Thanks everyone....
Talk about our disease being so different for everyone eh? My experience with VSL has been awesome. However, in the summer when I was on Pentasa, Asacol and then Salofalk...my symptoms were crazy. I...
Hello, I have not been on here for awhile as I was doing really well. However, for the past couple of days have some kind of growth at the top of the crevace of my ass...lol. I still will never be...
Thanks Fruitgirl, That's one thing I've been wondering for a long time. Before I was diagnosed I would rarely bleed, so I was surprised when I was diagnosed with Pancolitis. Pancolitis, from what...
Rio, Did you bleed though? I have not had that issue in a long time but I still get diahhrea on and off and there seems no rhyme or reason to it. I eat a very healthy diet that does not include any...
Hello, Ever since I started smoking again the bleeding absolutely stopped. I am not crazy about smoking again but it seems to have put a complete halt to that aspect of U.C. I am hoping that it's my...
If you can Zumba, then you must be feeling really good. I can't Zumba yet but hoping to feel good enough to soon...ha ha. Congratulations on feeling so good....
That's what I call JUSTICE...you have dealt with enough. Enjoy....
Happy to say, no shot in the ass pain today....lol...
Thanks guys. I hope everyone has a great weekend....
Hi BBC, I looked into it after reading your post. Sounds like that is a possibility. It's not that bad at all now that I know other people occasionally deal with it. I just thought it was something...
Hi, Thanks for all the responses. Fruitgirl, I don't have the urgency that I did awhile back. But I still feel like it is more urgent in the morning when I get up in the morning then I'm fine for the...
A perfect description PB4....like a shot in the ass...I figured it wasn't anything major but it was happening frequently for a 10 minute period earlier today , and then it went away...I wish I...
That's great news. I remember when I was your age and how important my physique was to me. So it's good that you are doing something and seeing a difference. I'm glad you are doing well. As you can...
Hello, Other than the occasional pain which I had posted earlier, I've been feeling pretty good for over a month now. I have been off of prednisone for a couple of weeks too so I'm wondering if this...
Hello, I am a Grade 8 teacher and had to leave work today kind of abruptly.( luckily, the special needs teacher was able to cover for me until a supply teacher comes in. For months I would once in a...
Thanks for the responses and for the record, I didn't like Lesnar either but I do feel sorry for him and wish him well. UFC is not really my thing but if anyone wants to talk HOCKEY ? : ) Go Habs Go...
The news says that he has a "serious bacterial infection in his intestine" and that he may never be able to fight again. He's the UFC champion so that would be a big loss for them. More importantly,...
Hey, So sorry to hear about your baby. I hope you are able to get through this and try to stay calm. I would be enraged myself but hopefully you are able to control it. I'm sure you will do the right...
You've got a good heart man. Enjoy your remission and hopefully it stays forever. But don't feel guilty, nobody deserves to suffer from this disease. Enjoy your weekend bud....
Hey Judy, I know you may think I'm a pain sometimes but I do appreciate that you volunteered your free time to be a moderator. I view it as the same as doing charity and I really respect people who...
Hello, Has anyone noticed that right after they got off of prednisone that they had a breakout of pimples? I noticed I had more pimples while on it , thought that they would leave once I was off of...
Vodka, white cranberry is good too....lol. Basically, vodka has given me no problems but don't mix it with anything carbonated....
PB4, I think everything you said was dead on. Here's my theory. How can it be said that diet and stress play a role in causing flare ups yet so many people think that they can eat whatever they...
I'm with the Pirate on this one, plus there are side effects to the pill and an increased chance of aggravating your symptoms. Ultimately, it's your decision and I hope you really take the time to...
It may sound boring but it will give you the buzz with much less risk of aggravating symptoms than other forms of alcohol....vodka/water...
I"m gonna second what PB4 has to say. Exercise is an incredibly effective stress reliever and has a domino effect in terms of making you feel good. If your U.C. is severe , then maybe an exercise...
Thanks PB4. the terminology is free run. I only used free range because that is how it was originally termed in this thread. My naturopath had recommended it and so I thought it was the way to go. It...
Jratt I'm sorry to hear that man. Have you ever considered trying VSL #3? I've heard good things about it but I've only been on it for almost a month. It seems to be helping. I know what you mean...
I have read several articles that link the consumption of red meat with an increase in the likelihood of getting colon cancer. Unfortunately, we are in a higher risk group for colon cancer so red...
Hi, Interesting that you mention Candida as I read an article about it tonight. It basically said that prednisone and antibiotics can result in our bodies producing too much Candida which is what...
Hey,My naturopath recommended free range chicken so yes what you are saying makes complete sense. As for milk, she recommended staying away from dairy. It sucks but I think the alternative, which is...
Hello, I guess I should explain what my workout regimen is like. As I had said earlier, I"m around 170 pounds down from 180. To many with U.C , this may not seem like much of a drop, but I have been...
I'm not an expert by any means, just going by what my naturopath recommended. Not to say that gluten free diet is the cure, but it definitely helps. I don't think there is one thing that will put you...
Hello, So I've been off of prednisone for a week after being on it for over 3 months. Thankfully, I'm only going to the bathroom 1 to 2 times a day with solidly formed stool and can't remember the...
I wish my job was to be paid for my posts on Healingwell.com. Just give me a couple of bucks for each post from now on and I could save some serious cash. Just a thought....
I understand where you're coming from. I like to think I'm in remission too but sometimes have days where the gurgles come back and my stomach is very sensitive. I feel like the more I think about it...
Hi, Almond butter on gluten free bagels is pretty good and it is anti-inflammatory. Also, unpasterized honey on bagels is good too. It ain't cookies but it isn't bad at all....lol....
Hi, I had a terrible reaction to mesalamine meds as well. I tried three different kinds over a 3 month period and had horrible diahhrea to the point where I couldn't leave my house. I went to see a...
Elephant Pipe, I don't want to argue but we clearly have very different views. Rio, thanks for the response and I'm glad that you believe that food definitely has an impact on colitis. I believe that...
Unfortunately, some of the people have read my general comments and have taken them personally. I really think that I have been misunderstood here. I think it's wise to just end this discussion. I...
Fruitgirl, inflammatory foods will help heal the bowel as they are the opposite of foods that promote inflammation of the bowel. A study would be impossible as it would be unrealistic because people...
I said I was annoyed by the survey thing. Didn't say I've been treated badly here. Was complaining about some people(PB4 in one of their posts) being told that they couldn't voice their opinion about...
Fruitgirl, there should be no conflict. Facts are facts, certain foods will contribute to inflammation while others are anti-inflammatory. My real issue was with the fact that people were being told...
Smog comparison is not a good one. Because if you could avoid the smog, then as an asthmatic, you would probably be wise to do so. So basically you are saying, if something doesn't bother you , then...
I didn't mention any names. Why are some people getting defensive? What is wrong with stating a fact....some foods are inflammatory foods and some foods are anti-inflammatory. Stick with the...
There is nothing wrong with saying that certain words are bad for our condition. The statement does not start an argument. The negative response does. Please, stop treating people in here like...
I think it's about time that someone stands up a bit in here. If I'm thrown out over my comments...my email is **16. Do not post offline personal contact information (ie. your home address, phone...
Wow I put the "S" word and it changed it to crap right away...amazing this site..lol...
My Naturopath said that boost/ensure are not good for people with IBD....contrary to what some people think, your diet does have a large part in your likelihood to get out of a flare or stay in...