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Posted 7/7/2017 3:35 AM (GMT 0)
Just curious if anyone has any interesting UC flare tips that help them through a flare/speed up the recovery. Please don't say anything about doctors or medicine or surgery. I'm talking about natural, holistic, at home remedies that can help with cramps, the diarrhea, the pain, the blood, etc. currently going through a flare after 4 months of feeling good and I'm feeling pretty low. My stomach pains are pretty bad and the heating pad isn't cutting it. Only current medication is apriso, and no, I am not going on something stronger so please don't recommend some other medication. Been there done that. I'm on probiotics as well. I've been through my fair share of flares but I'm just curious if anyone has any tips or tricks?
Posted 7/7/2017 3:50 AM (GMT 0)
Rectal meds....it is what it is, and I suggest it since you're on apriso.

Probiotics and fibre supplements.

q
Posted 7/7/2017 11:09 AM (GMT 0)
I second Quincy- and ginger tea is soothing to me for the pain. Good luck!
Posted 7/7/2017 12:14 PM (GMT 0)
I have a friend that swears by L Glutamine. It did nothing for me but I know she and others have used it to lessen symptoms.
Posted 7/7/2017 12:43 PM (GMT 0)
not that you asked kc, but seems to me that you should be focusing on flare prevention instead of flare repair - 4 months is in my opinion a relatively short amount of time between flares -

when i flare it's because i wasn't sticking to my flare avoidance diet as i should - what is your diet protocol ?
Posted 7/7/2017 3:07 PM (GMT 0)
Hmmm some more natural stuff... I would try (one at a time) Isatis Cooling (an herbal formula you can buy--I bought mine on Amazon- Health Concerns Brand you can check the reviews) as some have success with this. For cramps, you can buy Pepogest (over the counter enteric coated peppermint oil capsue) that supposedly helps with cramping/spasming. Slippery elm powder to coat the colon and help it heal. Also fiber such as Metamucil pills. Finally some people have success with a nicotine patch (started slowly). Also eating easy on your colon foods may be helpful.

I can understand that you would feel low, I would too. I do have to say though, rectal meds were/are truly my best friend with this disease so I know you don't really want to hear about meds but I am gently suggesting it. Kick this flare up down from both ends.

Finally, rest and try to reduce stress the best you can. Tough in a flare. Hope you feel better!!
B
Posted 7/7/2017 5:40 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry, I'd recommend you get on some strong UC medications that have proven track record of success, rather than getting lost in the forest of natural options, which are mostly hit-or-miss (with many more misses than hits).
Posted 7/7/2017 5:57 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you all for your tips and replies! As far as diet goes, for the most part I eat whole and healthy foods. When I am on a flare I cut out all fairy expect butter, and really only eat Whole Foods with very limited sugar. I eat pretty healthy and hardly ever junk food- if I do it's the organic stuff with no preservatives. I went on prednisone for my last flare and it caused me to get a kidney stone. So never again. I have tried slippery elm powder, but it tasted so nasty that I gagged every time I tried so it wasn't something I could see myself taking long term. I also can't swallow capsules. I will try the ginger tea and some other stuff mentioned.
Posted 7/7/2017 7:03 PM (GMT 0)
I agree with slippery elm's taste. For me when I put a bit of honey in it, it definitely helps make it more drinkable. Just an idea. Hope you get out of this flare asap!
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