I know for a fact that antibiotics triggered my UC....
I've found VSL3 to be a very powerful probiotic, and in my case irritated my UC. Sometimes probiotics can produce too much lactic acid through fermentation and irritate the gut. But in most people...
That's interesting because I had a blocked sinus every since I was diagnosed with UC....
Slippery Elm is very soothing to the gut. There's also the others mentioned. I found MSM to be a good anti-inflammatory but it can sometimes cause diarrhea at high doses so need to start at a low...
Thats great news!...
Very common for patients with ulcerative colitis to be suffering from depression. I've suffered it myself....
The only probiotic I can think of which is available on the NHS is VSL3 but usually only prescribed for pouchitis patients. You can check with your gastroenterologist....
Good Luck!...
I'm not sure if I've taken picco sax but I've taken citramag in the UK, and it clears you up really good. I think it started working for me within an hour of taking it. It can give you some burning...
I have had a big problem with UC and anxiety in the past. I would suffer from generalised anxiety/social anxiety and even ocd type symptoms. It seems pretty common that people with gut problems...
I had this test done a few years back, I think mine showed high sodium and low potassium which the lady nutritionist said was an indicator of a lot of stress going in the body. I certainly was under...
I've been put on Inderal myself for anxiety symptoms. I think it works by reduces the amount of norepinephrine in the body which has been linked to anxiety. It didnt' personally seem to help me but...
I always found when taking mesalazine enemas and prednisolone enemas that it was best to be as empty as possible if I was flared up. Psyllium might help with that because it bulks up your stool and...
SCD can be great for some UC sufferers but you have to start slow because some people can find things like nut flour and fruits irritating. I personally also had some trouble with probiotics in large...
It's happened to me quite a few times, what can you do when your bowels are too inflamed....
Psyllium can help with softening stools. Some people find it harsh but I've had some benefit with it in the past. I would even mix the psyllium with probiotics and it would soften things up even...
It's a very brave decision going for the colectomy. I don't think IBS would be something which would prevent you having an ileostomy, but best to discuss with your gastro. Maybe the illeostomy would...
I've had some success with Psyllium in the past for ulcerative colitis. It's best to get Psyllium without any additional ingredients. Also best to start slow!...