I quit smoking in 2007, 5 months later developed UC. I had my colon removed last year in August and just recently got Jpouch. I was taking budesonide which I think masked arthritis symptons. 3 days...
Has anybody ever tried Anatabloc? I am looking for some feedback. I started about 3 days ago for joint pain. Fred Couples the golfer is taking it now and said it works. It supposedly helps...
I have an ileostomy/rectum and I am awaiting step two to create the pouch. My GI said that after they take the rectum out, my aches should go away. Just visited an RA and he said the same, except...
I have been diagnosed with Iritis which is inflamation in the front of the eye as my opthamologist explained to me. This is how it has been but could change. I still have my rectum with UC symtons...
I switched to a one piece after I got tired of my bag falling off for no reason. I have been bowling and playing golf with no problems. I would never have that confidence with a two piece, at least...
Hello All In February I will be having step 2 of 3 for the jpouch procedure. I had my colon removed due to UC and low grade dysplacia. Part of the dysplacia is in the rectum area. Going to ask my...
Thanks Ironmum, good info. I will take it slow at first. Pretty hard for me though, I get pretty competitive. Thanks Steve...
What about golf. Anybody play golf? How long after surgery did you play. Its been about 2 months post surgery for me, and not sure what to expect. I am fearfull of not really enjoying a round of golf...
Bluegrass, I too like the coloplast one piece but the wafer is oval and I have a deep scar down my middle from surgery that prevents me from wearing it. Just wondering does anybody wear their...
Hey Dan I wear the coloplast sensura two piece. The wafer stays on pretty good, but the bag has fallen off at least three times and they were from differenct lots. It may be my fault but not sure....
Does anybody have a good recommendation for a one piece. I have been using the two piece but the bag keeps falling off becuase my pants tend to rub against it. I have tried the coloplast one piece...
Thanks Summer. Speaking of a mess in bed, I had a blow out this morning. Miserable. Just curious is a one piece wafer supposed to last as long as two piece wafer. I ran out of two piece's and I am...
I change mine while standing. Kind of new at this and had a few mishaps along the way. Question, how long does a waiver usually last in a two piece system? I have been stretching the days out on mine...
Hey Guys LDN or Antibiotic Treatment? I would do both. I don't think either treatment conflicts with each other. I did the antibiotic treatment and got three really good weeks from it. Not sure what...
Sorry for my previous post in bold, I did not realize it was in bold type. Thanks...
I am not sure why more people do not try this therapy. The two weeks was really not that bad as compared to the symptoms I was suffering before the therapy. I got 3 really good weeks after and I am...
Wow that is super nice of you guys. I really appreciate the thought. I am really releived that the decison to have surgery was made for me. Although, I am a little apprehensive of not having a job...
I believe I still have the option for jpouch, even though the dysplasia is in the rectum area. I have seen one surgeon who has done the most jpouches in Houston, but he does it open. I will be seeing...
Hey CK and everybody, well some interesting things have happened. The results from my last colonoscopy a couple of weeks ago revealed low grade dysplasia, so I will be have my colon removed soon. I...
If I were you, I would just wait until the big project is over. I did not have a real problem but it may affect you differently. Everybody is different. Good luck....
Thoreau- I don't believe you would have a problem with work. Having said that I am not sure what type of work you do. I do office work so a bathroom was available. I actually had less urgency as I...
Mudua I am so glad to hear that you are doing well. It really feels good eh. CGK- I did the combo, you should get better when you stop the antibiotics. Hang in there....
Thanks Sue...
Hello All I am looking for a good surgeon in the Houston area that can perform jpouch surgery. I would prefer a surgeon that has plenty of experience. Just recently in my last colonoscopy, my...
Hi InSoFla I have not improved much. Having said that, I just had a colonsoscopy which kind of screwed my flora up. I believe the LDN was helping a little before the colonoscopy. Thanks for asking....
Tomorrow, I will be having a colonoscopy and I will be swallowing a pill camera to see what my small intestines look like. I have been diagnosed as UC but want to see what the camera shows and might...
Try Acadamy in the camping section. I saw a couple there. I just cary a bucket. lol...
Good stuff Dr. G...
Thanks Cupcakespnkgal...
Could someone direct me to the link on how to do this at home. I am very interested in this procedure. I am also condidering Dr. G procedure. Thanks Steve...
I pretty much eat baked/grilled chicken or baked/grilled fish every day. I will have a banana, oatmeal, rice, green beans, potatoe salad, pastachio nuts, quacomole and thats about it....
InSoFl==I supposed that I am a little better. There is less blood. But I am not close to remission. I will give it some more time and see what happens. Thanks for asking....
InSoFa I am doing a little bit better, but its to early to tell. Still suffering symptons. I think it is helping a little. I am on day four so far. So I guess its wait and see. But thanks for asking....
Hey therearemiracles--unfortunately the combo antibiotics did not work long term. I got three good weeks after and started to flare again. So not sure what happened. I would say there is something to...
Where do you get the selenium and bicarbonate soda?...
Hi Therearemiracles I am sorry the therapy did not work for you. You are not alone. I got three good weeks out of it where I was 90% normal. I am not sure what happend. I was really stressed when I...
I got the oral with 4.5Mg and the filler is acidophillis. Just got it today but going to have a drink tonight so will not start until tomorrow probably. Thanks for asking InSoFla....
Does anybody know how fast it will start working? I don't have much time. May go the surgery route very soon....
I should be receiving my LDN in the mail next week. Will see what happens. Nothing has worked so far....
Therearemicles---You should feel even better after the therapy. Each person reacts differently I suppose. I am starting to have UC symptoms again. However I am better than before the therapy. Still...
InSoFla--I have emailed my doctor but have not heard anything from him yet. He said that he would right a prescription and to find compound pharmacy but I have not heard back from him. Will see....
Hey guy's just curious, when you say urgency--do you mean go to the bathroom or urgency to smoke. I used to smoke but don't want to get hooked again. thanks...
Crazybug. I have iritis right now. They will probably give you prednisolone eye drops which should help immediately....
Hey Therearemiracles The antibiotics get better each day. You should be taking a probiotic also. The antibiotics are in affect wiping out the bacteria--bad and good. I am doing ok. Hopefully things...
Does anybody now of compounding pharmacy in Texas. My doctor is licenses in Texas only....
Hey Notsosick---There is study that shows good results for LDN. Go to the link below. My doctor will be prescribing Monday. Good luck http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/225995.php...
I am doing ok. Not exactly normal but better than I was before the therapy by far. Good luck and let us know how it goes....
Hey Therearemiracles* I am not sure which antibiotics that you will be taking but the ones that i took where amoxicillin 1500 mg/d, tetracycline 1500 mg/d, and metronidazole 750 mg/d. I took three...
Hey Therearemiracles I am not sure how I am doing on my UC symptoms. For the past three weeks after the therapy I have been doing pretty good, then yesterday I had blood and other things. But today,...
Would anxiety pills help in relieving stress, if so does anybody have a recommendation. I think just recently stress put me into a minor flare. Job layoffs coming soon....