There are other foods that cross react to gluten, diary is one of them. There is more information in the articles in the links below. The first article is called the many faces of gluten the...
I have been hospitalized three times because I ate something with vinegar. I was not following a diet at the time. I believe someone else in this forum said that vinegar was a trigger food for them...
-BabeintheWoods I would not recommend taking thyroid medication if you do not have a thyroid condition. Actually, it might cause hyperthyroidism or an excess of thyroid hormone in your system which...
I believe most supplements irritate the colon. You should try vitamin (IV’s) or transdermal creams. Lee Silby http://www.leesilsby.com/crohn.php (it’s a compounding pharmacy) makes transdermal...
I don’t believe in supplements most irritate my UC. I have taken K2 in a pill it irritated my colon. I still have a full bottle. Same goes for chelated vitamins and minerals most irritate my colon. I...
Below is a link of someone’s child who was dx’ed with an extreme case of UC and who went into remission. http://www.ldn-for-crohns.com/PSC.html Some people take LDN and failed but if LDN is taken...
My hair started to fall out and thin as well. The Asacol and steroids were partly to blame. Then the other part was my thyroid problem. I have seen other people complain about their hair falling out...
When you go to your doctor’s appointment you should bring along your thyroid exam and make a list of all medications you are currently taking. Most important your blood exam’s that show you have...
I think your right, your thyroid antibodies do not show up because you are taking 6mp. Yes, I am taking thyroid hormones and I feel much better. And I am not taking anything for UC. If your symptoms...
I was in the same situation, I complained to my doctors and no one could give me an answer. I had tapered off of prednisone, and almost fainted at work. I left work for the day. I was headed home...
I avoid wheat and milk proteins because it is said that if one has a damaged bowel lining, (intestinal permeability) other autoimmune disorders may develop due to antigens (wheat & milk proteins)...
You should try Carlson’s D Drops they come in 2000 IU or 4000 IU. It should last the whole year, 365 drops. People with digestive problems could buy Liquid Emulsion Vitamin D by Life Extension 2000...
When I was on the SCD diet I went to a nutritionist who himself had IBD. He promoted the SCD diet. I told him I was always hungry on the diet, and that I don't like baking crackers and cookies not my...
Anybody ever try Pharmax HLC intensive? HLC stands for Human Lactic Commensals, in my opinion I find it to be the best probiotic out in the market. And for indigestion it worked wonders....
Most diets were created by people who do not have UC or Crohn’s, so what would they know? And sometimes you don’t know a certain food, or supplement is bothering you until weeks later. I personally...
Digest Gold is an enzyme. I tried all different types of enzymes and this one did not irritate my colon. If you are in a bad flare this enzyme could irritate you. Most important thing I learned was...
I used to sit around the thinker statue at Columbia U (I am not an alumni). I should of thought of that. "There is some comfort at the emptiness and calm of the deep blue sea, at times I could...
ItsAlwaysSomething, On the package for Transdermal LDN, it states apply 1/2 to 1 ML daily. 30 crm Naltrexone 4.5 MG/M. I was not taking the full dosage of the cream. So, they start you off with a...
After Dx of UC I remember I had over a year of remission with azulfidine. I ate pasta every single day. Then after the year and a couple of months I got so sick nothing helped not even steroids. I...
When I took transdermal LDN , I would pick it up at Park-Irmat Drugs they are located in New York City, they also do mail orders. Their phone number is 212-685-0500. They charged me $40 for one month...
Do not take any vitamins or supplements while you are flaring except for probiotics and an enzyme. i would take digest gold. But even the enzyme could irritate your colon if your intestine is too...
Allswell, I had my thyroid tested last year when my hair loss started, but I didn't do anything with gluten, can you explain that, will it change the results? No, if you have the antibodies it will...
There are other factors that determine your colon health besides thyroid meds that I did not post. First anyone who takes thyroid medication and does not have a thyroid disorder, antibodies or a bad...
