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Posted 12/28/2012 6:23 PM (GMT 0)
I'm considering adding slippery elm to my regimine and hope to get some feedback on it.

To those that use slippery elm- 

What form do you take it in?  Powder, Pills, Tea, etc?

What dosage do you take and how frequent?

Any side effects or precautions needed?

Has it helped your UC?

Thanks!!!!

 

Posted 12/28/2012 6:46 PM (GMT 0)
Indycat are you in remission from the Humira? I just started two weeks ago. I'm so scared about getting pnemonia or anything like that, I see you did. It had to be from the immune system being taken down by the Humira. I got it when i was on prednisone a year ago, it was awful!

Tell me how you're doing please.

I can't take slippery elm, it makes me have wicked jelly poo at a rapid pace.

Posted 12/28/2012 6:47 PM (GMT 0)
What form do you take it in? Powder, Pills, Tea, etc? Powder
What dosage do you take and how frequent? I don't need to take it anymore, but when I did I took 1 Tablespoon twice per day.
Any side effects or precautions needed? Take it an hour away from any medication or supplements since it can interfere with absorption.
Has it helped your UC? It was the single most effective supplement I have taken. Noticed material improvements within 48 hours of starting it.
Posted 12/28/2012 7:53 PM (GMT 0)
Hi therearemiracles,
Humira definitely helps me but I am not in remission. I still struggle with urgency, frequency and BM consistency but the bleeding is under control.

I'm fully recoverd from the pneumonia now. It was h*ll for about 2 months with some time spent in the hospital to get it under control. The pneumonia spread to all 4 lobes of my lungs and took 6 courses of antibiotics to clear out. My pulmonary specialist attributed it to the Remicade/Humira usage weakening my immune system. I will be taking the pneumonia/flu vaccine from now on. Also, I ignored the beginning symptoms of a cold in August which eventually developed into bronchitis, then pneumonia. If I would have been more proactive and visited the doctor when I had a slight cold, I probably would not have gotten pneumonia. Other than the colitis, I'm in good health and typically don't get respiratory infections very often. I think if my general health was poor or if I was older, I would not be taking the Humira as I would be afraid I would not be able to fight off a Humira induced infection.
Posted 12/28/2012 7:54 PM (GMT 0)
GreenUc-
Thanks for the response. Are you currently in remission? If so, what do you attribute the remission to?
Posted 12/29/2012 2:52 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Indycat,

To those that use slippery elm-
What form do you take it in? Powder, Pills, Tea, etc? I use in the form of loose leaf tea
What dosage do you take and how frequent (I mix with other herbs so its hard to say, maybe 1-2tbsp simmered for 10mins
Any side effects or precautions needed? None what-so-ever.
Has it helped your UC? Yes. When I strain it, its like a gooey/jelling substance, almost like mucus. Clue? :)

Good luck to you.
Posted 12/29/2012 7:38 AM (GMT 0)
I take 1 or 2 capsules at night (other meds and vitamins in the morning).
Like others said, don't take it at the same time as other meds.
It helped to form things up a little bit. Also seems to make for cleaner, uh, clean up when wiping. :)
Posted 12/29/2012 10:47 AM (GMT 0)
+1 to greenuc, except the last part. I do not see any difference in my condition so after this packet is over, it will be discontinued.
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