multi, C, Ester C, Calcium/Mag/D, extra D, zinc, beta carotene, Grapes+, probiotics and fibre supplements.
I have taken milk thistle off and on. That's something you might consider since you're on Humira. I used to take Sisu Multi B, but have since stopped since my B12 levels are fairly high. I don't eat foods that have lots of B in them, but it could be because of the liver disease involvement. My cholesterol is high as well...in part it's my diet, liver disease and not enough exercise.

I asked you more questions in the last post...see how fortunate you are you got this one??? lol!!!

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