http://www.snopes.com/food/prepare/produce.asp In short, a five-digit code beginning with 8 signifies a genetically modified (GM) product, a five-digit code beginning with 9 identifies an...
I take 4gm/day. I do not know if it is delayed release or not. I am taking it for last 1.5yrs on the same dosage. I used to have frequent headaches when I was on Asacol. But with Sulfasalazine...
Responded in your other thread - http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=38&m=2598129&g=2602194#m2602194 ...
Deltaforce, Sorry for the delay in responding. Entocort/Budosonide dosage for me started with 9mg (3*3mg), and I have been asked to taper it. Depending on how we feel while tapering, we can do few...
I use Mesalamine/Budesonide enema. It is helping me. I also use Entocort capsules too. I do not notice the systemic effects with these as with Prednisone. Also, with respect to the capsules, I feel...
SMfromCA: Congrats on your successful diet regime, and thanks for sharing it with us. Do you mean brown rice? - Ray Of Hope...
Wonderful posts, every one – Very motivational, as OP intended. -Ray Of Hope....
When I started VSL#3 DS, I was on 1 packet for day. At that time, I received a box of 20 packets for 20 days too. And the package said that I can refill after 20 days, and not 30 days as with all...
My psoriasis started around 4 years before UC diagnosis. I am currently on Taclonex, but it helps just a little. I may start on Humira in few days - Need to see how it goes with UC and Psoriasis. -...
Johns Hopkins has this option to do FT during Colonoscopy. After this, they recommend doing at home as an enema. You can check with Sharon Dudley-Brown on this. Below is her information. [i]Sharon...
freddyj/Andrina, To avoid sugar I tried the organic version - http://www.sunbutter.com/products-organic.php , but I did not like its taste. So I am back to regular sun butter with sugar. So, organic...
Good for you. I am sure a hobby would help most of us....
Thanks everyone for your responses - they are helpful. From what I understand from your responses - For me to know if I have IBS or not, first I need to control my UC, and then if I still have...
How does one know if he/she has IBS in addition to UC? -Ray of Hope...
Sherry, I do have this pain once in a while from last two years. I think this pain would have started when my UC went from left sided to Pan-colitis. I did not co-relate it to solid BMs, but I will...
I am currently taking Entocort. My dosage started with 9mg, and then tapered down to 3mg. After speaking to my GI, I increased it back to 9mg to avoid biologics. It was pan colitis when I started...
VSL#3 DS seems to help me too. In addition to what Gary mentioned, you can try starting out small like half or quarter packet a day, and increase it slowly depending on how you feel....
Stereofidelic89, Thank you for taking time to explain. I sure can take few things from your post and try to put in action. Thanks again....
stereofidelic89, If you don’t mind me asking, could you please let me know how you managed to remove negative thoughts? This may be one of problems for me along with anxiety and stress. If you have...
Sherry, Good Luck and all the best....
Good Luck. May God bless you with speedy recovery and wonderful UC free life....
SS0000: I follow Sheldon’s protocol for Vitamin E enema. I squeeze out 100% Natural Vitamin E (Tocopherol) into a cup, add around two tsp. distilled water. Suck up with smallest ear bulb syringe...
Kazbern, I would go with Conquer UC's suggestion. Hope you feel better soon....
InSoFla: Thanks for your post and wishes. And Sorry for the delay in responding. I was surprised too. And this is one of the reason that he became my "ex GI" :-) I do maintain a journal when I try...
Talking about the coconut water: I like the Real Coconut water the best. I get it in nearby grocery store. It is 100% coconut water and not from concentrate. Next best coconut water that I like is...
My GI at John Hopkins referred me, if I remember correctly, to Kaye's Pharmacy (http://www.kayesepicpharmacy.com) for my Mesalamine/Entocort enemas. But when Kaye's Pharmacy did not accept my...
My experience with UC: Symptoms started in 2004 with traces of blood, and then increased frequency of BMs and diarrhea. DXed with left sided UC in 2005. GI prescribed Asacol, informed me that it is...
Thanks Michelejc, notsosicklygirl, and stereofidelic89 for the warm welcome....
Yes, Banana helped me too. I used to have it first thing in the morning for most years after DXed with UC. Currently, I make smoothie out of Banana, Yogurt, Flax Seeds, and Chia Seeds (Flax and Chia...
Brief History: Symptoms started in 2004; DXed with left sided UC in 2005 and PanColitis in 2011. Medication: Asacol - until 2011; Colazal - for few months in 2011; Prednisone - now and then from...
My first post here - Wanted to start with the Thanks! Been reading this forum from past few weeks and learned a lot. My Heartfelt Thanks to the Founder, Admins, Moderators, and Members of this...