I recommend checking out the following book for one diet idea: Breaking the Viscous Cycle. When I followed it well I did well....
I have found a great solution to my breakfast and have been enjoying it for last 6months. I have been enjoying scrambled eggs. And on days I don't have scrambled eggs I'll have a banana. Should...
I've taken on and off 'as needed' for years. I have never noticed any side effects. I do believe strongly that it has helped me most of the time. It especially helps with stomach cramping issues. At...
Hi Sparkleplenty. Unfortunately, I do not have any suggestions for you as I too am about to start on a diet. I am curious to hear what others comments on your post. I am debating whether to try the...
Hi. I'm unsure if SIBO is caused by an underlying medical issue or not. But for me, I'm in a tough predicament because I have been diagnosed with SIBO yet there's only one medicine to take that my...
Good day all, I recently underwent the SIBO breath test. Results came in positive. Next step is doctor has prescribed Xifaxan, yet insurance does not cover it. Thus, it is extremely costly. 30 day...
Thank You for those suggestions Kevin Watson. And yes, still on pred....
I have been in flare for approx. 3 months now. (super slow improvements; now stalled) And could really use some advise. Medications/treatments: Remicade (every 6 weeks); Methotrexate (3 pills,...
Currently flaring... Remicade (max dose for weight/age, etc..every 6 weeks) Methotrexate (2.5mg tablets..3tablets once a week) Lialda 6/day (*upped from 4/day; started 6/day about 1.5weeks ago)...
My dr advises NOT lowering pred until all symptoms are 'normal' and then wait a few weeks staying at that dose, before lowering. Just a thought. Might not want to lower your pred unless all prob are...
Any thoughts on taking meds all at once or breaking up? I have been taking the following all at once at night: 40mg pred & 4 lialda Now I've been directed to increase both: 60mg pred & 6 lialda per...
I'm right there with you. I am also in flare; going on 4 months now. Been on 40mg prednisone for 2-3months now. Prednisone used to work like a charm, this time it has done very little. I’ve been...
There is definitely a connection between hormones, period, period cramps, and increase bowel/ UC issues. I struggle with this every month. For many years I was on a bc where I only had my period 4...
Sorry I have no helpful info to share. Just want to say that dealing with getting the meds needed to get and stay in remission is so maddening. I was just prescribed Lialda recently for first time,...
parallelograms said... Hi SurferChick, sorry to hear you are having such a hard time right now. I was flaring for about 6-8 months (it's still hard for me to tell when exactly I'm having one) with...
garylouisville said... Man, where to start. First, It seems like either the Remicade has stopped working or you have developed antibodies to it. Didn't your doctor even bother to address that?...
I would definitely NOT fear Remicade. I have been on remicade since 2005. It worked wonders for me till almost now. Still had a few minor flares here and there, but for most part it allowed me to be...
Need advice… Been flaring for 3 full months now. (immense urgency, some blood periodically, cramps/pain, loose stools, frequent trips to bathroom- sometimes with nothing coming out,…) First month...
I can relate. I really wanted to see people's comments/advice. For me I've had for a few weeks now. I am not flaring, & no real food changes. I've had a few times in past. Don't recall how long it...
Been experiencing horrible stomach cramps starting in evening and lasting pretty much all night. Wake up almost as soon as heating pad shuts off to turn it back on. In horrible pain as I'm writing...
This is too funny. I can so completely relate. I've never seen a post about it. It is sooo good to know I'm not the only one. It gets so annoying. I see no one has really had solution for this. I...
As we always say: everything works differently for different people. But for me Remicade was a lifesaver. I have been on it for approx 7 years. For first 4 years or so, I don't recall having a single...
Oh my goodness this couldn't have been posted at a more perfect time. Had a sigmoidoscopy on Monday, and I have definitely had symptoms get worse. Was counting down the hours yesterday (Tursday)...
Sitting in recovery after sigmoidoscopy. Was having terrible, excrutiating stomach cramps. Things have finally calmed down. Now I have to go to work. Boo. Sigmoidoscopy. Showed bad inflammation. Took...
Once the flare is controlled you should be fine. I should be able to recognize the signs better, but never do. I exercise rigorously 6 days a week. 3 bootcamps, running, etc. about three weeks ago I...
