I have been in remission (or at least it feels that way- 1 to 2 bm a day, no blood, mucus, ect.) for about 6 years after changing my diet (limited processed foods, trying a somewhat modified Paleo at...
I haven't noticed any changes in my symptoms after going on birth control....
Hello everyone, I just saw my GI for the first time in awhile last week. I had a scope done in August that showed only one small patch of mild inflammation on the right side of my colon. At the...
Hello, I went through with my second colonoscopy today. I was nervous about getting it done because I have been in remission for years without any medication and was really unsure if I should do it...
I thought orange was ok? Just not red or purple, right?...
Yes, I'm doing the Miralax/Gatorade prep. I'm thinking about trying to use coconut water instead of Gatorade. I think the reason they recommend Gatorade is so that you don't get dehydrated, but...
Hey everyone, I'm having a colonoscopy on Tuesday and had a question about the type of Gatorade that is acceptable. There are clear ones but then there are ones that are a bit more opaque (there is a...
Thanks for the reply! I am definitely upping my probiotics right now and I'm also planning on drinking some Aloe Vera during the prep (it's clear) and afterward to soothe my intestines....
Hey everyone, I don't post here often. I've been in remission since getting diagnosed in 2006, mostly just using diet and some supplements. I'm getting a "check up" colonoscopy on Tuesday and I'm...
Thanks for all the responses everyone! I figured there would be a mixture of feelings on the subject. I am 31 years old and have had the disease for about 7 years as far as I can tell, without a...
Hello, I used to frequent this board about 7 years ago, when I first got diagnosed with UC. I tried drugs, but they never helped me and made my symptoms worse. I went to a Herbalogist after my...
I take the NOW brand propolis. I take 2 500 mg pills/ twice a day (so four pills a day). Two at lunch and two at night. I'm not sure if there is a "right" way to take it, but I have noticed that if I...
I've never heard of charting fertility signs- what is it?? Like I said, we're in the very very early stages of planning (not really going to start trying for at least a year- but I'm a planner!)...
Yes, I suppose that's true for most of them. I guess any other suggestions that I could look into would be appreciated! Thanks!...
Hello, I haven't been on here in awhile, but I know that you are all so knowledgeable and could possibly help me out! I was diagnosed with UC in 2005 and tried Asacol and Pentasa. Both made my...