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Posted 1/8/2016 5:48 PM (GMT 0)
I'm new to the forum and have a question about a supplement my gastro recommended. I was diagnosed with UC in September and taking 4.8mg Lialda daily since then, which has mostly helped. The past week seems to be back to the same issues and i told my gastro who recommended I start taking curcumin supplements (3g/day). Anyone used these, any results that you've seen that are helpful?

Any advice for someone newly diagnosed with UC? I've lost 10 pounds and can't eat alot of the foods I used to love (mexican, pizza, dairy) without having issues.

Thanks.
Posted 1/8/2016 6:15 PM (GMT 0)
If you type curcumin and UC into the search box you should find a lot of threads about it. It has been shown to be beneficial in studies. Not a magic bullet, but helpful. Where is your inflammation? Is it your entire colon? Mesalamine enemas worked great for me, got right to the source of my inflammation. Lots of people have used them with success.

Are you willing to change your diet if it gets you into remission? You will see that there are lots of people on this site who have gained remission through changing their diet, but its very individual and what works for some doesn't work for others. I am trying SCD and so far am doing well on it. I'm happy to answer any questions about it.

My only other advice is to be your own advocate for your health. You should be able to gain remission, you just need to find the right drugs and lifestyle changes. Don't be afraid to hound your doctors if your treatment is not working.
Posted 1/8/2016 6:41 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, Charlie.

This is all new to me and I'm willing to do whatever i need to in order to get back to "normal". I googled SCD but can't find anything specific about it and what food items are/are not included.

Do you ever have any issues with bladder as it relates to UC? Past few weeks i feel like alot of bladder pressure that always is better after gas or bowel movement so i feel like it's related.
Posted 1/8/2016 6:48 PM (GMT 0)
You are already ahead of the game if you already have identified some food that you need to avoid. Keep up with the food diary since there probably are some other problem foods.

Here are just two of at least a dozen threads discussing curcumin. Probiotics are another supplement that might help you.

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=38&m=3512642

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=38&m=3515655

Post Edited (Coffeemate) : 1/8/2016 1:33:18 PM (GMT-7)

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