I have had success with a plant based diet. I was diagnosed with UC in 2007. After six years, I was doing pretty well (no severe flares) but at least twice a year I had bleeding, pain, and exhaustion...
Sara14- Yes, Pam Popper is very interested in gastrointestinal issues and has done a lot of work with IBD patients. I do avoid gluten and I am able to eat raw veggies. I have a salad every day. But I...
I have had a lot of success switching to a plant-based diet. See the attached thread. There is a video of Dr. Pam Popper. I followed her advice....
There is nothing in my current diet that causes me problems. I have been in remission since 2013 and off meds since December 2017. (Diagnosed in 2007) The only meds I ever took were Lialda and Rowasa...
I have been following her advice since 2013 and so far so good!...
Yes, I am aware that you feel this way. I did not take this decision lightly and obviously feel differently than you do about how to approach my UC. Again, I was just giving an update for those that...
OK. That makes more sense! Two years ago the pathology report indicated lymphocytic colitis while prior colonoscopy results (2007&2011) indicated ulcerative colitis. This year, there was no signs of...
Well, I was busy today and did not look at the website until now. My mom came into town yesterday and we were out and about today, having a good time. I did not post to get a reaction. I was simply...
Just wanted to give an update... I went off Lialda on December 5, 2017 and have not been taking any medications for UC. Two weeks ago I had a colonoscopy and met with my GI yesterday. My pathology...
This is interesting. I eat spinach, strawberries, and apples almost daily and I eat beets frequently. I stopped taking Lialda six months ago after 5 years of remission and pathology reports from my...
Troubled, Yes, I feel lucky that my GI is willing to listen to me and allows me to participate in my care. I did not have any side effects, but do not want to be on the medications if it isn't...
Quincy, It is lymphocytic colitis....
I went off meds 6 weeks ago (with agreement from my gastroenterologist). So far so good, but it is too early to get too excited. I was diagnosed in January 2007 and was on Asacol and then Lialda as...
Yes, I also have ringing in my ears and I'm on the minimum dose of Lialda....
I was 42 when I was diagnosed....
I got the same letter saying that they no longer cover Asacol HD. Just hoping I have no problems switching. I was on Asacol since 2007 and switched to Asacol HD when it was no longer available. Tap,...
Has anyone taken Tramadol? I am looking for something stronger than Tylenol to help with pain and I have a friend that gets a prescription for Tramadol and said that it helps a lot. Just wondered if...
http://www.ontargetliving.com/ Go to the link "Managing your body's ph" for more information....
Most fruits & vegetables have high alkaline levels. Oatmeal, extra-virgin olive oil, cod liver oil, and almonds are also high alkaline. Sea salt is highly alkaline while table salt is acidic....
That's interesting. I just got back in town today from a visit with my mother. Yesterday she showed me a pamphlet on Sun Chlorella and said she used to take it for her arthritis. Apparently it helped...
Thanks, Quincy. Those are good suggestions. My doctor is very good about talking things over with me and listening to my opinions, so I think it will go well. I like to go in as prepared as possible,...
InSoFla, thanks for the advice on the urineanalysis. I will talk with my GP about getting that done. Quincy, he basically said one more month for the enemas. He said enemas 3x a week for 2 weeks,...
InSoFla, My colon looked clear without inflammation and sores. I assume this means remission, not that I no longer have UC. He took biopsies as well, but I won't have those results for a week or so....
For 10 weeks I've been doing nightly enemas along with 9 asacol per day and have had no further problems. I had my colonoscopy this morning and everything looks great! The doctor suggested tapering...
How long has he been on Prednisone?...
I wouldn't increase the dose without discussing with your doctor. In fact, I just saw my doctor on Friday and we talked about Prednisone a lot because it will be the next step for me if other meds...
Thanks, Heather. I do use probiotics and fiber supplements as well fish oil and other vitamins....
Just wanted to thank you all for your very good advice and give you an update. I have been doing the rectal meds daily for almost 5 weeks and I'm doing pretty well. Hopefully, this is the solution. I...
I should mention that I always toast any gluten free breads. Otherwise, they don't taste very good....
Here are some of my favorites: Udi's bread is very good. I also heard that their cookies and bagels are good. (Whole Foods and Kroger) Larabars (fruit and nut bars) are good, but I can only eat them...
No prednisone, just a topical prescription. No, I haven't been in the woods. I think the only place I could have gotten it was my yard or the golf course. Thanks!...
The dermatologist thinks that it's poison ivy. Odd since it starts on my neck, but hopefully he's right! Thanks for the input....
No changes that I can think of. I have an appointment with my dermatologist for a check up on Friday. I'll have to see what he thinks. Thanks....
This is the third time I've gotten itchy bumps on my neck and jaw. The last two times they went away within a week. This time, I also have a few on my stomach. Any chance this is a side effect of...
Thanks. This helps a lot. I always feel better when I feel like I have a plan! I will call the nurse on Monday, give her an update and ask for a refill on the Rowasa....
I was doing enemas nightly for a while (3 weeks). Now, I do them once a week. I also have upped the Asacol to 12 several times, one time for a full month. The problems still came back. They don't...
I actually was in remission for two full years prior to this and was on 6 Asacol daily....
Thanks. I'm thinking the same. No, I have not tried Canasa suppositories. In fact, my GI doesn't think rectal meds are of much use for me since my UL is throughout the entire colon. I pushed to get...
For the last 9 months, I have issues that come and go. I don't have much diarreah, mainly mucus and blood. I am pretty exhausted for a few days and then everything seems to go back to normal for a...
Mucus is definitely the first sign for me....
I did a short (one or two weeks) period on pred without tapering and it was fine. I was worried too at first. The prescription was not related to my UC. So, I called my GI to get his opinion and he...
Thanks. So far, I have avoided prednisone even though it has been recommended by my doctor. I always ask to try Rowasa first even though doc doesn't really believe it helps me since I have UC...
Songlady, you said But generally, we need to watch out for doctors that prescribe prednisone as a "default" medication because they don't seem to be familiar with the newer and less dangerous...
I have been getting tonsil stones for years and have been cleaning them out daily until recently. I went to an ENT years ago who did not think I should get my tonsils out. I have been using saline...
Thanks. I took your advice and called my GI's office. He said that it is okay to go off Prednisone without tapering if you are on it for a short period of time....
I am being put on a short (one week) bout of Prednisone for an eye problem. The doctor put me on 20mg tablets - 3 per day for a week with no taper. I questioned him about this because I thought that...
I really like Florastor. It is expensive though....
I was recently on Bactrim for about 5 weeks for a MRSA infection. I also did very well while I was on it....
I had a similar situation where the nurse told me over the phone that I didn't need the enemas and he wanted to put me on steroids. I told her that I wanted to speak with the doctor directly. I ended...
Yes, I feel the same way! about the same time I was diagnosed with UC, I got a blocked tear duct which I put off for a while. Finally got surgery and it didn't work because of MRSA infection. Had...