I am trying Gaia Slippery Elm Inner Bark liquid herbal extract. So far, I have not noticed anything - positive or negative. I just like that it's convenient to take....
I started with 50 mg and stayed at that dose for about 3 months - and it worked to clear things up. Then, I thought I'd get even more of a benefit (even though I was clear) if I bumped up to 100mg....
I've tried the oil cleansing method before - typically mixing olive oil and castor oil, but sometimes jojoba in there too. I liked it, but once the novelty wore off, I opted to switch to a more...
Good to know - thanks. Going to buy some this week. Fingers crossed that I can tolerate the taste....
Are you just mixing it with water and drinking it straight up or do you do something fancy with it?...
For anyone who has tried barley grass, how does that taste compare to wheat grass?...
I'm one of the vomiters. Tried the fresh juice once about 15 years ago and it came right back up. To boot, I couldn't get the taste out of my mouth for hours. Blech. That said, I'm intrigued by the...
Nope, every country does not follow the same rules. General policy in the US is that babies born to American parents are American citizens - regardless of where they are born. Whether or not that...
Love this forum. Just did a search for mesalamine and a metallic taste in the mouth and this thread popped up pointing to vitamin d as a possible culprit. Turns out, I've been taking quite a lot of...
Haven't tried Smecta, but it's available on Amazon. I plan on buying some and will report back once I've tried it....
ASAs (like Pentasa) added to my already bad hormonal acne. I've been on something called Spironolactone since May last year and it sorted out the hormonal issues such that my face has entirely...
Hmmm - perhaps having an allergic reaction to something used during sex or maybe it's something hormonal that comes on after a spike in some hormone of yours that tends to increase when having sex?...
When I'm flaring, I always have sleep issues. I can count on waking up at least 3 times during the night - very often sweating, but not always and also not always to use the toilet. When I'm in...
I take 5000 IU p/day D3 in a softgel type form. No problems (haven't noticed bennies either though). I've had my levels checked a year or so ago pre-vitamin D and they were normal. Tried a tablet...
Another lawyer here... I second Cita's recommendation of going in-house. That's where I'm at now. Plenty of work-life balance, generally nice colleagues and no crazy competitive undertones. If you...
luckybuttons...swass...HILARIOUS! surferchick... the powder is messy. wouldn't wear it on a work day - if it gets anywhere other than intended, it's a pain to clean...
Somedude, I heard the phrase in a song years ago and liked the idea behind it. Stuck with me since......
RH - interesting idea. I doubt I'd try it myself though - especially during a flare...just too much going on down there. Tried baby powder - the cornstarch, not talc, kind. Helps to an extent....
I highly recommend opting for benzoyl peroxide. It can be pretty drying, so use plenty of moisturizer, but it really works to get rid of acne when things like birth control pills or stuff only...
Thanks Canadagal and everyone else for your input. It's really remarkable how different UC can be for different members of this forum....
LOL you all are great! Feeling much better about it all...
Thanks for your input everyone. Canadagal - did the spinach/sunflower help quickly? As in, could you tell it was those things that made a significant difference? Yeah, I've tried psyllium (and even...
Happy dance! I'm not the only one. Thanks for sharing Red....
Ha - okay, so I'm being very serious with this question, but I do realize it's a bit gross. Thing is, my butt really starts to sweat when I have to poop and I'm in a flare. :confused: When I'm in...
I've been in a flare (degree has varied) for 12 months and haven't had a "normal" formed poo in that time. Instead, I've been passing multiple thin pieces that break off and pile up at the bottom of...
Interesting. I hadn't thought of that before. I think at the time I may have been using rectal meds, but I don't recall for sure. Will keep that in mind....
Who really knows with this stuff? It seems as though there's a fair amount of literature out there on the benefits of vit D and I'm convinced enough about it to give it a whirl. Started 5,000 IU per...
Thanks everyone. It is indeed hard not to worry, but I'm working on it. Did have a chat with GI and she mirrored what a lot of you said in that skipping is fairly common in UC and that biopsies and...
I'm in Europe - all of the GIs I've had do them. Didn't ever have it done in the US....
I had the same thing recently. Was in a not-so-bad flare prior to my scope and then had nothing but diarrhea for about 2 weeks afterward. Starting settling down at that point though. Posted here...
None for me. Nothing to do with UC, just not convinced it's the right way for me to go....
Yup, it's one of the ways I know I'm still flaring to some extent. When I'm in a full remission, I don't get those bowel noises....
Tried it and I got clay colored stool from it and stomach upset. No more aloe for me....
Thanks! I guess I'd call it a success for the time I was on it and even for a couple weeks after. I ate the best I've eaten in a really long time (quality of food - loads of veggies, very little...
Wow. Sorry you all have had it that rough with this eye inflammation. I've had uveitis - and some pretty tough episodes even - but it has ALWAYS gotten under control with prednisolone eye drops and...
I watched that documentary about a month ago and a couple others about how juicing/diet etc. can change your life/health. I got totally inspired, went out and bought a juicer and tried it. Had the...
I drink it a few times a week. Love it. Not sure what, if anything, it does for my UC - I'm often doing many things at once - but I've heard it's excellent for digestion and the GI tract....
Thanks for listing off the food choices - big help! Good luck with your healing...
My GIs (all of 'em) have always told me to take the full dose of pred in the mornings - first thing-ish (meaning, you don't have to wake up at a special time, but that the earlier (7-9) the better....
I tried aloe - pure, not even with citric acid as a preservative added - at 200ml split into two doses for a few days with no other modifications to my diet and I had some stomach upset and cramping...
Hi I'm Cured, I think it's great you found something that works for you and I'm glad you're sharing. In the end, it's up to the individual to decide what, if anything, to do with the information...
No kidding - very scary. Collective "whew" for you....
Good to 'hear' you're on the road to recovery. You can buy Metamucil via amazon.co.uk. It's a lot pricier than in the US (probably Canada too), but it's there as an option. There's Benefiber too...
Thanks fruitgirl. Good to know what I should be looking out for....
Is carageenan labeled as such on the label of whatever foods/drinks it's in?...
will carageenan be labeled exactly like that on products? so for example, rice milk ingredients would read: rice 7%, carageenan 1%, water 92% or? I have no idea how to spot the stuff...thx...
Hmmm - not sure. I don't actually take it on any kind of regular schedule, just when I feel like it - which is a couple of times a month. I usually drink it along with a banana. What are other...
Not entirely sure if this applies to your specific question as I don't know what water kefir is, but "regular" kefir in any amount causes me digestive upset. I get bloating and gas (and diarrhea if...
Glad you asked, I was wondering the same thing. Looking forward to see what folks come up with....
SS0000, what I use is called either psyllium husk or psyllium husk powder - same thing, depends on the brand. Technically though, husk/husk powder does not actually look like "powder." The husk/husk...