Love split pea soup, never had a problem....
I’ve had UC for over 35 years, and although I was a smoker years ago, I think my experience may be relevant here. My first flare may have been the result of quitting smoking, but I’m not really sure....
As my forum name implies, I have UC and also recurring Iritis. Iritis is an autoimmune disease which causes inflammation of the iris. I've been told this is a fairly common secondary autoimmune...
Gary, can you elaborate on the evils of the protein drinks mentioned? I am confused by this. Thank you....
OK OM, I read these articles and now I need a little help here. I have never likes the taste of salt have never even put a shaker of salt on my table. So, although I know I consume it in foods like...
I hav RNY gastric bypass in 2008, and I've had 2 colonoscopies since they. I found no difference in the effects of the prep or the procedures. As you probably know, if you are flaring a colonoscopy...
I just read an article titled: REVEALED: Here's Why Dark Chocolate Is So Good For You http://www.businessinsider.com/mystery-of-why-chocolate-is-healthy-solved-2014-3 Seems appropriate for this...
When I get an Iritis my light sensitivity causes a lot of pain. It's the dilation that causes the pain. You don't realize it but your eyes are dilating constantly, even when your eyes are closed. And...
When I had my gastric bypass operation, they told us that one of the side effects to watch for was hair loss. They recommended we take Biotin, a B vitamin. This might help you too....
I would say there is no mistaking it when you get an Iritis infection. It does not get better on its own and if left untreated the pain would force you to seek help. The light sensitivity is a sure...
I've had UC for over 35-40 years. And I've had recurring Iritis for over 10 years. Iritis or Uveitis is nothing to fool around with, it could easily end up with blindness. My Opthamologist explained...
Just got another email: "The plumbers will be back in tomorrow morning. Please try to refrain from using the sinks and toilets for the rest of the day as well as do not run the dishwasher. Thank you...
I like it, I just might do that John....
Earlier today I read the post about water intake and decided I wasn't drinking enough water. I then went and read all about the Watercure. Here I am at work and even though I haven't got any sea salt...
You might also want to try using a humidifier in your bedroom. I find it helps a lot when I'm running heat in the house. Even just putting a bowl of water on the heat register can add enough moisture...
Has anyone found a benefit to taking/using Manuka Honey? I had a bout of MRSA a few months back, so I have some in my medicine cabinet for wound management, but I don't usually eat it. I know it has...
I read a couple of posts on here referring to noisy insides. Is this a colitis thing? My gut has been quite noisy my whole life and I've never connected the dots. I'm 61 but I remember being...
Hi, I'm new to this site and I have a question for you. I have had UC for about 35 years, most of those years in remission with occasional flares. In the last 10 years I have been getting recurring...