I was born in India and grew up with raw milk for years without any problems. Millions of people drink it every day and I am sure udder infection is a legitimate argument but it could also be related...
I have been taking Tanalbit(you can google it) and L-glutamine. It seems to do the work in keeping me in check. I also take primadophilus reuteri made by natures way, although not religious about it....
I was just searching the web and was wondering if anyone has tried this: http://multiconditions.mitamins.com/Skin-Hair-Nail/Chronic-Eczema-Ulcerative-Colitis.html Thanks...
During the spring season, I usually get very itchy and dry skin. My allergist thinks I have eczema. I was wondering if there is any connection between my eczema and UC, because I recently had a flare...
This has been brought up before. You may wish to search for previous posts. I drink coconut water all the time. Calories seem to be less than a can of soda. In India, coconut water is used to treat...
From what I remember, I think the potential side effects of Ramicade are much worse than those of Imuran. That's not to say Imuran doesn't have severe side-effects either. I would try Imuran before...
This is one of the best descriptive explanation I have read about Candida. Thank you for taking the time to write it and for your explanation. Olive Leaf Extract is another good anti-fungal...
If it was me, I would also cut out bread, alcohol, white flour, dairy, etc. until you are in better control and then slowly introduce them to see which makes you worse. Just a suggestion.....
I think all of our bodies and diseases are different and what might work for one might not work for everyone. However, I agree with Kim. She had helped me with my anti-fungal diet and it drastically...
From what I have read, peppermint and chamomile are good for inflammation. I usually buy mine at Trader Joe's. I would be careful about some of the "fancy" teas with different spices and such. I have...
For those bleeding frequently, I would suggest Rowasa(same medication as Asacol) but rectally. I find that it does help me reduce and speed up the elimination of bleeding. Frankly, I was surprised...
Good point about hemorrhoids. Not having any other symptoms at the moment. Not in pain or anything like that. Thanks....
According to my doctor, no. But wanted to check with others to see if running could trigger bleeding. I don't have any other symptoms. I was free of bleeding for over six months. It could be...
coincidentally, I got into my remission by following anti-fungal diet. basically, only vegetables, eggs, coconut water, olive leaf extracts, pita wraps, quinos(sp?) for grain. One thing I ate a lot...
newucpat, They fax the results to whomever you want. May be it's supposed to be faxed to a doctor's office. I just put in my own fax number and put my doctor's name for the primary care physician's...
I had 3 next to "Yeasts", 1 next to Yeasts (diving/pathology), 1 Undiested tissue, 2 Bacteria (normal bacilli), 1 Pollen Freakzilla, they don't tell you anything because you need to $100/hour(It...
Thanks, PF. I wonder if he is giving the same results to everyone. :) Luckily, I have been symptoms free for past three-four months, even before the lab test. I am going to give Tanalbit a try,...
Has anyone tried tanalbit for yeast overgrowth? I had some parasite testing done at Dr. Amin's lab in AZ. The results were that I didn't have any parasites but heavy yeast overgrowth. He suggested to...
hi miracles..I hope the treatment continues to work for you. that's great....
I would suggest doing some minor excercise or whatever you can do. Walking also works for me in that regard....
Since you are new, I would recommend doing more search on this site for connection between diet and UC.(while everything else is wonderful, search is not the best on this site) Some of the terms to...
I would also recommend Rowasa. I believe it is same meds as Asacol. They really seemed to put an end to my flare-up. As with this disease, it could have been combination of many things.....
hi Kristyn, I also goto Mass General. I see Dr. Bruce Sands. If you want more info about him, feel free to email me offline. nh_single_male on yahoo....
I take them at the same time as well. Haven't noticed any issues....
Thanks for sharing. Great article!...
I also have noticed similar about having more BMs at home, as opposed to being at work, etc. So that makes sense to me. I think my initial flare occurred due to a massive allergic reaction while...
I think the stress of not telling may also be contributing your flares. I would suggest to tell and you may be surprised that some of your friends may already by familiar with UC through their family...
Best of luck....
I have similar issues about going multiple times in the morning only. Usually 3-4. Based on my GI's assistant advice, I tried Immodium the night before and it didn't help. Let us know if it works for...
I think you are going to get many different answers. I used to take Ensure during flares also. however, I don't anymore. It has too much sugar, which seems to cause me problem. Anti-fungal diet has...
I have found coconut water to be very helpful. I drink it everyday. I used to get fresh coconuts from Asian/Indian grocery stores. However, now you can order them on Amazon. Just do search for...
When I started to take Rowasa, I asked others for advice and few others had mentioned to me about getting all the air out of the bottle beforehand. Sometimes it doesn't come out so gently, I really...
Best of luck, Bob. Take care....
Good for you. That's great news....
If you do end up trying it, let us know of your results. Thanks....
I agree with few others who have suggested pred for short term(not that I like pred, either) to get things under control and then imuran for the long term. If you haven't already, I would also...
This is good info. thanks....
Did the GI do a flex sig or (sp?) to see what is going on in there or where the blood/mucus coming from?...
Thank you, all. I am picking up the meds today and will give this a try....
This is great. Thanks for the links, all....
Red, it would be really beneficial for you stick with anti-fungal diet at the same time. My die-off occurred roughly after one month. My die-off lasted one day, however I was knocked out for that day...
I had flex sig done yesterday and there is minor inflammation in my rectum. So the GI is suggesting to do Rowasa for six weeks. I have never done an enema before. Is it something that I can do by...
My GI mentioned that a study showed that it works best when taken at night, although he said I could take it anytime during the day. I take mine at night.....
I had a better luck with olive leaf extract..so I would suggest you try that first. I am also thinking that c.acid lead to my last minor flare up. But that could be because I just took way too much....
Thanks, PV. We are from Gujarat, so will be visiting there. Also thinking of going to Kerala, Mumbai in the south. And perhaps Goa, if time allows. May also do Agra, Delhi, etc. Just a touristy type...
Great. Thanks, all. I think this will be my first trip out of the country since UC....
I am thinking of going to India for a four weeks vacation. Any advice on what to eat/avoid would be appreciated. I plan on drinking bottled water(although that's not always purified either) and...
Red, I wish you luck. I do think that for SOME people there is connection between fungus and UC. I felt great when I started my anti-fungus regiment. And my GI had given up and wanted me to switch to...
I think the medical description paper that comes with Asacol mentions that it is normal to see some tablets not dissolved....
Good for you!...