My dosage for Flagyl was 500mg every 8 hours for 2 weeks. I don't notice a difference until I really start tasting metal though, then things start to clear up....
Stress was absolutely my initial trigger to UC, and it has been what has brought back my colitis every time with the exception of one bout of food poisoning!...
I would hold off on surgery as long as possible. It is a large and very important organ to have removed! I was ready to give in last year and go for it, but found something that has worked great... I...
I know that many people claim that antibiotics started their UC, but that makes complete sense if the problem is infact bacterial. Antibiotics non discriminantly kill both good and bad bacteria. It...
Udo's choice super 8 probiotics are the best that I have found. You will only find them refridgerated as they are active and live cultures. I have had no luck with the ones that can be found on the...
Ok, it has been nearly a year since I have been on this site. I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis 3 years ago. I went quickly back in to remission after treating it with Predisone and Canasa, and...
yogurt is one of the few foods that really doesn't set me off... but I make my own. I ferment it for 24 hours, so its lactose free. Also I had a bit of vanilla and honey to sweeten. Yogurt maker are...
prednisone was the worst med I have ever been on! Effects all parts of life, from how you look, to moods, self control, ect. First 2 flares that I had, it helped get it right back in remission when...
Horseback riding (I have 4 horses!), also love playing fetch with my dog. I watch a lot of movies while I am flaring... Used to love to play basketball, but haven't attempted since my diagnosis. Same...
I was heading into remission when I visisted an applied keinesologist (spelling??), basically they are a chiropractor with more training and try to integrate body systems more. I saw her twice with...
I know people don't understand it. I know that before this all hit, I sure wouldn't understand why, without food poisoning, you would need to be next to a bathroom all day! I explain to people that I...
Ok, I know this is really out there, but I found an article claiming that many of the auto immune diseases that a growing in population today are due to an overly clean society... too many...
Dr said that the problem is bleeding, and exersize elevates blood pressure, he thought I should wait through the flares before elevating blood pressure. Also, I am trying eliminating things, but...
Yes, I was breast fed, don't know how long, but I know i didn't eat solids till about a year after normal babies start eating. I was strictly milk and apple juice. Also, I was born extremely yellow,...
How about eating meat??? My boyfriend is convienced that this is because I eat meat! (he is, of course, an avid vegitarian) He seems to relate all health problems to a carniverous lifestyle... but...
I also had the flu days prior to the first sign of blood. Anyone else?...
If I can identify a problem, I can start to fix it. I don't want to be on medication for the rest of my life... it is just a band aid. I am very greatful to the insight my Dr has given me, but with...
I am determined to figure out my trigger! Please, will you guys let me know some habitual information that we might all share.... 1. what blood type do you have? (I am heading to the lab to find out...
No, I know cleaning out the system is a temp fix, but it is always the start of me getting better... it goes into remission for about 2 months. And believe me... I am eating!!! It is a quick 24 hours...
I was diagnosised with UC a year and a half ago. I have had several episodes since then, and the only thing that seems to start to cure me is laxatives and going on liquid only diet for a couple of...