Hi chronicgiprobs - are you still around? Looks like I , too, may have rectal prolapse and would love to find an alternative to surgery if possible. Hope you are doing well...
@lamchops - are you still around? Did you find an alternative to surgery for rectal prolapse? Looks like I may be in the same boat!...
I'm on SCD it has helped TREMENDOUSLY. Symptoms are almost 100% gone , not needing the medication either. Many stories similar to mine Some on SCD may chastise me, and we're all different in how we...
Anyone try the GAPS diet? Powerful for many disorders, including IBD. We interviewed Tara who "cured" her Crohn's via GAPS. If anyone is interested, here's the interview. One woman emailed me this...
I wish science would catch up to the millions of spontaneous remission cases. Been reading Deepak chopra quantum healing book. Pretty interesting stuff. Also the book mind over Medicine, scientific...
Hey Dawn, lots of alternative treatments that work for some. No magic bullet but the options are out there. Off the top of my head, in no particular order, I can think of Fecal Transplant, CBD(MMJ),...
@garylouisville - all you have is my word. that I'm not collecting email addresses for malicious intent.. Don't feel safe? That's okay, Just come back in a few weeks and you'll see the live website....
appreciate the reply, Tunnelvisionary I'm a born skeptic as well, and welcome the skepticism Sure, some say its an incurable disease. So those that have found a "cure", are performing miracles, and...
The interviews have begun, having them transcribed right now. Amazing stories! Here's the site - check it out if you're curious http.......
galil - congrats on your cure! I've spoken to a few who found great benefit from herbs. Thanks for sharing your story, hope it keeps up!...
hypothetically speaking, if you came across someone who was: 1) diagnosed with UC or Crohns and 2) has not had symptoms for many years What question(s) would you just love to ask them? (Full...
@churey360 - sorry to hear it didn't work for you, was hoping for the best since I didn't see a follow-up.! Separate yet similar topic, I've been compiling case studies of those who found long term...
@churey360 - just heard about bioresonance therapy today and came across your thread. How are you doing? Interesting the mention of placebo in this thread, been reading the book Mind Over Medicine:...
michella! Not sure if you're still around, but would love to talk to you about your Ayahuasca experience, I'm starting to plan this for my mens group and one of my intentions going in would be around...
@jeanloup - Appreciate that. We're 95% sub-conscious. Call it what you want, but yeah, WOO works. Sometimes referred to as "spontaneous remission" @aguywithuc - glad to hear it! Asacol worked well...
@Marauder93 - it's interesting. The drug vs. natural beliefs. I respect your opinions. Curious, have you read drug muggers by Suzy Cohen Pharmacist? Have you read what the former editor of New...
@embersglow - thank you. Just a personal decision after reading some books(Drug Muggers by Suzy Cohen and others), and talking to a few doctors. @Guardian - Good question. I did 10 implants in...
when I insert Canasa, I've found just the right 'touch', to be able to release, and rather than come back out, it seems to turn 180 degrees and settle inside. I push it in just enough so it stays,...
Been a while since I posted. Had FMT(Fecal Transplant) done in Sydney. Worked GREAT. for a few months. Would highly recommend it. But I was one of the cases where it didn't hold long term, and we...
Thanks for sharing UC_Hater. I'm about to do FMT in a week or two. Though I have proctitis I do wonder about fully coating the colon with the transplant, I thought I read laying on each side for...
Does anyone use these services? Save me a monthly trip. My CVS doesn't offer though my insurance does. Has anyone tried? would you recommend? thank you...
GF is't the silver bullet, but it's a healthy start. Keep it up. Keep seeking. More and more studies show Gluten(in the US) is not healthy...especially for auto-immune dis-ease's...
thanks for sharing ConquerUC - did you try?...
bananagirl - do you know if yours was was your PLC or ALC? I couldn't tell looking at the ingredients. I take ALC, great for brain. Highly recommend The study for UC and Cartinine was with PLC. AKB -...
reading up on L-carnitine as I take acetyl-L(ALC) and was reading today about the benefits of Propionyl-L(PLC) FWIW I find when someone leaves their email address there is more integrity to their...
