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What's your exact diagnosis? Some quick tips: 1. Be your own advocate! 2. Research the disease, understand it as best you can, and most importantly, understand the medication options and how they...

IIRC, he suggests multiple factors, all of which we've heard before (poor western diets, increased stress, possibly something like long term RX drug use, genetic predispositions, etc) contribute to...

First time here in a while. So you no longer believe Pravda's theory? Wow I'm shocked...

http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=38&m=3322927 ^ This thread is pretty much all about glutathione and how may relate to UC....

I can't remember if I already said this in this thread or another of Mike's RIT threads, but IMHO I think you guys aren't entirely understanding Pravda's theory. Remember he suggests an induction...

Great question! Who knows. The best thing to take away from this, is that it is extremely important to research UC yourself and to be your own advocate. It amazes me how many stories I've seen here...

Don't they have a sulfite-free version of rowasa? Seeing how you're such a regular member, you probably already know all the tips: use your body to warm the liquid up first so it doesn't go in cold,...

I agree with iPoop, with all that inflammation in the distal colon, I'd highly recommend a mesalamine enema for starters, perhaps with a steroid enema taken simultaneously. If there's a chance there...

Need more information about the enema you tried. How long did you try it? I assume you took it daily? Are you sure you were taking it correctly? What were your symptoms like as you were trying it?...

Who knows. Odds are you're right and should probably stop, but it is an 8 week suggested course so for all you know, it might take some time to see results. I'll give you my experience with uceris,...

Still not enough information for me IMHO, so I'll just make my recommendations and you can decide if they make sense for you: - If your diet consists of a standard American breakfast (assuming this...

Need more information. How long did you try each medication? "In the beginning" you would have a week's worth of stool in you? Well no wonder the rectals didn't work. Did you try taking them after...

Yeah that's where I'm scratching my head right now. If the rx is $500 per month, then it would pay to have a higher premium with better drug coverage. However, if there's some online pharmacy out...

Hey guys, I tried searching the board for this, but I couldn't seem to find anything that wasn't years out of date. I was just wondering if you guys know the best place to get Rowasa or its generic,...

How many BMs does the average, non-IBD vegan have per day? Because 4 per day does not sound like full remission to me. Besides, Dikid is right. Just because you aren't experiencing symptoms does not...

If we're going to go political, then I might as well toss in another opinion to think about. If you're blaming the pharma companies, or a single piece of legislation, etc, then you're really missing...

Ah, sorry, I didn't see that allergy in the middle of your sig. Well, I think I'll refrain from commenting on your insurance situation since you seem to be on top of your situation as best as...

I agree with others in this thread. Your best bet long term is to give rowasa a fair shot. They do have a "generic" rowasa you know. It's produced by Perrigo. It's not a cheap generic, but it's...

You haven't yet started any enemas? I would definitely give mesalamine and steroid enemas a fair shot. The problem with pills is that you're pretty much crossing your fingers that they will dissolve...

Offered the choice? Ha! You really need to research UC and be your own advocate because I've seen way too many cases of doctors abandoning mesalamine for the harsher (and more expensive) stuff...

So you haven't tried mesalamine enemas?...

Seems to be correct. I feel I am aging faster than those around me without UC. ROS is awful. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reactive_oxygen_species#Cause_of_aging No easy answers to ROS...

This is still a MASSIVE hole though. If it was indeed caused by ROS etc, then we would have at least a few cases starting somewhere other than the rectum. Just like if UC were caused by an...

Interesting. I'm curious now how many papers/suggestions out there are more or less re-inventing the wheel. In this case, the author seems anxious to find natural remedies that do the exact same...

If I'm understanding the patent correctly, then I think it addresses your points: 1. UC's emergence in the last 100 years - The patent discusses the importance of having fiber in your diet in order...