C G k, what were your symptoms? Did you have c diff?...
I am going to my dr tomorrow to suggest that. But it's only once in a while, not every time, so I'm confused...
I know this sounds terrible but having a really hard time kicking this flare. I have some bowel movements that smell normal which have no blood or mucous, just diarrhea. But then there are ones that...
Once a year, you as well?...
No I don't have liver issues but I worry about all the salafalk I take when I'm flaring. I am definitely a worrier😟...
I have just begun 2 salafalk enemas daily plus oral salafalk. I am worried this may be hard on my liver, does anyone know if the enemas actually get absorbed through the body or it just stays...
Bloody mucous, 4 to 5 bathroom stops, urgency, no cramps, pain when going bathroom. The bleeding has just stopped for the first time today, 3 to 4 times in bathroom, not as much pain as yesterday so...
Thank you, yes I take salafalk tabs daily as well. Is the enema you suggest prednisone, I am scared to death to try as I have had such terrible symptoms from prednisone and I will never take again....
I was thinking of trying one during day and one nightly....
Wondering if anyone here has tried more than one enema nightly. I have been doing nightly for 2 months and still having symptoms....
Yes, thank you, that's what my gut told me too...
Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone has tried a silver liquid called pico silver ? I have researched it a bit and it's a healer for all sorts of ailments. I was considering trying to help along...
Hi everyone!! It has been years since I've been here as this form has helped me get back into remission when I start to flare. I came back wondering if anyone has been taking magnesium and minerals,...
I have very mild symptoms, the pain in my gut is usually the start and the day I took the juice, that is gone and has not returned. So I was not in a full blown flare just very mild but I have no...
Hi everyone! I have not been on for a while but have to let you all know what is still working for me. This past May I lost my Mom...so needless to say I was under the most stress of my life. I was...
I just got back from Mexico for vacation....was worried as I could not bring my no pal juice with me....but every day at resort they had blended fresh no pal juice. I was thrilled....and my update is...
I am so sorry notsosicklygirl, like I said, I am not sure if its the nopal or not but it is the only thing I have added or changed. I am not going to stop it though to find out, I just hope the...
honestly, I only take an ounce in the morning on an empty stomach....
the only other treatment is two salafalk tablets daily which I never quit...even in remission I keep up with just two per day....
Hi everyone! I just wanted to come on and let you know how I have been doing since taking the Nopal. I believe I am in remission!! I honestly am not sure if the nopal is what did it...but it is the...
I am still doing really good on the nopal, no signs or symptoms.....keeping my fingers crossed!...
Yes, I think its the fruit and water together. Good luck, let me know how you do....
Yes Jazz, crazy thing is I ran out as awaiting my second bottle and symptoms came back...just ever so slightly. Do not know if its a coincidence or what. The nopal should be in the mail on Monday, so...
I have a very good job and am covered 100% for my salafalk brucen36. Very fortunate as it is so expensive. Good luck DMC2011! Keep us posted how you are doing as well....
Yes, that is it and I have started at one ounce in the morning yes......its not really slimey, tastes kinda good! I started at just an ounce a day as I wanted to monitor how I reacted with it....
I use this site to buy my health products on line, it is called I-herb.com If you search nopal, the brand is Dynamic Gold Laboratories Certified Organic Nopal. My symptoms were bloody stool, severe...
I just wanted to let everyone know how the nopal has been working for me. It has only been a week of about an ounce a day on an empty stomach and so far great results! No signs of blood, cramps or...
Thank you for the post Jardine! I myself utilize this website to gather ANY information I can and find it to be all very helpful....
Just wondering if you take either and which works better for you?...
CCinPA, thank you for the info. I am going to give it a try as well, wishing you great progress!! Keep us posted how your doing. Jess...
I am from small town Saskatchewan, Canada and the only way I am able to get it seems to be in a bottle at health food stores. Thanks for the reply notsosickly, I appreciate the information. Take care!...
Just wondering how the nopal is working for anyone in it? Is there a better brand than others? There seems to be a few out there....
Notsosicklygirl, what is nopal? Dreadsteel, what symptoms did it help control? Thanks! Jess...
Just wondering if anyone has tried aloe vera juice for uc?...
4g salafalk enemas nightly, really continues to help me.....hopefully you can contact your dr. for a prescription of these. Good luck! I too am kept up at night due to the pain....but while using the...
Thanks for that, yes I too am unable to "not" use them at this stage...so I will just continue as well. Have a great weekend !...
hmmm... that's very interesting thank you !...
what is bromelain? sp?...
Just wondering how long anyone has used salafalk enemas nightly? Tried to taper to every 2nd night after 2 weeks nightly and symptoms came back. I hope they can be used that much with no...
I get the same pains before a flare. I would suggest increasing your meds to stop it in its tracks....
I have taken 10mg at night and really helps me sleep. I have not noticed any change in the uc while on it so not sure. Have been in a mild flare while on it. I have read that people with autoimmune...
I also suffer from the pain when flaring, can even have no symptoms but the pain.....that letting me know to increase the meds. Salafalk enema's, the 4g are my lifesaver. Use them nightly to get...
thank you again, I try to hold in all day.....maybe just two hours would be better as no effects in that short time on my sleep! so helpful, have a happy new year!!...
what is uceris?...
Just wondering if flare slowing down or ibs? No blood or mucous, just cramping which goes away after bowel movement. Anyone else with similar symptoms?...
thank you so much, I have been doing all that but only used one every third evening but sleep like 3 hours. Does that actually get better? Have been on oral pred years ago, swore I would never go on...
Hi, I was just wondering if anyone else has had trouble sleeping when taken this enema before bed. Also does anyone take it during the day? I think that may have to be my option if I want to sleep!...
Well I will keep doing enemas nightly until symptoms go away, usually 4, 5 nights, then I go to every second night, third night, fourth and if symptoms stay clear I then do once a week for maint....
Thank you again Quincy for your valuable information. I so agree with dealing with symptoms quickly. It has been strange for me this time though as I started with the symptoms I immediately use the...
Thank you The Rock, how long have you been on the betnesol enema? I did my first one last night, so scared as I swore I would never go near pred. again after taking it orally. Do you have any side...