Don't forget weight-bearing exercise in addition to dietary supplements. I was able to go from osteopenia diagnosis back to normal ranges with weight training....
Have you tried any natural supplements or dietary changes to bolster the effects of your meds?...
I haven't experienced increased thirst on Uceris and it's not listed as a typical side effect. I would put in a call to your doctor's nurse just to be on the safe side....
Thanks for sharing this. I'm a firm believer in getting regular exercise to help with UC. Weight training is what helped me regain lost weight in a healthy way and rebuild bone density that was lost...
Thanks for your responses. notsosicklygirl: Yes, my doc suspected some sort of infection following my overnight hospital stay, but tests came back normal. I liked the idea of Uceris targeting the...
After enjoying about ten years of remission, I had a laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy Jan. 26 and it has put me into a flare. Not sure if it was the trauma of the surgery, possible...
I'll let him know. Thanks, Gordon!...
I think it may well have been taking the meds without food or without much food. As his appetite has picked up, he hasn't had another bout of nausea, although he still has had some heartburn. He had...
First time posting in the Ostomies section, but I'm a long-time member of the UC section. Have been successfully maintaining remission for years. Oddly enough, this post is on behalf of my husband....
What dosage of pred are you on? I'm surprised it hasn't given you any relief. A high quality probiotic was the supplement that made the most difference for me. I'd rate high doses of omega-3s (fish...
I tried the autoimmune paleo protocol, but have not found it to be that helpful. I'm going to move back toward regular paleo or SCD. My UC has been in remission for years, but I've had issues with...
Another Southerner here. Agree with the "cold and sweet" comment, although I've cut way back on my sweetener. Grew up watching my Dad dump THREE heaping teaspoons of sugar in his glass of iced tea....
Another vote for trying sulfasalazine as your ASA as it can help with UC and joint pain....
I've always had problems with my periods - bad cramping, irregular cycles. When I was first diagnosed and was in my worst flare, my periods stopped completely. I gather when you lose enough body...
There's not much research on dietary approaches to managing UC because there's not monetary motivation, i.e. Big Pharma has nothing to gain from funding dietary studies. There are plenty of...