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Posted 9/3/2014 1:07 PM (GMT 0)
Hi all!

First, I have to say what a great resource this site is! Lots of useful information!

The only thing that I've found that has stopped my diarrhea cold was taking Now brand Psyllium Husk Powder. I was very leery of fibre during a flare up. But, 1T a day has worked wonders! The second day I took 2T and I've been fine since. Cost about $10 and it lasts about a month. And I sincerely believed lots of prayer--and people praying for me--helped, too.

Lastly, no matter what you use to make you feel better, I'm happy for anyone on here who's found relief from their symptoms. We should all celebrate each other on here!
Posted 9/3/2014 1:09 PM (GMT 0)
Do you take anything other than Psyllium husk powder? If so, consider yourself lucky!
Posted 9/3/2014 1:30 PM (GMT 0)
Glad for you. Every once in a while we get a post like this but I have to wonder, are you talking about being in remission, or are you just saying that it has turned diarrhea into formed stools?
Posted 9/3/2014 2:55 PM (GMT 0)
I do take other supplements, but they have not alleviated my symptoms. And the 5 ASA I was on wasn't helpful at all. I'm presently taking dicyclomine for spastic colon symptoms. I was hoping that the psyllium husk powder might be helpful for others. After reading several post on here, I'm thankful that my symptoms aren't as debilitating as others. They're terrible for me, since I work as a flight attendant.

@garylousiville: I now have formed stools where before I had explosive diarrhea.
Posted 9/3/2014 3:25 PM (GMT 0)
I use Konsyl. Pretty close I would assume. Use close to 2 T day. Morning and night. Definitely helps. It's the only supplement I have stuck with over the years but I have to use a lot more to battle what goes on inside me. Works great with scarred up colon though.

On that note. I was doing my usually drinking the stuff which ends up being the consistency of cream of wheat this morning. My 2 year old was convinced I was enjoying it and brought me his cup. He insisted on having some. I added about 1/2 tsp in a little water for him and watched him yell "YUCK" and follow that with wiping his tongue, lol.
Posted 9/3/2014 4:26 PM (GMT 0)
I used to believe in supplements until I tried them. I was scammed out of thousands of dollars trying supplements which did nothing overall. I was lead to believe in them by searching for pubmed articles about them, listening to people just like the OP proclaim miraculous relief from them.

In my experience, taking psyllium husk powder for me predicatively produces pain and blood on wiping, the psyllium husk is way too rough for my fragile mucousa and is very painful for me. I can produce blood by taking it, and it stops when I stop taking it.
Posted 9/3/2014 5:09 PM (GMT 0)

fightUC said...
I used to believe in supplements until I tried them. I was scammed out of thousands of dollars trying supplements which did nothing overall. I was lead to believe in them by searching for pubmed articles about them, listening to people just like the OP proclaim miraculous relief from them.

In my experience, taking psyllium husk powder for me predicatively produces pain and blood on wiping, the psyllium husk is way too rough for my fragile mucousa and is very painful for me. I can produce blood by taking it, and it stops when I stop taking it.

I guess by this way of thinking I have also been scammed out of thousands by pharmaceutical drugs designed for UC. Think about it.
Posted 9/3/2014 6:48 PM (GMT 0)
I misunderstand the term scammed to be used by anyone here...especially by ones who actually have their mental capacities and go into it with eyes wide open as well as their wallets.
Seems that one expects a cure. darned if it didn't work, therefore I didn't ask for THAT, so you screwed me.

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Posted 9/3/2014 7:27 PM (GMT 0)
me too ;-)
Posted 9/3/2014 7:57 PM (GMT 0)
My reading has persuaded me to try several supplements, none of which have helped me yet and have cost me quite a bit. But I've never felt scammed by it; these things have worked for other people even though I haven't seen any results, and that's nobody's fault. UC is very much a trial and error disease, and maybe we're just the unlucky ones.

Happy that you've found what works for you OP!
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