This makes sense to me. A while back I started following a diet and taking supplements to repair leaky intestines ("leaky gut") and the UC improved quite noticeably....
Many of us knew that Chiron/Joe was in rough shape recently. We were pulling for him and hoping for the best possible outcome. It's terribly sad to hear that he has passed... such an intelligent and...
Madcat25, that's really great news!! Been silently rooting for you over here. Wishing you best of luck with the UC going forward!...
Bone broth has been a huge help for me. It has helped with my leaky gut, joint pain, and UC symptoms. I only started consuming bone broth because it's supposed to improve skin, hair, and nails. I...
I take Pea Protein powder (natural flavor) made by Now Sports. It contains only protein with no other ingredients -- no sugars, no flavors, no colors, etc. As you can imagine it tastes like dirt, but...
Before I finally figured out that I should avoid wheat/gluten this is one of the issues I had... constant thirst throughout the day. So if you're not gluten-free already, this is a possibility....
My gut can't handle much dairy so I use non-whey protein powders. One of my favorite sources is truenutrition.com. They have an option where you can create your own custom protein mix. You decide...
I did this test a few years. My doc thought I might have crohn's so he wanted to use the pill cam to check my small intestine. Inside the pill is a small camera that takes a pic every so often......
I was on Omeprazole (Prilosec) for a couple years before I came down with UC. My doctor instructed me to take 1 per day indefinitely. I suspect that the Prilosec may be related to me coming down with...
I figured I'd jump in here and add my 2 cents to this thread. I've been down this same path as you and suffered the consequences of the store-bought protein drinks as well. Also discovered that whey...
I'm also glad to see the fungal connection to ulcerative colitis getting some attention. I, too, have had success with anti-fungal supplements and diet....
Mike, your positive attitude is admirable. Keep it up! I'm pulling for you buddy!...
I've gotten mine at Costco before (at their pharmacy). If a particular pharmacy doesn't have it in stock they should be able to order it and get it in fairly quickly. For me VSL#3 works best out of...
Some restaurants put pancake batter in their omelets to make them extra fluffy....
The manufacturer's website was haldi4health.com, but it's down. I'm not sure if they've gone out of business or if they're having tech issues. Amazon appears to have some in stock for the time being....
I also avoid those rock-hard, ultra-compressed multivitamins such as Centrum, One-A-Day, etc. My body always feel terrible after taking those kind of vitamins. I currently take Nature's Way Prenatal...
urgency = need to run to the bathroom immediately...
I've experienced urgency when smoking a regular cigarette, but haven't when using an e-cig....
Well, let's see. I think it's gone a little something like this... 2009 Apr - Diagnosed with UC. My doc had me try several different brands of 5-ASA meds over the course of the next year with very...
Congrats on your recent success in finding something that works for you! I too have had some nice results with nicotine / e-cigs. Can you elaborate on the following? I think you're saying that you...
I've had some positive results with cigarettes. Smoked two "medium strength" cigs per day, one in the morning and one at night. Within a week it brought me from 4-6 soft, urgent BM's per day to 2...
I mainly avoid foods containing wheat, milk, or sugar/sweetners. Cooked white rice doesn't seem to be a problem for me. Not sure about the brown rice....
I've used both VSL#3 and OMX (AKA Dr Ohhira's). OMX is better than many, but VSL#3 is best....
I had a sigmoidoscopy a couple years back. Did the prep, donned the gown, and all. Doc scoped all the way up to where my transverse colon meets my descending colon. Took about 15 minutes, I suppose....
Where I live (Orange County, CA) sewage is recycled into tap water. As you can imagine, I have no interest in drinking anything from the tap. :nono: I only drink Aquafina which is created using a...
If you really want to be SCD compliant you should stay away from the whey products. As mentioned, you could go with an egg white protein powder, but you'll still want to be careful of ingredients....
q, I'm afraid that you've misread my post. I wrote that I follow the SCDiet 98% of the way, NOT that I'm healed 98% of the way. What I mean by that is that I do deviate from the diet guidelines...
For the first year or so after being diagnosed I thought that diet didn't affect my UC. Maybe I was in denial because I didn't want to give up my pizza, soda, sub sandwiches, and chili dogs. But then...
How about getting a dimmer switch and plugging your crock pot into it?...
I take a multi-vitamin by Nature's Way called "Alive!" Go read the reviews on Amazon. A lot of people mention feeling more energetic after taking it. I know it makes me feel a little peppier! Plus...
I took antibiotics and other prescription acne medication for years, but I refused to go the accutane route. Even back then (some 15 yrs ago) it was known to have some nasty side effects....
I've tried a few... Align Made my symtoms worse. Stuck with it for 2 months anyway because so many other people kept posting about their success, but eventually I had to give it up. Enzymatic Therapy...
You're right, there are a ton of probiotics out there and it's difficult to know which to buy. There's a store called Vitamin Shoppe just around the corner from me and I usually get mine there or...
Yes, smoking does help some people. Especially if they were diagnosed with UC after they stopped smoking. Sounds like you're probably one of those people....
I'm super lactose intolerant. I've stayed away from milk for several years before I came down with UC. However, with all the yogurt talk on here I recently decided to try some. I find that I can eat...
I purchased a bottle of this probiotic since it's such a good price and Costco usually has good quality products. However, I haven't tried it yet because I'm waiting until I run out of my current...
Too bad this forum's search function is so cumbersome. I've seen some really good posts over the last few months on how to gain weight....
I'm lactose intolerant with UC and I can't eat Activia yogurt. I've tried on several occassions and it gives me gas, bloating, and makes my UC symptoms way worse. I can, however, eat what I call...
My GI doctor's staff is certifiably the worst. They're like a gaggle of geese endlessly gossiping with each other while patients wait to be helped and phones ring unanswered. The first time I went...
I've been recently diagnosed with UC and found myself somewhat depressed at times. Not major depression, but just a little down compared to my pre-diagnosis state of mind. I decided to try Saint...
That Bolthouse Farms mocha cappucino protein drink does contain caffeine - 60mg per 8oz serving. Also contains dairy. Contains whey protein (certain types of whey protein will tax the digestive...