I used to get a lot of lower back pain. It is because your colon is pressing against your spine. You probably ate something that your colon finds hard to expel or that irritated your colon. Do you...
Penngurl75, I did not know the definition of thyromegaly, it is a goiter. Most people with thyroiditis have a goiter. You most likely have thyroid antibodies, I am pretty sure. Your thyroid is...
When you juice anything remember to always use a strainer to remove the pulp especially with cabbage juice. The pulp could be very irritating. When I started drinking cabbage juice it would make me...
Actually, below is a link of a test that is more thorough than the current one in use by Doctors to detect gluten intolerance. I am not sure if it is covered by insurance....
My GI told me never take immodium instead use kaopectate. But there is another herb that will do the same job as immodium with out any side effects it's name is juanilama. Ten years ago I used to...
I tried vsl3, it did not work for me and it is expensive at least when I bought it a few years ago. You should try Pharmax HLC intensive. I personally think it is the best....
Penngurl75, 1. are u saying that you have celiacs or gluten intolerance?? Celiac is described as, when gluten is ingested the immune system cross-reacts with the small bowel-tissue, causing an...
I wanted to share what worked for me and I know it will work for many of you. I suffered from Ulcerative Colitis for 14 years, most of those 14 yrs I was steroid dependent and I was hospitalized 6...
I got colitis and hashimoto's, as a result of the hashimoto's I was given armour thyroid (desiccated thyroid), the armour thyroid makes me go to the bathroom more. When I find the optimal dosage will...
The best probiotics I used are HLC intensive capsules by Pharmax. HLC stands for Human Lactic Commensals according to the manufacture they use human derived strains. They are hard to get and...
There was a study done on how iron supplement exacerbates colitis (see link below). I personally cannot tolerate any iron supplements. But, I eat liver sometimes and juice spinach to get the extra...
The enzymes I use are Digest Gold by enzymedica. You can purchase it at the vitamin shoppe or GNC. After you make cabbage juice in a juice extractor remember to use a strainer so the fibers won’t...
I forgot to mention I own the same book Prescription for Nutritional Healing by James and Phyllis Balch, the book I own is old. Wheatgrass they say is good for UC because it contains butyrate. You...
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Hi Christine1946, I am sorry you are feeling bad. The cabbage juice does not taste bad by itself. If you accompany the cabbage juice with carrot juice it will make it better. I put spinach in mine...
I was told by my nutritionist to keep away from sorbitol, mannitol and xylitol. They are all sugar alcohol and cause gastrointestinal problems....
sudued, No problem, post back if you have results. -------- Got2Believe, I never tried red cabbage before only green. I have not read anything about the effects of red cabbage on IBD....
Cabbage juice is rich in glutamine. I used to take pharmaceutical grade glutamine and found it only irritated my intestine. The glutamine in cabbage juice is natural and should not cause a problem....
Try cabbage juice worked for me, make the cabbage juice in a juice extractor then strain the juice so the fibers won’t bother the colon. Also iron is so irritating for UC, if she keeps on taking the...
imagardner2, I have Jack Lalane Juicer but an older model it is a great juicer but it has too many pieces to wash. I was looking to buy another one I am considering Jack Lalane Juicer Pro or one made...
Hi Peety, I make the cabbage juice in a juice extractor then strain the juice so the fibers won’t bother my colon. If you make the juice that way it should not have an ill effect. If you drink the...
Hi imagardner2, I use a juicer for the cabbage juice, then put it through a strainer to remove the fiber. At one point in time I did make the cabbage juice in a blender, it does not have the same...
Hi Christine1946, I read some people like to boil the cabbage and drink the boiled juice. I apologize for not being clear, what I meant was cabbage juice extracted by a juicer....
Hello everyone, I would like to recommend certain remedies that have helped me a lot. And have kept me away from the hospital and steroids. I believe everything is worth trying at least once...