Hmmm.. I know supplements work differently for everyone, but trying to get a consensus on whether those of you who believe slippery elm works - do you believe it's good to take daily, or only as...
SoIGotIBD- thanks for your replies. Good to know I'm not the only one who has prob same time every year. And thanks for suggestion on enema / suppository. I've done the enemas in the past. It's...
Ugh. I HATE first day of enemas when In bad flare. Won't stay in. Keep doing a lil bit, pause, rush to bathroom. It always seems to take a few nights to get used to & be able to retain. Hate wasting,...
Hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving. I'm lucky enough to get thru the night without trouble. But my problems start in the morning as soon as I'm awake. Have been up less than 1hr and I've been on...
More and more research everyday shows that eliminating wheat (gluten) from ones diet can solve a number of issues.. And the list keeps growing. My sister has now been advised to do it to help balance...
I can completely relate. Thought I was reading my own story at first. Experiencing beginning signs of what I call and hope to be a mini flare. Trying to pinpoint cause. Sometimes can ve so difficult...
Augmentin didn't agree with me. It was awful. I will never go on it again. Lasted about 24hrs, then went to walk in clinic to be prescribed a different antibiotic. They gave me IV fluids and a high...
UPDATE- So I started this post on tues. had issues starting Sunday night. Kept getting worse. Fever, chills, sweating, nausea, vomiting, huge headache that wouldn't go away; debilitating. Thought it...
Jay 79. Thank you. I have submitted stool samples. Anxiously waiting for results. I still have some flagyl from a few years ago. Do u think there would be any harm if I started taking it without the...
still feeling horrible.. one thing that helps is tylenol, but first day or 2 i prob exceeded the daily amt. now im trying to tough it out but i'm miserable any suggestions? similar story, something...
thanks for responses... I knew it was possible for remicade to stop working.. prayed the day would never come. its scary to start something new....
Hey, I'm not doing well right now. Just submitted some stool samples to be tested for cdiff, parasites, etc. I've been flaring for 3-4 weeks now. Had remicade last week. Never in the past 7yrs have I...
this is a great post Love hearing everyones responses. I've been taking Turmeric supreme: 1 capsule Turmeric root (Curcuma longa) 440mg Turmeric root Supercritical CO2 extract (curcuma longa) 33mg...
In flare. Always trying to adjust what I am doing and taking in order to improve quicker. Had been taking Psyllium Husk regularly before flare. Since flare, I have tried to increase the psyllium...
I've noticed the same. I take psyllium husk capsules. And definitely have had a sore/raw throat since taking it....
Soystud- for the most part I'm good. Have small short flares here and threre. As far as raw veggies go. I was always told to stay away & have also experimented & have found it to not agree with me. I...
No anemia, no iron prob. Every lab test for iron is on high side...
I've been flaring for less than a week. It is not a bad flare. Symptoms affecting me mostly first thing in the morning. Slightly formed, soft, loose stools with smears of blood. Dealing with it by...
hmmm very interesting hearing everones opinions on this. I take the following products. At times I feel they help, other times not so much. I've only been taking them for 3months or so and not always...
turns out the cramps I was having were due to period coming. My bad. Anyone else have difficulty distinguishing what the stomach cramps are due to.. I appreciate the advice given. I have chosen not...
I hadn't needed the enemas or suppositories. But am debating whether to tonight. The thing is, for the most part the bms are fine. It's just the dreaded stomach cramps. Thurs night was the worst;...
Can anyone please offer your suggestions on how to treat horrible, painful, stomach cramps. 2-3 nights in a row now I have been getting gut wrenching stomach cramps Starting around 5 in the evening...
I'm so sorry to hear you are back in the dreaded 'flare' boat. Especially after you were doing well.I read your signature that someone told you using rectal meds wouldn't help your situation. I'm no...
First, let me say I know exactly how you feel. Everything was going along great for a few years and then bam! Flaring off and on for the last 2 years. I hate how it is a constant battle of meds not...
pb4 said... Hi surferchick... I've learned that with IBS (D or C) that daily intake of fibre and lots of water along with regular exercise (even just brisk walks) are huge benefits for keeping IBS...