Hi All! It's been a while since I've posted because I was hopeful a clinical trial I just ended would work and I would have good news to share. Unfortunately, this Phase III Double Blind study with...
Didn't know that. If that IS true, how many of the packets should I be taking per day?...
Thanks, everyone, for your replies. Here are the details for the VSL #3DS: I had first received a supply of 20 packets for a whopping $90.00. I callled my insurance company (CareMark) and they said...
Hi All, Great story. I was seeing one doctor for my UC and asked him about VSL DS (which I discovered on this blog). He said basically, "Don't bother!" So I ditched him and made an appointment with...
Hi All! It's been quite a while since I've logged on. I've recently switched doctors and my UC has gone into remission for no apparent reason. My first doctor seemed to feel that Probiotics were...
Hi All! Well, this last month's been an uphill battle but I seem to finally be in remission with my UC - thanks largely to all of your great advice. I find, though, that in order to stay in...
I recently had a flare up of my UC and noticed a considerable amount of back pain as well. I had not even realized there might be a connection but evidently there is. I came to the forum and started...
What does the DS mean? Is the VSP#3 available without a prescription? I see lots of sights on the internet that proport to sell it?...
I was just getting ready to buy more probiotics. Where can I get the VSL#3? Also, are the packets better than the capsules?...
Quincy - Can you talk more about "rectal meds?" So far, my doctor just has me on Balsalacide, 3 capsules, 3Xday. Regarding laxatives - I was going through a bad flare up (watery, mucosy bowel...
Thanks, Stereo. How much water and can I steep the whole thing in a tea pot or do I have to boil it, as you suggest?...
Thanks. What's the VSL#3? I keep seeing references to it in the posts....
Hi all! Some of you had mentioned using a tea made with Licorice Root, Marshmallow Root and Slippery Elm for UC flare ups. Does anyone know what proportions should be used? I just found a health food...
Hey: Stereofidelic89: You mentioned licorice root, Marshmallow root, and slippery elm. I just found a health food store that sells the stuff and bought about 2 oz. each. How do you make your tea?...
DeepBlueSea: What is "digest gold?"...
Well, duh! I'm a teacher and I used to 'manage' (read: 'mentor') 93 teachers at two elementary schools. I think I managed them a lot better than I'm managing my UC. Nice to be with all of you. You...
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One more thing - what's the deal about cabbage juice? Can this be helpful with UC? Won't it promote lots of gas? Thanks....
Wow, guys! Thanks again. Lots of "food" for thought, eh?...
It's amazing that as the symptoms of my recent flare up subside, so does my back pain. I had no idea that there could be a connection between the two. ItsAlwaysSomething: I agree with you that I have...
Wow! So much useful information. Thank you to all of you. I had no idea there were so many sufferers of this horrible condition! Stereofidelic89: You had mentioned: "Amazing Herbs: Slippery Elm,...
I've seen a lot of info on the internet regarding use of a Anti-Inflammatory Diet as a treatment for UC. Does anyone know anything about this? I've tried going dairy free and gluten free for three...
Thanks. I think this is a strong possibility. Any suggestions about what I can do about it?...
Newbie here. I was diagnosed with UC about a year ago and it's been controlled by balsalacide and A "low residue diet" which I hate. I've been slacking off on the diet lately and am recently in the...
THANKS EVERYONE FOR ALL YOUR ASSISTANCE AND ADVICE. I WAS WONDERING IFANYONE HAS HEARD OF DR. FUHRMAN'S EAT TO LIVE BOOK AND DIET. HE MAINTAINS THAT HE CAN HEAL COLITIS WITH A MODIFICATION OF HIS...
You poor thing! To be so young and to have to deal with UC. I'm at the other end of things (so to speak). I just had my 30 year college reunion. OMG, I'm59 and feel so old! I was a flower child of...
The issue with the Balsalzide is that it puts a great strain on the kidneys. And besides, I don't like to be on any medication if I can help it. I'm worried also about long term effects of any...
One last thing, I forgot to mention what had happened with the oral thrush I had been experiencing. As some of you had surmised, it was caused by excess sugar (I had been sucking on Werther's...
Thanks, everybody for your comments. Here's a recent update now that I have more information about my condition. First of all, my ulcerative colitis involves the cecum and the distal colon. I have...
Thank you both for your kind replies. To answer your questions: Yes, because of my sysmtoms, I had a colonoscopy. The doctor said that my colon and part of my lower intestine was affected. You are...
When my father turned 59 y/o, he was diagnosed with UC. I watched him suffer for 10 years and then, ultimately, he underwent a colorectomy and has had a "bag" ever since. I turned 59 this month and,...
When my father turned 58 y/o, he was diagnosed with UC. I watched him suffer for 10 years and then, ultimately, he underwent a colorectomy and has had a "bag" ever since. I turned 59 this month and,...