Thanks Q ! I'm not quite sure what that equates to your dosage to what I'm taking. So would you maybe recommend I up my dosage?...
I'm currently in a mild flare. I'll elaborate as to how mild.. generally go only about twice a day with a miniscule amount of blood and I guess a bit of D or else not well formed stools. My question...
For me it's the winter, December/January that sometimes gets to me.....
Gary, I'm currently in remission, but as you can see from my signature, I had a mild flare in early May. So it's only been about three months of remission right now. I will take medication during...
LOL same here I never heard of TMC from my GI. I learn a lot more on here and through research than through my GI as well as my general practitioner. I think it's safe to say it's definitely a bad...
Good luck, Sherry!...
I believe my answer to the loud stomach growling was probiotics. I took (I can't remember the brand) acidophilus which was a rather low count, it didn't do anything for me.. so I started...
When I'm not in a flare, I only use a pinch of it in my soy sauce.. doesn't bother me...
I believe it was predominantly genetics that caused my UC; both my mother and grandmother have it. However, I also take into consideration some other possible contributing factors. For instance,...
Best things to relieve stress: yoga, meditation, working out (even a brisk walk can help), a relaxing bath....
I was breastfed as well. @ pb4 that's neat that your mom's from Hungary... my whole family is from there. Also, my mom and grandmother both have UC too....
Actually for me, as well as for my mother and grandmother, it is just the opposite. We tend to flare during the winter when there is less sun exposure....
Great documentary! I'd definitely give it ago, but personally I can't afford to lose any weight. I would definitely consider adding it to my diet though :) Good Juicing!...
I try and eat 5 fruits/veggies a day, but sometimes when I run low on produce I'll only eat about 3 servings. I personally haven't noticed bloating from eating raw fruits. Veggies, I'll generally...
mindoverbutter, I'm so happy for you!!! That is such wonderful news! keep up the success as well as the romance! ;)...
oh gosh that was a huge problem for me too. I remember sitting in psych class, we were sitting in a circle, and my stomach too was "singing" as cbjonice put it. Everyone was looking at me :(...
Sorry to hear about all that you've been through! But that's great news about your colon! :) Hopefully the biopsies come back with no problem as well. Take care....
haha yes! pooping in private is a big one!...
Oh my goodness! How horrific; I'm sorry that happened to you. I truly hope that was a one time event! Feel better and take it easy!...
"You can read this forum talking about blood, mucus and D while eating lunch." haha hateuc soo true!...
you know you have UC when.. you're searching for your new classrooms, you're simultaneously searching for all the closest restrooms. no one's stomach growling can even come close to yours...
Same here! That was one of the main reason I joined this forum, hoping I could find some healthy alternatives rather than daily medication. Thanks for sharing, imagardener2! :)...
When in remission, I've had no problems with adding a little bit of sugar to my diet here and there. However, it's always best to avoid it as it does cause inflammation....
Yoga and meditation are both great ways to relieve stress. Also, going on walks. :)...
I was curious about the same thing.. and one website offered this info... (this is only for lactobacillus) so far this is all I've found....
Old Mike, yes that's true you never know what might work; it's a never ending trial and error battle. Interesting diet; I never thought to add germinated foods to my diet. I've increased my probiotic...
Old Mike, thank you for sharing these insightful links, as well as others. You seem pretty knowledgeable about UC. Seeing as you don't display a signature, what might I ask is your diet?...
oh dear! well hopefully the dr will be able to clear things up for you shortly! It'll be good news if its not UC, but rather something that can be treated. Good luck to you....
That's exciting! I sure hope you're more fortunate than me (regarding flare ups) I'm still trying to get through school. Anyway, hope you get into remission by the time school starts and stay there!...
Sorry to hear about that boy! That's awful news :( I got mine around the same age 16/17. I wasn't diagnosed right at that age. I actually had no idea what was going on, until about a yr later....
codfish, sorry to hear about the recent diagnosis :( but this site does offer wonderful support... seeing as we're all in the same boat and all. On the bright side, I'm glad you're heading towards...
Thanks guys! I'm getting pretty excited now to try it :) No bloating/cramping is exactly what I'm looking for!...
Quincy, Ooops yeah, I saw both on the internet.. what I meant was the ultimate flora critical colon. I ordered it earlier today. Codfish, how long have you been taking them for?...
I've really had my heart set on trying vsl 3 for some time now, but I don't currently have health insurance. So the next best thing looks to me like ultra flora (80 billion count). Anyone feel relief...
Good luck, pluton!...
Bananagirl, I had my first drink today, and I was worried about the same thing. I wondered if I would get gas/cramp from it, but I didn't. I feel perfectly fine, and just as pmedic said, juicers...
Thanks! They sound wonderful. Curious though... how much juice can you actually get out of the parsley and spinach leaves? I just tried red cabbage with 2 carrots. It was semi sweet, but I didn't...
No, I haven't tried the juice in an enema; I am however, just about to try juicing red cabbage. I also bought carrots and apples.. not quite sure which combination to go with yet, but hopefully one...
Thank you for the responses. Deltaforce, No, I'm not obese on the contrary actually, I weigh less than I should; I'm 5'5 and weigh 103lbs. I do exercise, usually about once a week. I'll either go on...
I'm a college student, and I know just how rough it can be! I hope this isn't too discouraging, but for me I missed a lot of classes during my flares. I'm currently talking online courses, but still...
Okay so I've been having the occasional chest pain for years now; I'd say ever since I was diagnosed. Sometimes it'll be quite frequent like almost daily while other times it'll be maybe a week or...
Thanks InSoFla & Conquer UC for the input!...
Thank you all for the feed back! I'm in remission though. For those of you who are for it, would you guys still recommend it while in remission? Because it sounds to me like it's more for flares...
From what I understand, slippery elm provides a coating for the colon and increases mucous secretion. Do you guys use slippery elm while in remission or only during flares? What are your thoughts on...
I drink coffee only when in remission. I notice that I can always go to the restroom shortly after my cup, but for the rest of the day I have no IBS symptoms. Teas, don't bother me at all....
That is wonderful news!! I do wonder what happens though when you're completely off of it.. as you were saying. I haven't heard any feed back on that yet. Definitely keep us posted! And again...
I researched this today actually, and I quote from Wikipedia, "The procedure can be carried out via enema, through the colonoscope, or through a nasogastric or nasoduodenal tube." So according to...
I'm with you tiesto81! I'm still pretty hopeful about eating right and exorcising. I'm in remission, and would very much like to keep it that way! I read the other posts in this thread, and while it...
Stephen, keep your head up! Flares are hard on all of us. And I understand about it being embarrassing to talk about, but I'm in a relationship too engaged, actually. I tell him everything. I think...
InSoFla, your list is greatly appreciated!! thank you! In fact, I just shared part of your list with my mother she has UC too. She's in a flare so I told her to try the L-glutamine powder you...