Thank you...
Hi, just wondering if anyone is familiar with crystalloid electrolytes? They are in a new supplement, and I can't find much info that I understand on the internet. They are supposed to make the other...
I've had a terrible week of bleeding all week, including yesterday evening I had a bad spell. I knew I had slacked off eating raw garlic, so I ate 2-3 cloves smashed up in an avocado with salt &...
I won't worry too much about it! :) On another note, wow to raw garlic..I added a clove to some smashed up avocado last night and added chili powder..huge difference! It seems like antibiotics are...
I can't believe I've never read about this before---Does anyone pay attention to food combinations to avoid for digestion? Like starches & proteins are horrible together for digestion, plus several...
Thanks for the input. I ordered California Naturals from Vitacost. I will try one in a day or two--I added fresh kale from the garden to my Vitamix this morning, and I'm not sure how it will affect...
Hi, I know I haven't posted in a long time..I ordered this and received it today, but I'm a little leery...I don't want it to be too potent or make things worse. It's a 400 mg capsule with...
I put it in the Vitamix every morning for my dad's macular degeneration (Australian study)--it seems to really help him. I order it on Amazon....
Sorry I haven't posted much lately, but I love Megafood brand..I feel like my body absorbs it and I've never had stomach trouble from it..I take the woman's multi & b-complex...
I haven't posted here in awhile, but I have had a few minor symptoms the last couple of weeks so I want to try gluten-free. I don't eat much gluten-foods anyway, so it shouldn't be a huge adjustment....
bananagirl, I was hoping to hear from you because I know you have mentioned good smoothies before on here! I have never seen a coconut like that! :/ The smoothie looks great though! I will have to...
Thanks I found out I can actually buy kefir in my small town, I will have to try it. I haven't tried any nuts in the vitamix yet. I guess you use the raw almonds, etc from the baking aisle? I hope...
I just wanted to check in also, hope everyone is doing well! I've been in remission since the camplyobacter nightmare in October/November. I just invested in a high-powered nutrition blender and I'm...
I know the spinach/sunflower seed thing is popular on here, and I came across this web site while I was just curious about spinach benefits in general...I've been eating a grocery store baby green...
I feel like it's off-topic at this point, but how about with the next inappropriate comment, reply with "I'm 115, how much do you weigh?"...
Whether you embrace it or not (and I do, I'm an annoying half-full girl), it's still obnoxious that people bluntly try to bring you down for it! I'm offended by people who think I'm self-conscious...
I have avoided one of my closest friends for the past few weeks after going through the camplyobacter infection due to her ranting about how I need to eat...I don't wish for anyone to get...
I believe you can get it caffeinated or decaf. Mine is decaf. I drank a cup tonight after being reminded of it with this post....
I still drink it occasionally and should drink it more since it's supposed to reduce stress, not sure about UC because I haven't had a real flare since January...the latest "flare" turned out to be...
I've been drinking cranberry juice for swelling, can't say for sure if it's helped or not. Elevating legs above the heart has helped....
I've had to take it recently, and I've been taking it right after a big meal..then I'll usually eat something a little sweet to get rid of the taste...
thanks I think it will be a good investment!...
Thanks, I am looking online at sink water filters. As far as the pitcher, I'm more concerned about not taking time to clean it properly every day. I used to do frozen water bottles, but got concerned...
Be careful with juice fasting, I saw on Dr. Oz yesterday that you lose muscle fast from it, with the most important muscle being your heart. Flax seed oil also---It has good reports on here, also...
a thermos or something from home might be the best option..boiling it's a lot of trouble lol..no ice here, just a mini fridge. I do have a kitchen with a sink, so I'm wondering if the sink...
I have been using a Brita pitcher at work, but after the camplyobacter experience, I'm a little more concerned about bacteria now. I love the filtered water from the ice maker at home, but I don't...
I understand your fear, the anxiety is worse than anything sometimes...I have had my share lately with the camplyobacter ordeal. I hope you receive good news and feel better soon! Hope you can find...
Good luck, I hope you find what you're looking for. I too am looking for the same in a GI right now. I visited one last week, but he offered no advice on diet or supplements...just ready to do a...
By the way, how do you cope with getting the c-scopes done so far away? I'm almost thinking hotel room the night before....
Yes, I'm calling an office tomorrow that has 10 GI's to see if I can get any info. It's a little over an hour away. The Camplyobacter just had me so desperate to get help quick because I couldn't...
Sick and desperate! and just now hearing friends' experiences...
Thank you Heather. I chose this new GI due to convenience and the urgency to get well...the diagnosis of the Camp. changes everything for me in my reasoning to get a c-scope. I definitely want one,...
I was just browsing vitamins online, and I noticed there are shakes made for needed calories and proteins. Might be worth checking into, but will have to be really careful on ingredients depending on...
thank you, I just want to get healthier and stronger..I have a huge bruise on my arm from last week's IV reminding me of how slow I am to heal now after taking steroids in the hospital and tapering a...
Yes, I have been able to control it well, although I know I need one. I think I have decided to postpone this one, because I don't want to put my body through dehydration again. They didn't schedule...
14 years ago...so what's another week, right? I wish I could call and talk to the GI. I haven't built trust in him like I have the new internal med doctor. I will see how I feel I guess...sorry to be...
I posted it on another thread, but after battling the most stubborn "flare" of my life, it ended up being Camplyobacter. I just got out of the hospital yesterday (dehydration, one-night stay), and I...
Yes, I was very surprised it wasn't C.diff since I've had such a hard time! Prayers appreciated!...
Camplyobacter...
SG, I know you will get there! I can tell from your posts that you are a fighter...
I'm ready to be healthy, symptom-free again with a body packed full of nutrients from good healthy food with tons of energy..able to exercise...get plenty of rest, reduce stress..with a good positive...
Yes, I still don't have the name of the bacteria, but I did just hear that he is prescribing the z pack. Thank you Joanna!...
I'm back in the hospital for fluids, but leaving today...after all of the stool tests, I finally tested positive for a certain bacteria...wish I had the name. Bad news is, it takes cipro (or similar)...
Thanks for the advice, I am taking flagyl and it seems to be helping. I did not get the amoxicyllin filled. I was hospitalized last week because my flares turn to vomiting and get me dehydrated...
Definitely starting the probiotics that I ordered (Swanson's Ultimate). I want to focus on some dietary changes including less sugar and will research SCD. I tried to be careful before this flare got...
Thanks to both of you--I did get an appointment today with the internal med. dr., and I think he will be more helpful to me than the GI, although I will still go see him and get the colonoscopy. The...
I went and had my first visit with a new GI (the first I have seen in years) since my nurse practitioner passed away last week, and I was not very impressed. I got better after being hospitalized...
Babeinthewoods, thanks I think the Flagyl might have helped me also. I'm glad the probiotics have helped...for some reason I have been scared of taking them so I've been eating a lot of yogurt...It's...
SGuardian, Thank you for your response, it is very helpful. I have had muscle aches/back pain from the hospital stay, and that combined with the extra anxiety (probably from steroid) have caused me...
SGuardian, I've been reading your threads on here about cipro, and I'm glad you have found a good doctor. Has resistant starch been the key to healing for you? I was recently hospitalized and they...