Count me among those SCD works for. I started it almost 3 years ago (June 2013). I was on Remicade at the time but was flaring between infusions (every 8 weeks) and the symptoms were coming quicker...
Hi! Going back to the original question, I've had success with SCD. I've been on the diet for almost 1.5 years. When I started SCD, I was on Remicade but flaring between infusions. It took about 3...
Hi, I use Erivan brand yogurt (http://erivandairy.com/our-products/) as my starter. I find it at Whole Foods but it looks like it is only available on the east coast. It was the only one I could find...
Yes, very itchy!...
I agree with everything bananagirl said. Also, if you can have coffee, try 'bulletproof coffee' (google it). In my version, I add butter, coconut oil, honey and a little cocoa powder. You need to mix...
One more thing...one food that I think did help in my healing early on was gelatin. I wasn't a fan back then (I made it with watered down juice while I was starting), but it did seem to calm things...
The cheese cupcake is just a cupcake version of the cheesecake from the Intro Diet on the Breaking the Vicious Cycle website. It is pretty good, though I haven't made it in ages because I overdosed...
Thanks for the support all! I don't think anyone who doesn't have this disease can truly understand how exciting a clean colonoscopy is! Though my mom comes pretty close to understanding after almost...
Hi everyone, It has been a while since I've been on here and luckily it is because I've been doing great! I have been on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet for 14 months now and it has been over a year...
I made a video of my colonoscopy prep last week! We called the it the "Lax Challenge". I didn't post it on social media but my husband and I thought my family would get a kick out of it. I only...
Thank you everyone! I will look into all those option. And I used poor wording...my doctor didn't say I can't use Lialda while breastfeeding, but that it is "not recommended" and that we might want...
My last scope was when I was in the hospital right before starting Remicade, so I guess I am just in symptomatic remission. The Remicade was a lifesaver when I started...it took me from being...
Hi, I have been on Remicade since last October. It was a lifesaver (my first dose pretty much brought me back to normal overnight after being in the hospital) but before my last two infusions I...
I have been on Remicade for close to a year. I haven't noticed any major side effects. I've had some skin issues (infections and then taking FOREVER to heal) and feel a little fatigued for a few days...
My grandmother, in her 90s, fell and broke her hip on a cruise several years ago. I don't remember where she and my grandfather were dropped off, but while helping my grandfather with some paperwork...
Hi changingdiet, I'm sorry to hear about your struggles and hope the SCD works for you. I just started a little over two months ago and am on Remicade as well. I did the intro diet for a few days but...
I had c diff five years ago. I'm not sure you would say I had it at the same time as a flare...I'd been symptom free for several years before that episode. We thought it was a regular (but terrible)...
I believe there is a link between my acne and my UC. My dermatologist told me that UC can exhibit itself in the skin and I always get an acne-like rash on my lower right leg before showing any of the...
HillHunter, did you find this thread about FT? There is a ton of information and Dr Briggs gave a very detailed explanation of his process on page 4 on the thread....
That's interesting because I'd describe myself as "not a med fan" and I've had this chronic illness more than half my life. I think those with chronic illnesses might be more likely to not like meds...
Thank you for posting! I would try it in a heartbeat if my doctor was willing (I've asked...he says he doesn't do them, but his partner does, but only for C Diff)....
Hi all, I guess it's about time I join in on the fun. I was diagnosed ~17 years ago as a teenager. From reading this forum I realize I am pretty lucky as far as UC goes...I've had a few awful flares...
Hi Emily, I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis and the C Diff. I contracted C Diff five years ago and it was truly awful. I hope the Vancomycin clears it up quickly. For me, I was sick for over a...