Hi all, Has anyone discovered any benefits from taking coconut oil? My brother has done some reading on it, and it seems like it may have health advantages. Thanks! Mike...
He says that it may lead to bone demineralization and since it's a steroid, not good to be on....
Hi all, I'll try to make a long story short. I was on Imuran for approximately 7 years, but am no longer on it. I had some medical issues that forced me off of it. I do not want to go back on it. Due...
Hi all... I was wondering if anyone can recommend a fast absorbing mutli-vitamin and calcium supplement. Also, does vitamin D and magnesium need to be taken with calcium, in order to get the full...
Which non-prescription, supplements are you on? and which one (or more) has helped most for you?...
are you still on humira?...
why in remission? i was thinking about starting them now, but I currently have active inflammation...thanks...
Thanks! I am going to swing by whole foods after work and check the probiotic out :)...
Can you recommend a good probiotic/supplier? Do you eat anything on the chicken sandwich? or just the chicken and the bread? Thanks!...
This is a very telling statement which you need to evaluate carefully. My advice is to think carefully about what is riskier: 1) Turning down medical advice and trying to improve your disease state...
Thanks for the advice Mike. I had a quick look at the low residue diet....do you take any supplements with the diet?? Thanks....
Yep. I am currently on Imuran and Entocort. He wants to change my treatment bc there is active inflammation. He had only recently put me on Entocort to see if things could get under control, and it...
Hi all, I really want to give SCD a shot. My doc wants to put me on Remicade/Humira, and I do not want to move towards those drugs right now in my life; I have a wedding coming up in a few months,...
LOL....sounds like fun!! ;)...
Cool..Thanks :)...
I appreciate your response. Thanks....
Hi Ivy, [quote="Imuran is on the subsidised list here, but you need to know that Entocort ISN'T. Chances are you may need to move over to Pred, unless you have a kindly insurance scheme, or stumble...
Yes, though, I haven't done much research yet in regards to the citizenship process....
I will be marrying a Melbournian before the move! :)...
In terms of insurance, I am definitely going to go 'private.' Can you perhaps recommend a "good" private insurance company, that plays nice with crohn's patients? :) I have been on Imuran for a while...
Thanks so much for the helpful info! Currently, I am taking Imuran and Entocort. My Dr. wants me to go on Remicade/Humira soon. I want to make sure I will be able to continue the drug, if I decide to...
Hi all, I may be moving to Melbourne, Australia within the next year, and will need to find an excellent gastroenterologist in the area. Any Aussies out there have recommendations? Thanks! Michael...
They pain has for the most part subsided. I think I overdid it by jumping into the deep end of the SCD with lots of raw fruit and veg over the last few days. I am sticking to chicken soup for...
I am having some major abdomen pain last night/today. Last week my doc put me on Entocort. I have been on Imuran for a while. The pain I am experiencing now is quite sharp and persistent. I am...
lol....thanks for the info...
Is ordering only available online? Would whole foods are pharmacies carry this?...
Have you had "Absorb" before? How is the taste?...
Does anyone know of a *good* liquid supplement other than Ensure? I am trying to avoid all of that sugar. Thanks!...
The blood test results always look great. I recently had a colonoscopy and MRI, that showed active inflammation. W-T-F....
Thanks for the reply...much appreciated! Today is day 4 on scd :) I much prefer to try and change up my diet first, before potentially switching from imuran to humira or remicade......
Sure.... Trader Joe's "Real Mayonnaise" ingredients: * expeller pressed canola oil * whole eggs * apple cider vinegar * egg yolks * water * salt * spices * lemon juice concentrate Trader Joe's "Dijon...
Hi all...I was wondering if anyone could confirm whether or not Trader Joe's brand Mayonaisse and Dijon Mustard are scd legal???....sugar is not listed as an ingredient for either...thanks!...
I've had blood in my stool, about once a week for the last 3 weeks. About 3 weeks ago, I had an episode of lightheadedness, and my doc told me to stop my meds (Imuran) until we figured out what's...