VSL #3 Ginger Turmeric Mushroom complex Fermented glutamine Flax/chia seeds Fish oil Vitamin D3 -I try to follow an anti-inflammatory diet...
My brother was diagnosed with RA when he was 13, Chrons at 16. I was diagnosed with UC at 30. There is a rumor that my maternal grandfather had some bowel issues. I don't think he was ever diagnosed...
@Guardian9, thanks for the name correction. Sorry about that....
I purchased this book a couple of weeks ago. It is an interesting read. Missing Microbes Author: Martin J. Blaster, MD...
My doctor recommends milk thistle for long term medication use. Along with the milk thistle, I also drink a lot of water and use a sauna as much as possible....
Hi, I find it disturbing on how many people I have in my life or have recently met that have IBD. My brother has Chrons , my cousin's husband has UC , my friend's husband has UC, my dental hygienist...
My brother was dx with RA when he was 13 years old. He told me that he can remember the doctor telling him that it was very likely that he would develop IBD by the time he was 20. Unfortunately, he...
Hi, I know green banana flour is a little more difficult to find, however I recently found a new company out of Park city, Utah who specializes in banana flour. I recently received the flour. It...
Green bananas are good for your colon. I add them to my smoothies in the morning....
I usually go twice in the morning. Once when I first get up then right after my morning tea. I found that my squatty potty actually makes me feel that I am eliminating as much as possible....
I take turmeric along with ginger everyday just for general health per my primary care physician....
I Still use a pulsed electromagnetic field therapy mat. Going off of the belief that we are energy, maybe, by using the mat I will be able to raise my cell vibrations so they are on the same...
continued. Sorry I cut my post short. I think it is worth a shot. Cindy...
hi everyone, After doing some extensive research i came across the benefits of adding ginger and turmeric to our diets. turmeric: I assume a few of us have already added this to our diets. turmeric...
Thanks Peety!...
Hi old mike, I was told a few years back about the benefits of olive oil. I was told that you should have 2teaspoons a day. But of course, I didn't follow through. I just started a couple of days...
Thanks for that!...
Hi, that's good news that it has some benefit. I was reading the book Spontaneous Healing by Andrew Weil, MD and he suggested the Milk Thistle for anyone taking medication long term. I followed up...
Hi, for those of us taking medication that may effect the liver, Milk Thistle may provide some benefit. Of course check with your MD if this supplement would appropriate....
Hi kazburn, you are right, I keep telling myself that I have been dealing with this for ten years already. My issue is that I didn't have all the facts then about UC. I had the initial flare then two...
Hi Peety, I can understand that train of thought. I am not in denial, but I would prefer not to discuss this with anyone besides my husband and this forum. May I ask, have you had any issues with...
Hi madcat25, lol. My doctor hit me with everything...his approach seems to be quite different. Current meds: 2 anti biotics(will be done in one week), prednisone 40 mg ( tapering in two weeks),...
Hi notsosicklygirl, thanks for the help regarding posting! I'm such a dork! I guess I'm just worried about long term effects of heavy medication. Fortunately,(as of yet) I have never suffered any...
Hi everyone, I'm on a role, a lot of questions. Sorry! Once you achieve remission and when and if you experience another flare, does that inflammation start from the bottom(rectum) and possibly...
thank you everyone for your valuable input. Cindy...
Good morning pathogenkiller, I cant help but think if I would of taken better care of my self physically and especially emotionally i may have had a better outcome. Possibly been able to keep my...
hi garylouisville, Thank you again for responding to my post. You are absoultly right about things being worse. It reminded me two weeks ago when i went for my first remi infussion located at the...
Hi again, I am a 40 year old female recently dx with pancolitis. Physically, I am doing fairly well, however, emotionally I am barely keeping it together. I currently going through the "what if's". I...
Hi stereofidelic89, I was more than willing to start from the bottom then move up on the tx scale as needed. This has been so difficult since I don't like taking meds of any sort any ways! I am...
Hi, seriously! I spent nearly an hour with him discussing my care. I am really nervous. Apparently my colon looks a lot worse than I feel. I think thats what makes this so difficult. Thank you for...
Hello everyone, I am new to this forum and greatly appreciate it. There is not one support group here in N.D. I was originally dx with proctitis ten years ago. Was given mesalamine for a treatment....