Thanks for the replies. I meant to say I would be using the oils on the skin only. I did a search and found various essential oils listed as having potential benefits for UC e.g. ginger, peppermint,...
Hi, just wondered if anyone has used essential oils as part of their UC regime, and have you seen any improvements or had any success with them? Thanks...
Thanks soynomore. I'm guessing the foam is similar to the liquid enema than - probably not as much liquid, but still liquid in the first BM nonetheless. The rest of the day is generally not too bad -...
The flare started with mucus and urgency. I took suppositories which helped the urgency. Mucus and some light blood continued along with some aches/cramps along the sigmoid. That's when I changed to...
I'm basically dealing with proctitis at the top of the rectum next to the sigmoid (mucus, ache below belly button during BM), which is why I asked my doc for the foam. I felt it might have a better...
Hi, I just wondered if anyone has used Asacol Foam enema? It says Asacol 1g foam enema on the cannister. I'm able to hold it in overnight - so at least 8 hours. But my first BM in the morning is...
Something just occurred to me about the different extremes of flare-ups: Flare-up at end of 2012 began when I caught a cold - I felt very ill with symptoms that effected me all over e.g. fever,...
I hadn't thought about this until a few days ago. I've lost a lot of weight after a flare of 3 months but have started improving. I noticed recently that the BMs seem long and solid which I...
I've switched from Asacol to Ipocol a couple of times now noticed an improvement in a few days each time. As someone pointed out, different manufacturer's tablets react differently although my Doc...
What side is the pain on? Colitis is more likely to cause pain on the left side...
Yes diet can effect your symptoms but you need to find what diet is good for you - no one on a forum can tell you. A good rule for life is "eat REAL food", unfortunately, it doesn't mean it works...
About 15 pages of a book...
Hi, Meds aren't always the answer - try looking at diet as well. All UCers are different but for me: gravy, peas, eggs, pepper, baked beans and all carbonated drinks cause gas / bloating and all...
Good to see a diet has worked quickly for you Bananagirl. Sherry - you are absolutely right about sticking to one diet. It's so easy to get into a confusing mess with food elimination and symptoms....
Hi, It's a general question really. I'm aware of the differences with diets etc. between different UC sufferers and that some won't see any changes at all.. The feedback seems to be that changes can...
Hi, Just wondering how long it takes to see any changes with diet modifications? I read that mesalazine takes approx 3 weeks to start working properly. I'm wondering if this is the case for foods as...
When you look into different ideas and opinions on cancer treatment it can give a different perspective. There are plenty of people that believe there are completely natural cures for cancer - one of...
I think urgency and nerves are seperate although nerves can definitely bring on urgency or at least the thought of it. I say nerves are a seperate issue because the feelings of urgency can occur when...
Lots of suggestions for revenge and threatening action on here. How about actually talking to the people before going to the landlord, lawyer, police etc? Polite, open communication at a neutral time...
Someone started a thread yesterday about meds making their symptoms worse. Later in the thread someone posted a quote from a Wikipedia article for Mesalamine and one of the "uncommon" (as opposed to...
I tell you what MaxMilian, if that's the miracle cure - I'm in!...
It's difficult not to jump to conclusions with UC, I often put a change down to what I've eaten but I guess the reality is it could just be coincidence. It's difficult to work out how long it takes...
I think it's entirely possible that meds can make some UC sufferers worse. Equally, it could be a worse flare-up due to many other factors. I've just read another thread on this forum where someone...
I had something similar with my flare up in 2011, but it was fairly mild. My diary seems to show that when I started lowering my Asacol the symptoms improved - but my theory is the UC was...
Hi, Good to hear something has worked for you. As you are aware, there are so many aspects to UC that a one-stop cure for all isn't possible. However, it's always interesting to hear different...
My meds are 6 x 400mg Asacol per day. The feverish feelings come on mid to late evening - flu type symptoms such as: aches, feeling cold, sweating etc. They disappear sometimes when I wake or...
Thanks for the replies. Yes I am in a flare up at the moment. If the reason for the flare up is because my body is fighting the inflammation, I'm still not sure why the fever comes and goes each...
I've started developing a fever around 9pm everynight which disappears by noon the next day. I'm wondering what aspect of UC causes fever symptoms? I can't see the connection especially as it comes...
Thanks for all the help - never fails to impress me how much good advice is out there e.g. I had not even noticed that there are prEbiotics, which unlike probiotics, appear to be set up for reaching...
Check your meds and diet. Do less excercise at the height of a flare, your body is trying to fight a disease so resting is a better idea. I've stopped all exercise for the time being, just taking it...
There are so many different probiotic microorganisms. I wondered if anyone knows if there's a list of the ones that are most likely to help colitis? Wikipedia mentions Bifidobacterium infantis,...
I would do more research on any studies making claims about food and drink. Generally, there are always opposing views and as ever with UC, diet is personal to each sufferer. The one thing I'd say is...
Just read the 10 simple steps - a good outlook for life in general I'd say. BTW: ignore the negativity in the forum. I've occasionally seen the same thing. I make a mental note of the name, then I...
Welcome to the pain in the ass club! ;) You'll find loads of help and different ideas on diets, meds and how to improve symptoms etc. I'd advise researching anything that takes your interest because...
I am happy to hear a different point of view without being offended by it. I can research it and make my own mind up. RG said something that is true for many people in this online world we live in...
Urgency is one of the main symptoms of UC - you're 'lucky' to have a 5 to 10 min window when the urgency sets in. I'm lucky to get 10 secs!!...
I don't think pills or natural remedies will clear this up because it is a natural reaction. Someone mentioned breathing techniques - look into it. Most people will find their colon starts working...
Gina - when you eat the junk food it sounds like you're getting some symptoms from your UC. If you want to get clear into remission you will need to eliminate the foods that are causing the symptoms....
you gave the colon a workout - with UC that often means blood afterwards....
I would advise anyone who starts to see improvements to keep meds and diets exactly the same until everything is consistant for a couple of weeks. I made the mistake of introducing extra changes when...
I like to annoy my UC by watching Man V Food...
Fevers are normal for UC. Mine seem to appear late in the evening (one came on last night) and I generally sleep them off (this morning the fever has gone). There doesn't appear to be a set pattern...
Have a good break, you deserve it...
to me, life is a choice - we choose to live it or we choose to ignore it until it's too late. One of my favourite sayings: 'Angels fly because they take themselves lightly'...
whenever I click on a thread a seperate window for a competition opens. I have to close the window before I can read the thread. This started happening about 2 days ago. I'm wondering if my PC has a...
A lot of people refer to 'stomach' pain when they mean different parts of the digestive system. I guess it's just habit so that others, especially non UC sufferers, get a clearer idea of where the...
Pain and discomfort along the colon is very common with UC. The location of the sensations depends on the location of your UC. When you get the sensations depends on your gastrocolic reflex which is...
I'm really hacked off with my colon today! I was supposed to be going out to meet friends I only see once a year and have been looking forward to it for months. Over the past few weeks my UC has been...
You are absolutely right, which is why I have arranged to go back to my Doctor on Thursday and ask for another prescription. This time I'll be going to the pharmacist that gave me the Ipocol. Weird...
Thanks for the replies. Just been researching the tablets plus I managed to find the packet of the pills I was taking before my colitis got worse so I think I might have some answers: Ipocol MR 400mg...