I am looking for an open minded GI doctor in the Oklahoma City area. Anyone have a good one???? I don't want to getting prescriptions for prednisone and other conventional drugs because the side...
One more thing...your dad may need more than just 1-2 packets. He should be taking the maximum everyday until his symptoms are under control and then maybe he can back down a bit. If he is taking too...
Well, I'm not sure how long your dad tried the VSL#3, but should be noted that you should really give it at least a month before concluding that anything does not work or is making your symptoms...
Well, actually I just added the slippery elm after I read about it. I was already improving on the probiotic VSL3. I was just hoping for this so called remission everyone talks about. Thanks for...
I think you should write to Dr. OZ. I like him because he seems to considers natural remedies rather than prescriptions given by GI doctors that only control your symtoms and never really heal. Plus,...
I thank you for sharing your story. I could not imagine my baby going through what I've been through in the past 2 years. I agree that it is caused by a bacteria. I'm taking a high dose of probiotics...
Well, I don't like to take prescribed medicines mainly because I don't handle them well, and I'm not really into changing my diet much either. I eat relatively healthy anyway, but I enjoy having...
I'm glad I got some other opinions on it. From what I've read so far I do see certain aspects of it that would help, but I don't think I could follow it completely. I am not sure I'd want to do this...
I recommend VSL3. I do not enjoy paying for this costly probiotic either, but it works. The alternative is not living life! You will need to give it a couple of weeks at 8 capsules a day about an...
Has anyone ever tried the diet the Dr. Klein suggest in his book Self Healing Colitis & Crohn's? I just purchased the book and am thinking about trying it, but wanted to check out some other...
I was really having trouble with my UC until recently I started taking 8 VSL3 caps a day. I am starting to improve quite a bit and that is all i'm taking. I only have about 1-2 BMs a day as opposed...
Try slippery elm...it helps to heal ulcers and inflammation....
Yes, in my car. I just keep plastic sacks in my car (like Walmart) When I feel urgency, I just pull over and go use the sacks to go to the bathroom in. I always keep baby wipes too in my car too....
You are the only one who can truly know what meds are best for you. I can't take Asacol and won't. My GI doesn't have to deal with the side effects...I do. If you don't feel that it helps, don't take...
Zucchini, Thanks for your input. I am going to a chiropractor too. Turned out the the part of my spine that was out of place and inflammed also controls my intestinal tract. Interesting. I am going...
I do think that anxiety plays a role in your symptoms. I have noticed that when I'm at home, I don't feel the urgency like I do when I realize that there is not a bathroom nearby....
I was diagnosed during my pregnancy and my husband and I have been discussing the possiblity of having another baby, but I am nervous to be flared again for the duration of it and there after. I have...
My suggestion...get off the Asacol and antibiotics. The antibiotics are only stealing what good bacteria you have. Try probiotics and give them a couple weeks to see if your symptoms improve. VSL3 is...
Thanks sakiv46 I'm taking the VSL3 caps 8 a day since i'm having trouble right now. Are the packets better? I'm not impressed with my GI either by the way....
Can anyone give me an example diet or know of a website that lists actual foods to eat that would help in controlling my symptoms rather than just saying avoid gluten, wheat, etc...??...
Thank you to all who posted. I appreciate the advice and getting to know what others are using to help deal with UC. It is difficult because I have tried to cut out many food items thinking it was...
I was diagonosed with UC about 2 years ago when I was 4 months pregnant and have been sick off and on ever since. My body is extremely sensitive to medication so I am unable to use Prednisone,...