Constapation and D ... durring a flair

I was just talking about this D and Constipation thing going on with me (possibly) check the thread entitled, "Learned Something New Yesterday about My Colitis Symptoms" it should be on page one or page two, if interested.

I have Dysautonomia I dont take meds, so its all natural for this case study...I wish I could do the meds, but its a no go for me.

Welcome to the forum. I would never advise anyone to forgo meds but there are many here including myself who are not on them.

Dietary modification is a long process that has worked for some but I find it more effective for maintaining remission than getting out of a flare. Don’t bother with tests to determine food allergies, they are notoriously unreliable. There are members here who have been taking meds for years or even decades, but found that following an individual diet was what finally snuffed out their symptoms. And sometimes following a specific diet with all of its Byzantine rules may not even be necessary, perhaps simply avoiding dairy and/or high gluten grains may be enough. That is why it is important to take ownership of this disease and find your own individual path. Many veteran UCers will recommend a food diary or journal to see how specific foods affect your gut.

Most members take their meds religiously and others combine their meds with diet, but one common thread for most is the use of probiotic supplements. Many doctors will not discuss them but most veteran UCers will agree that probiotics are important for alleviating symptoms. We may disagree which specific probiotics are most effective for us individually but in one form or another they seem to work. You will find many threads here discussing probiotics. Check out VSL#3 which seems to be the most popular.

Another supplement that doctors may or may not mention but is famous for its effectiveness in this forum is vitamin D. You will find many useful threads discussing its importance and testing of blood levels. Another popular supplement may be a soluble fiber such as Metamucil or Citrucel, or its generic equivalents. They have helped many including myself but a few have complained that fiber, even soluble fiber, can cause irritation when taken when the colon is inflamed. Most of the other supplements seem to be individual preferences. I like boswellia.