It's a probiotic. VSL#3 is over the counter, VSL#3DS is prescription. The DS stands for double strength. The OTC version contains 450 billion bacteria per satchel and the prescription DS version...
I’ve purchased the original version of the Listen to Your Gut, the revised version and now the electronic version and don’t regret a single purchase. I’ve also purchased her IBD Remission Diet and...
I'm curious, has anyone tried Jini Patel Thompson's protocol for syringing Wild Oregano Oil into an open abscess or fistula? http://www.listen2yourgut.com/blog/gut/perianal-abscess-natural-treatment/...
Hello all, I haven't had the misfortune of being on Pred myself so I won't begin to speak as an authority on the subject matter and I certainly don't want to sound like I'm trivializing the challenge...
Sorry snohare, guess I'm one of the few that suffers the other way around. I used to have D for the first several years but in the past year or so it's been more constipation. When I read the...
Sounds like there are several contributing factors and perhaps a free remedy to some is to spend a little time learning EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). www.emofree.com, www.tapping.com and...
- if you go through panty liners faster than your wife - if your wife doesn't want you to do her laundry because of what the bleach you use on your white underwear does to her underwear - if you...
Hello Lady, welcome to the forum but sorry you have a reason to be here. At least you've found it early on compared to some. Best resource I can recommend is the book Listen to Your Gut and you can...
Congrats on the taper and my guess, not having been there myself, the best thing you can do is have a positive attitude about it and not be nervous. I know, easier said than done. A resource that has...
All of the above and the collective experience the group brings. Centuries of experience. It's an excellent knowledge base. A place where people can come with IBD and not be embarrassed or afraid to...
belleenstein, I agree with your perspective in some situations but I'm not sure this one. If the person has eliminated their symptoms with a specific method and they feel better about considering...
I'm in agreement with Lady G, anything before the drugs. Here's a great source for natural products that many have found to be helpful. http://www.aromasensations.com/ Recommend Muscle Mist for the...
Navy – thank you for cleaning up what apparently was an unintentional attack in the form of miscommunication. You’re edit of my post is definitely a better way of saying what I was attempting to...
While not as good as I was hoping for this is the best of the first dozen or so links that I looked at regarding a picture of the anatomy of the gut:...
Let's be supportive here. __________________ Rule 3...
Missyjack, my heart goes out to you for your loss. Being a father of 3 boys I can only begin to imagine the emotions related to such a traumatic event that, as many have already posted, happens way...
One more thought... To battle the negative affects of the stress related to this or any other issue for that matter check into EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). You can find out more at...
I've taken Gas-X for extended periods but it never eliminated the problem only reduced it at best. It wasn't until recently that I realized that the problem had all but gone away. All I can think is...
Concur with the possibility that it may be related to a stricture (narrowing) but as Kittkatt just related they didn't every find a stricture so maybe not. Couple of suggestions (sorry if this is...
Most likely the result of herxheimer reaction - as stated above the "die off" of all the bad bacteria caused by the ingestion of the good bacteria....
Sugest anyone taking or considering taking VSL3 or any other probiotic read Jini's articles at http://www.jinipatelthompson.com/articles_by_jini.php titled "Wild Oregano Oil and other Antimicrobials"...
Illini, agree with the cost being high. It's just a shame that our health care system and the insurance companies haven't caught up with the fact that an ouce of prevention is worth a pound of cure...
Don't have Fribro but a product I came across a few months ago at a trade show was designed specifically for someone who does. My wife and I as well as many of our friends and family now use it as a...
Little late in my post but my thought at reading the above post about getting a free shower when you fill up your rig was that heck with the price of gas now days and the size of your tank(s) they...
Sorry redspot, you're right it does suck. Highly recommend AbsorbPlus over any other liquid diet/supplement. I'm guessing it's more expensive than Ensure but worth every penny. You can learn about it...
Had a sleep study done about a year ago and they stated that I do move my legs a little more than normal and that this contributes to a less restful sleep. The only recommendation they made was some...
Not sure if the headaches everyone is experiencing as a result of Crohn's have the same mechanics/cause as that of Migrains but I believe this product is definately worth a try:...
Been away from the forum for several months, sorry. My current GI, who is also the President of our local chapter for CCFA and apparently rather current on the research / treatment, told our support...