I have taken Spirulina but stopped because I read that it may not be a good idea to take since it strengthens your immune system which would make your UC even worse. So I decided to stop taking it...
Lately whenever I feel painful cramps and have to go to the washroom I've had to throw up (well actually it's only happened twice so far). This is something that I never had before. Does anyone know...
I have cut back on a lot of unhealthy foods as well and have noticed a difference in my mood, energy and colitis! I really believe you are what you eat. I am drinking raw green smoothies currently...
I know your anxiety! One thing you might consider is the adult diapers. It will give you comfort knowing you got something to keep things from getting messy. Usually when I go out I will go to the...
I just ordered some off the net for myself too. I'll post updates when I start taking them....
I've seen this as well. Pretty interesting! I am currently trying to do lots of blending and juicing. So far, small improvement. I'm gonna keep with it and see how it goes. I got my fingers crossed....
Suffering from colitis has made me totally re-evaluate my health from head to toe. I have been blending raw foods and have been slowly getting better and once I am better I will eat all raw foods...
I watched the videos and they seem very interesting. I found this clip where he specifically gives instructions for those with IBD. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1GV8PNZxok&feature=related I am...
I just ordered some off the net so I will let you guys know how it goes....
I have read many good things about cabbage juice helping colitis. I have been juicing raw cabbage with carrots twice a day. I had a crazy thought... what about a cabbage juice enema?? Is there...
I have been trying a somewhat semi raw food diet. I did notice some improvements at first but currently seem to be in a little slump but its pretty early to tell. I have been trying to stay mostly...
Hey ya'll. My doc just put me on Imuran, what are your experiences with Imuran? Did it help?? I did a search but couldn't find much on it. Thanks....
Yes I tried it but it didn't work. The adds definately made it look like a miracle drink but it didn't do anything for me unfortunately....
I've had a rash for quite a while now, it sort of comes and goes... lately I have been noticing that soon after I eat, my rash gets itchy. Do you think this is a sign of food allergies? Thanks....
yuckygut, how long were you on Haldi before it helped you? I would like to give it a try but how long do you think I need to drink before I know whether it will work or not?...
Hi, I know there are lots of topics on aloe vera juice but the search function isn't working for me. I just bought aloe vera gel and was wondering how much should I take each day? Should I mix with...
Thanks guys, I guess I will just experiment and see how things go. My colitis isn't severe or anything. Certain raw vegetables tend to go right through me as well but maybe short term raw is bad but...
I have been on 3 different anti-depressants due to my depression. This was before I had colitis. None of them fixed my depression and I ended up addicted and went through hell trying to get off one...
Hi, I was wondering if anyone has had any success while being on a raw food diet? I want to make some big changes to my diet but am trying to figure out which way to go. I have read cases of raw...
I have been on 8 Salofalk pills a day plus a Salofalk enema and they have helped but I still need more improvement. Just today after my sigmoidoscopy my doc has now put me on steroid enemas... so...
I just started taking Metamucil and it has been really good for me. It has eased me urgency somewhat and firmed up my stools a bit as well after having D all the time....
Hi, I was wondering if anyone has tried a detox diet. I feel compelled to try one because I have never really had a healthy diet my whole life and I think my body is probably full of a lot of toxins....
I'm going for my first sigmoidoscopy on Friday... yikes you guys got me scared!!! I think I will ask about getting sedated!...
A couple weeks after I got off prednisone my colitis starting getting worse but didn't have any other effects. Going for a sigmoidoscopy soon to see where to take things from here....
Urgency is my main problem with colitis. It has given me a lot of anxiety about going out. I usually have anywhere from 30 seconds to a couple minutes to get to a washroom although lately things are...
I seem to be getting this really itchy rash spreading on my legs, arms, and stomach. Does anyone know of this to be a side effect of Salofalk? It didn't start to happen until after a couple months of...