Hello, I am wondering if anyone has any experience trying this homeopathic remedy for ulcerative colitis- podophyllum peltatum? I saw it at my local health food store and was considering giving it a...
I recently found out my beloved VSL#3 formulation was changed and the original creator sued the company for his patent then broke off and used his original VSL#3 formula and branded it as Visbiome. I...
So sorry for this TMI post but I’ve done google search and couldn’t find anything. I have UC mainly in the sigmoid colon. Is this a common thing with UC- passing gas and having a yellowish liquid...
Thank you MarkWithIBD and Beave for your input! I’m trying to avoid corn so that’s good to know it’s now containing corn. All this uc stuff gets so expensive (don’t get me started on my Asacol cost)...
I’ve been taking vsl3 since 2011, my GI doctor recommended that I take it. It’s helped me with remission initially, but along the way I’ve still had flares while on it. Has anyone gotten...
Yes, I was on generic Zoloft for 3 weeks then started bleeding, was then diagnosed with UC. I always suspected it was the Zoloft....
I know this is an old post, but my UC began after taking a combination of antibiotics and generic Zoloft. It seemed to me like it directly caused it for me!...
Hello, I realize that pysillium husk fiber is “illegal” on SCD but I’m wondering if anyone who follows SCD takes it with good results? Thank you in advance!...
Hello, I have a question for everyone: please share your experiences with Asacol HD generic option, does it work? any issues? My insurance deductible is so high for name brand but sometimes I have...
Hello! My GI doctors have never told me to avoid any foods, except to "eat healthy ". I've just been instructed to avoid NSAIDs and antibiotics...but for me what I've found when I've had a really bad...
Mine are: sausage, hot dogs, hard alcohol (vodka), pepperoni, spicy hot foods. I generally avoid all of these except occasionally will have a sausage....
I'm sorry if this was covered before but I'd been doing well until over the past few weeks things started to change and instead of ignoring these signs I reached out to my doctor and found I'm on the...
It is interesting how coffee aggregates UC. I'm wondering if it's something other than the caffeine because when I'm flaring I can still drink tea and soda. But like you I love coffee...just one more...
Thanks for your replies! John, do you have success with the generic mesalamine? have you been on Asacol in the past? I am wondering if it is as good as name brand mesalamine? (I had a bad experience...
When I called this morning to re order my meds I was shocked that the price I'd have to pay is $3000 (THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS??!!!) for a 3 month supply. I have been on Asacol HD since 2011 with good...
That sounds really bad- the anemia and the fractures. Thank goodness you have things back on track. I'm amazed that it's been a year of eating only foods you've made. I wish there were more gluten...
Thank you CyclingLady for the great tip on the blood tests! That is very interesting your presenting symptom was anemia. Did you or have you experienced any gastrointestinal problems because of...
Hello Everyone, I normally post in UC forum but for the past few months my symptoms have not followed my classic UC flare type. Is it possible to have celiac and be able to eat a very small amount of...
I'm curious to know of anyone else doing a home transplant and to hear their stories. As well as procedure. I tried an at home vitamin e enema which resulted in increased cramping and am Leary about...
Thanks so much to everyone who has posted. All of your responses are so helpful. It's been a struggle to sort through which is which and to then treat. Quincy- thanks for the tip on the Metamucil,...
Thanks Quincy! I take a generic Metamucil drink nightly that I started a few years ago which helped reduce the frequency. But now, it's all haywire. I appreciate everyone's response....
Thanks John, it looks like I'll probably be signing myself up for a new colonoscopy....
Hello Quincy, Thanks for your response. I am now doing my nightly Rowasa and have been using some old hydrocortisone suppositories left over from a while ago daily. I am curious why you think it...
I have also posted in the UC forum. I am hoping to find others with similar experiences and hear your thoughts. I have been miserable with my symptoms of frequency and cramping, but haven't really...
Background: I was diagnosed with UC in 2011 and meds are: Asacol HD, Rowasa, Canasa, and VSL3. My flares were diagnosed with colonoscopy biopsies. My symptoms: frequency, urgency, blood, mucous. My...
Thank you so much everyone! I'm going to keep praying that the xifaxan works....
Thank you for your post! My last scope was last April which looked ok except for a small Amount of sigmoid inflammation, but overall it was remission. I would like to have a scope soon if this...
Hello, Here is a little background. Sorry for a long post... I was diagnosed with UC in 2011 after a bout of major urgency/frequency/lots of blood. Treatment was Asacol, canasa, rowasa, VSL3 as well...
Thank you Keith for the post! Great tip on timing of vsl3 and this med....
Hello, I was recently getting better from a flare with uceris. Unfortunately I then got bad food poisoning that left me with lingering diarrhea for a month. Stool cultures are all negative. My GI...
It's all bad! But right now the worst for me is the urgency- less than one second warning to run to the bathroom and then have horrible cramps. So far have been running to bathroom over seven times....
Hello, I've recently stumbled across the Vitamin E enema thread on this forum and had a few questions. I want to try it- how long do you need to use it for? Is it for several weeks or until symptoms...
Quincy, I was using it for about 6 weeks. I totally agree it could be a fluke or that there were already the chain of events in my body leading to a full blown flair. The product did not contain...
Update: not sure if this is a fluke but this is the second day of not using the vitamin c serum and symptoms are improved a bit. Thanks again!...
Hello, I am sorry if this was already covered. I am curious what do others with UC do in terms of informing their bosses or places of employment if they have UC or are in a flare? I don't want to...
Thank you to each one of you who took the time to respond and give your insights, I truly appreciate it. That is interesting about topical antibiotics and causing UC flares, it makes me wonder if...
I'm not sure if this is a coincidence but I recently started using a topical (for face) Vitamin C serum and my UC started acting up. Has anyone else had this happen--> topical skin product leading to...
InSoFla-thanks so much for your recommendations. I am going to give them a try, first will try the glutamine. hateuc--I really like your screen name! sorry to hear that you also have that region as...
Is FT--that is fecal transplant? is that a successful treatment--I would try that if it works....
Thanks for your help--looks like the Rowasa will make its nightly appearance. After reading this forum, am considering L-glutamine amino acid and slippery elm. Thanks again and best to everyone!...
Hello Everyone, I just had my colonoscopy after about a year of bleeding and some other type of symptoms (intermittent urgency, mucus, and anywhere from 3-6 bm per day). The preliminary results...
I just came across this topic while doing a search of "UC and Coffee" and wanted to share my recent experience. For about 11 months I have been hovering in a limbo state with my UC. Not quite a full...
Thanks everyone for your responses. A few follow up responses: I usually take my Asacol with meals (breakfast and lunch and then the last time around bedtime). Should I be taking it on empty stomach?...
This again, apologize is a "TMI" post. I have noticed for a while there are whole pills that are not just the outer shell of my Asacol. Has anyone else experienced this and what was the solution?...
So far, this is what I have been through with the UC---after the typical course I have lastly added psyllium husk. That seemed to be so wonderful in changing diarrhea into formed looking stools...
Thanks--I will check it out!!...
Hahahaha! a pacifier!! I need one of those and a stiff drink!...
Since I am still in this flare, my main concerns are blood and urgency. The diarrhea consistency is much better since starting psyllium husk fiber (Metamucil)daily. But the urgency can strike without...
Do you mind sharing which brand? Also, if it burns could that be potentially corrosive to the mucus membranes?...
This was hysterical! thanks for sharing! I needed a good laugh after the UC morning I had....