Emma, I haven't posted in awhile, but I have been persistently lurking and reading lately. I have been fighting a flare for over a year now and have been taking hydrocortisone enemas for longer than...
Hello Everyone, Its been awhile since I posted last on this topic, but I was actively involved at the beginning of this thread. I too tried this experiement and although I had high hopes it would...
LD...One thing you want to keep in mind when choosing a donor is whether they have enough beneficial bacteria. For example, not choosing someone on a lot of antibiotics or maybe not even a child. My...
LD...I am in the midst of completing the fecal transplant and I am not a UCer that had issues with the Big D. Most of my stool, unless I was extremely sick, was solid. I just always had a lot of...
Jesse, Please correct me if I am wrong, but do you get your probiotics from yogurt alone? You are correct when you say probiotics only offer a few different strains, but yogurt isnt the only way you...
Rio....My donor is my husband. I was able to get our doc to order the appropriate labs to test his stool and blood prior to attempting this. Some people dont even test the stool if they trust their...
[b]3 Treatment Update : I hope everyone doesnt mind I am posting frequent updates on my experience with this treatment method. I know it has always been helpful to me to read about everyone else's...
2 Day Update: Well I have to report that so far so good. I have completed two days of a five day trial. I have had one bowel movement a day that has been solid with no site of blood or mucous, which...
I thought I would post today since I took the plunge last night and attempted the fecal transplant. It definitely was not the most pleasant thing to do, but for those of you that have been deathly...
I'm so glad to hear that other people are trying the fecal transplant. I have been doing a lot of reading about it lately and I too will be attempting it here soon. I even went to the extent of...
I have bought both of her books, as well as alot of her recommended supplements..The "Listen to your Gut" book definitely helped me understand this disease alot better and some things to help improve...
I am pretty confident that the frequent use of antibiotics I took for approximately 2 years for UTIs made me extremely vulnerable for this horrible disease. Although I feel that antibiotics were the...
Alot of GIs do not believe in "natural" medicine. The one thing you need to remember that it is your health and you need to do what you think is best for your body. If you dont try something, how are...
Princesa....looks like we are on the same page =)...
One thing that is very important to remember is that Probiotics is not FDA approved, so without regulations, there are alot of products out there that do not contain the bacteria that is stated on...
Originally from Columbus, Ohio, but now live in Phoenix Az (6 years now!!) Barbl...what part of side of town in Phoenix do you live?...
I have had approx 4 scopes in the 2.5 years with this disease. During the prep, all I ever crave is greasy foods (pizza, burger etc). Like many, I am really doped up afterwards, so my goto food is a...
I started noticing mucus in my stools in October of 2005, but did not actually have alarming symptoms until late Feb 06. I ended up being diagnosed in early March 06. Shortly after my initial flare...
I currently see a naturopathic doc and he has me taking DHEA in cream form. I have been on it since about June. I havent necessarily felt anything different since taking it and my levels have only...
Peety.... To answer your question in regards to thrush, I used wild oregano oil ( which is a natural anti-fungal) and swished it in my mouth mixed with water. It is spicy/hot so mixing it with water...
My email address is [email protected] . Send me an email and I will respond with attachments....
Soundlady..... Go to the post titled "bland diet" which was posted a few days ago. I posted some info on there in regards to a diet given to me by a naturopathic doc. It really helped and I ended up...
Lantana.... Sorry, I forgot to answer your question about lunch meat b/c I got so long winded in my last post. Anyways...All cold cuts are discouraged as well as beef, pork, sausage, frankfurters,...
Toriblue and Lantana..... In response to your request for more information. First, please do not feel I am an expert when it comes to this, but the directions I followed came straight from my...
Tammy..... I am a UC sufferer and a constant reader of posts on this site, but I rarely respond or post my own thoughts. I felt a need to respond to your plea for help in regards to your "bland"...
I am currently 118 lbs and have been on 150 mg of Imuran for approx 3 months. Weight is definitely a factor, but most importantly how you metabolize it. It wouldnt hurt to attempt the increase if it...
Hey Expecting226- You live in Cleveland? Are you by chance being followed by docs at the Clinic. I am originally from Ohio, columbus...but currently live in AZ. I received a second opinon from a doc...
To answer your question about a nauturalopathic/homeopathic doc....Their practice/focus is on natural remedies. We all know that our disease is a mixture of environment and genetics and each...
I completely understand how you are feeling. I too have been bleeding for approx 8 months with all the other annoying symptoms of a flare. I got married about a month ago, so I understand your...
I have the same experience that everyone is speaking of. I relate to you sara....Within minutes of opening my eyes I have to get out of bed. It's wierd b/c I dont even have to move around, its just...
I am a firm believer that the prednisone is the culprit for most people. I do realize that with this disease and the meds we take, we are definitely prone to loose hair. I was diagnosed in Feb 06 and...
Tam Tam....I guess everyone is different and every doctor's advice is different. I personally have never felt that the 5 ASA drugs have been beneficial to me and have been told that they dont work...
I have actually wondered the relation between UC and pancrea*** myself. Shortly after experiencing my first symptoms with UC (not yet diagnosed), I had my first attack, but was never hospitalized b/c...