I used to have the same very terrible gas since a kid, until I started drinking Aloe Vera Juice, when I was about 25 yrs old. I also don't eat any processed foods or anything that I know for sure has...
@please deactivate account Hello, I have posted here a few times about my benefits with nutritional therapies for Crohn's & I got the same negative response from the same people. I'm not sure why it...
JakeB I appreciate hearing about your experiences with battling Crohn's. I also have to watch how I handle stress, your experiences are much like mine, but I dont get D from it. I think because I try...
JakeB You are absolutely right everyone is different genetically physically, etc. One thing I have noticed over these past 23 years is that the disease can actually be active even if you think it is...
Here is an update on my current condition with Crohn’s: After I posted on 10/23 I visited a relative that evening and ate a bowl of soup there. I immediately started to have discomfort and a very...
They supposedly offer a 60 day money back guarantee. Maybe you should ask for a refund. Do you watch what you eat or drink while taking probiotics ? Not sure if this might apply to your experiences...
Here is the study article on the particular strain of bacteria (E. coli Nissle 1917 ) and IBD. Not sure of the cost. But it seems interesting. Has anyone used this. Someone posted it costs much less...
Has anyone here tried "Renew Life Critical Care 50 billion" ? They also sell a stronger version. It is enteric coated and contains 50 billion cultures with 10 different strains per capsule. I was...
Jen77 I know that the diet & natural supplements are working because I have never felt the need to go to the emergency room like the first time. The severe pain I had back then has not come back like...
I tried Activia for a while & loved the taste, it reminded me of the yogurts I had as a kid in the 70s, but was not sure if it was enough for me at the time....
novice A strong multi vitamin will help. I use GNC Ultra Mega Gold with Iron. It cost about 17-$20, $17 if you have a $15 yr membership. I also use their enteric coated fish oil 1240 mg per tab....
What's next? I forgot to mention that I drink green tea in the morning with a 2x day multi-vitamin(GNC Ultra Mega Gold) with lots of B6 & B12, enteric coated fish oil, Boswellia, Enteric coated...
What's next? I noticed many people with Crohn's drink coffee, do you drink it ? I am not able to drink coffee because of the severe side-effects from coffee. Coffee has caused me to have a major...
I used to drink soy milk but had too much gas from it, so I stopped. I also tried Almond milk but wasn't sure if I was benefiting with eating the "organic" cereals with it. I'm back to eating a range...
NY-Sooner Thats very interesting about the store bought yogurt having more bacteria than the pills. I wasn't aware of that. I wonder why the major yogurt brands don't indicate how much cultures their...
dawn227 I have heard someone else say that about aloe vera giving them diarrhea. I have never had diarrhea with fresh Aloe Vera gel or the bottled whole leaf juice and I've been using Aloe for over...
Here is a link about coconut macaroons and diarrhea http://www.livestrong.com/article/519469-macaroons-and-diarrhea/ My daughter has used it when she had diarrhea and said it helped her. I personally...
WhitneyCasandra The Probiotic I have been having good results with is made by a company called "Renew Life". The particular version I currently use is the "Ultimate Flora Critical Care 50 billion"....
Hello MissChris You are definitely a stronger person than I am to deal with all those tribulations and still be sane afterwards. You sound like a very smart person. The Scriptures at 1 Peter 5:7...
I also had immediate diarrea and pain with lactose free milk. So I dont drink any milk products. Has anyone else had this problem ?...
Zarar Khan What part of your abdomen Is the pain centered or located ? When I first had major Crohn's flare-up at 25, I met an older gentleman who suggested that I take Aloe Vera Juice for digestive...
I am not able to drink any kind of milk (cow, goat) not even lactose free milk. I causes me to run to the bathroom within a few minutes. So I pretty much avoid all milk products except for yogurt,...
NiceCupOfTea Yes I did start on the natural stuff early about a month after I was diagnosed. The food thing was easy for me because I got so sick after drinking milk, coffee, store bought...
NiceCupOfTea I'm so very Sorry to hear how crohns has caused so much suffering for you and many others. Yes I joined a crohns forum last year when I was having issues that wasn't going away, to see...
NiceCupOfTea Just as in Bane's case I also must pay attention to what I eat, If I want to feel good most of the time. Did you read Banes post ? I only posted my experience hoping to possibly help...
Bullz, No I am not a doctor. I have had Crohns since a little boy so I understand all the symptoms & have been able to experiment with different natural approaches starting in 1990 when I was...
Bullz, The summary that Jen77 gave is very accurate from what I have seen, since I have been dealing with severe Crohn's for over20 yrs now, but mild since a child. The last time I took prescription...