sorry you're having a bad time :-( what exactly is the IBD diet ? and how long have you been on it ? yup, it is quite a ride - hang on tight !...
trying to figure out what foods work and which ones don't is tough, but when you're on pred it becomes even more so - for the most part, when I've been on pred, i could eat the kitchen sink and all...
"Any tips for trips to the ER?" any time they say something you don't understand or that doesn't make sense, get clear on it - ask questions - best of luck - you made the right decision !...
Hi MFM - sorry for the loss of your brother - grief can put our bodies under a lot of stress - hang in there - we have no idea what your doc is thinking, only what he is doing - his approach seems a...
"I have gastroparesis which has probably been what was wrong with my tummy for many years. My GP is caused from post polio syndrome. I had polio at 18 months old in 1948. I use a bi-pap breathing...
if it were me, I would either have some food allergy/intolerance testing done, or try the DIY method - eliminate dairy, wheat, grains, citrus fruit, or ay other known food allergens - try each one...
I'm so sorry you are having to deal with this :cry: we lost our Buddy 2 months ago - he was loved beyond words - unfortunately in our case, we waited too long to say goodbye - all I can say is I will...
"Good on France for trying to do something about it." :yeah:...
" IMHO, if you don't have symptoms, it doesn't matter what you call it :) " exactly nuss ! you'd think after a while, the folks that have been around for say 7000 posts might not get their panties in...
I agree beat - the butt was designed as an exit - NOT an entry ! and I thought this thread was about happy guys with uc ;-) should have known there's no such thing !...
well then shame on you for not sharing this information sooner ;-)...
"My suggestion would be to wait it out and see if his pathology continues to improve. At the very least, 5asa is recommend and that's a decision that you guys will have to carefully weigh. Being med...
"lalalalalalala, I got a bag, I got a bag, lalalalalalalalala"...
i have no experience with it, but cant imagine any reason why it would affect your uc - just start slow and see how it works -...
"It is especially unhelpful to suggest on a support forum that people caused their UC." not sure where exactly I mentioned anyone else in my assessment of my current situation or my previous...
I think the "choices" narrative is very inaccurate[/quote] care too explain db ?...
I like my colon - he has served me quite well for most of my life - it's not my colons fault that I've made some bad choices and made life miserable for him - how could I just turn my back on him, my...
"I started using Grapeseed powder. I added Neem powder to the mix. You can add Berberine as well. This mixture will certainly modulate your flora. How, that you won't know unless you sequence your...
Merry Christmas everyone (well, most everyone) here's to a 2015 that has more fun and less pooping !...
hey LL - can you share which herbals affect the cortisol/thyroid function - thanks :-)...
h2o from my well, raw goat or cow milk, and an occasional Bragg concord grape -...
"I also started taking bee propolis two days ago, georges aloe vera, cholophyll liquid, turmeric and bromelain" I do absolutely understand your desire to get the bleeding resolved - but, I would...
just in case you hadn't noticed zenny, or maybe carrageenan doesn't bother you, but most Silk products contain it - as do many other brands. sounds yummy tho (I think) - I will have to give it a try...
here here, bring on the lard ass diet :-) at least for the folks who have the internal gut fondness for such things. ya Sherry, ya gotta eat for criminally sakes ! not eating enough tends to program...
live streaming would work too ;-)...
unfortunately park, there is not a pill that will help everyone with ibs/ibd issues. it's a complicated and very difficult set of symptoms that seems elusive to treat effectively for everyone. I'm...
the options are many I think. what kind of work do you do ? desk job or more active ?...
thanks for asking about soydud, mr Thoreau. the last I heard, he was up to his armpits in poop. under the house, where all good poop flows. time will tell if he is stilling swimming with the poop, or...
you certainly need to treat the symptoms, otherwise they will drive you bonkers. but unless you've run naked through poison oak or ivy, the stuff going on with your skin is just a sign that something...
I think I like your answer the best Thoreau :smile:...
gosh sfc425, please don't be too hard on yourself. for me, stress doesn't bring on flares, flares bring on stress. when our bodies are kicking our butts, it can be very difficult to be positive and...
so very glad you are finding success happyagain.my only advice would be to continue this protocol, but also continue on your meds for another 6 months. it takes a long time for a body to heal, and...
good luck on your surgery mr Solomon. hope you have a speedy recovery....
good morning. have you been diagnosed with a sinus infection ? there are other ways of treating them if that is what you have. you just have to be very careful and watch your symptoms closely. sinus...