Just wanted to know if any of you have tried specialized pro resolving mediators? I was in a flare started taking SPMs for covid 19 complication prevention and my flare was gone in days and has not...
Starting taking berberine a month ago twice a day and my infrequent bleeding has stopped and my usual gas has greatly reduced. Berberine? Its the only thing I have changed....
Got my asacol from canada it was 235 for three months out of pocket no insurance. Had my Dr. send in prescription to a pharmacy that does this. I was taking another drug that was not working at all....
I put it in protein shake in morning. Has not hurt and seems to be a pretty good prebiotic....
I get that from Asacol HD. Kinda freaks you out when you see it tho....
I developed a rash while on Pred. Nothing too crazy. It went away after I was off. Never got it again....
Just had one after 5 years. I had inflammation that I did not know I had and they found 5 polyps that I did not have in my last scope. I was against scopes but after the findings and the fact that it...
I tolerate alcohol fine but coffee is a big no no. As soon as I start coffee on a regular basis my symptoms start returning. Happened twice first time went into a flare a mild one. Second time...
I got my level from 31 to 55 from taking around 8 - 10 thousand a day. I am 254 lbs tho so may be too much for some....
Even in remission I always had a slight burning around my anus. I was on rectal meds every evening. The only thing that put the burning out was when I started taking Prescript assist, Miyarisan and...
Beer does not bother me at all. I just try to stay away from the GMO crap. Sierra Nevada is one I stick with or any craft beer that is not mass produced. Find it helps gut as long as I don't over do...
When I got the shot I got the flu. I have not got it in 4 years and not even a cold. ?? Not worth it for me because does not work in my case....
Switched for same reason got a flare after 3 months on it. I was on asacol/Delzicol prior with no issues for 3 years. Different type of medication via release. Now have to take canasa along with...
Been drinking raw cow and goat milk plus raw butter for 2 + years and the only thing I notice is I don't get sick at all. No colds, flu and my UC has been quiet. ??...
After colonoscopy when diagnosed my condition worsened. I lost 30lbs in one week so not very eager to have another one. My GI understands and we agreed on 5 years. Just not sold on the safety of the...
You can try a Gel. There is a decent one that is non irritating called E.A.S.E. Seems to absorb pretty quickly into skin....
Just got UHC and they are the worst. Had to switch from delzicol to Colazal generic. So far working but who knows. I realize that they are trying to save money but they are doing it at the expense of...
Tried that multiple times and getting nowhere. I just get ignored. Hopefully new drug wont make a difference. Switched from asacol to delzicol around a year ago and no problems....
Hi - I have to switch meds because my new provider does not cover delzicol. Any suggestions? I am in remission for 3 1/2 years. I take 8 delzicol a day. It is a PITA but have not had a problem so...
You can say no. If it were up to the Drs. I would have been scoped every six months. After my first scope I got way worse so I said no to the others. Have been in remission for 3 1/2 years. Will have...
During my flare I had intense night sweats and it was caused by a lack of sodium in my body. Stopped drinking plain water and switched to broths with salt and they stopped....
I'm on Delzicol and 51 and hardly any gray hair. I think early gray may be a nutritional deficiency of some kind. Copper rings a bell but not sure....
Just started to try it. I am in remission so don't know if it helps but years before I was diagnosed I had a period where I was symptom free and it was when I was taking a MSM product. Not sure if...
My GI always wants to do a scope but I say not so soon and she has no problem with that. Every time you get a scope you are at risk of infection etc. My doctor also agrees with this. Just a FYI I am...
It took me 2 months to get in remission. Got real bad after colonoscopy during first and only flare so not looking forward getting another one soon. I have been in remission for 3 years. I am on...
I do take in extract and tea form. I started taking after I was in remission so do not know if it helps to get you there. Also take cordyceps and Reishi mushroom extracts for immune system help....
Every year is a bit overkill. If you are not comfortable with the schedule convey that to your doctor. I did and the doctor was fine with it. If not find a new doctor. It is your body....
Lost a total of 70lbs my last and only flare over a period of 4 months. PRed was what stopped it and I have been good since. I am on Delzicol however for maintenance....
Been drinking for 2 years twice a day (homemade type) no upset stomach ever and have not even had a cold. I would get a few colds each year prior to drinking. Is it the kefir?...
Noticed a big difference in symptoms after taking it and continue to take today and have for the last 2 1/2 years....
Night sweats can also be caused by low sodium. If you are not replacing the salt lost this can happen....
Yes sticks to back of throat and it is hard to swallow. I am not a big fan....
Same as asacol so far. Taking without food is a little of a pain because take it 4 times a day....
48 but did have symptoms pretty much since 18 just never got bad enough to get checked....
I eat a small amount of sauerkraut that I make every day with meals along with homemade kefir in the morning. Mentioned that I drink Kefir to my GI doctor last week and she said there is strong...
When I was bleeding very bad because of my flare I did have one of these and it freaked me out. I was not on any medication at the time....
I drink 6+ cups a day of green tea and have no problem at all with it. I stay away from coffee....
She had a scope done because of blood. They did a biopsy and results will be back in a week. It is some form of colitis. It is in a small area near the rectum unlike mine which was in the first 5...
My mom just got diagnosed with colitis at age 78. I was diagnosed last year at age of 48. She has just bleeding. I had a few rough months until the medication (asacol) kicked in. Now pretty much...
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