Check out this blog for success stories and clinics who administer: http://thepowerofpoo.blogspot.com.au/p/success-stories.html also the related facebook group has a healthy FT conversation going...
@robt - one more thing. when my symptoms first started I went to Pelvic Floor therapy, that *really* helped and I weened off of Vesicare and was basically fine for almost 2 years until it...
@robt - not sure if you are still around but it is thought I have have DI. How are you doing now. Did you re-start the milk of magnesia? Frequent urination started for me ~2 years ago. Urologist...
yes, lots of positive stories, check out this excellent resource: http://thepowerofpoo.blogspot.com/p/success-stories.html join the conversation with others who have done, are currently doing, or...
@dorri - did you ever try zeolite? I became aware of this last night by a friend who swears by it. Not for gut . but he had other issues. the reviews on iherb show it's good for prostatitis which is...
@formyson - here's a list of clinics that do FT - http://thepowerofpoo.blogspot.com/p/clinics.html I called locally here in San Diego and was pleased to learn both major hospitals do FT - but only...
Did anyone else try the Squatty Potty? If I loved it more I'd ask the inventor to autograph mine. Much much less time in the bathroom - and less time during the day b/c my morning BM is huge,...
@Jay - great ideas on the soccer balls. I use my squatty potty daily. Love it. Less time in the bathroom. Fuller elimination. Huge bowel movements - like trophy worthy! What I'd love to find is a...
oh I love road trips though I was addicted for years, I'm finally free - though it did take work caffeine increases the amount of acid that your stomach makes. Although your stomach lining can...
Teach Yoga, Health Coach , and some real estate and internet marketing as well. For those who work on your own/consultant/own business with spouse - what do you do for health insurance? I'm currently...
I too came back negative for Celiac, that's all my MD tested me for. When I went to an ND we tested my inflammation markers for Wheat igG - it was high. That was all I needed to stay away from...
@napacabs "I have had patients through the years who are not open to any form of healing and that is exactly what they experience....... My GI said to me at one of our first meetings that "you will...
@ConquerUC - Right on. we seem to have similar thoughts - would love to chat further with you offline about this. Please message me. have a good night...
respectfully disagree. a cure would not necessarily work for everyone. There is no ONE cure for alcoholism, stress, insomnia, hiccups, for hangovers, for pinkeye, for gambling, for acne, . But there...
the wrong diet can be risky. the right diet is not. Find what is right for you. Raw vegan would be tough on me as well - depending on the state of my colon. Diet from juicing? Diet from funnel cake....
what are the side effects of the diet+supplements vs. the side effects of the meds...
To me, it means he is cured if he says he is cured. 5 years without meds. Doing Tri's . It's all semantics. Let's celebrate his success not find fault in his words. as he writes in the comments... As...
best of success GutsZilla - please let us know about your experience - will you post here or elsewhere through the process?...
Gary - that's your definition of cure and I respect that. I posted the definition from merriam webster, which is the same as mine. As I've met people who were diagnosed with UC and Crohn's, who are...
What words for one may not work for another. Each with IBD is unique. Each human is unique. Each snowflake is unique. What he said in the movie is “What I've done is replicable, for other people and...
it means he is cured if he says he is cured. 5 years without meds. Doing Tri's . It's all semantics. Let's celebrate his success not find fault in his words. as he writes in the comments... As anyone...
I love Tedx talks - friend sent me this today - very inspiring http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFcjUMtHvt0 ...
@aguywithuc - glad to hear it worked for you as well! @quincy - The bands sound interested, I'll have to check them out. I was referring to the manually stimulated acupressure....
curious - did this work for anyone else or just me?...