Can the moderators tell me how to delete my account! My email is linking me to this forum in a google search...
Is it possible to suddenly become allergic to it...
I feel the hives are triggered by what ever is going on in my stomach.. I'm going to ask for tests to rule out h pylori...
Showed inflammation in the decending colon but I have none in the rectum where my disease started and has remained for 8 years. The Dr thinks the inflammation could of been from the direah the beans...
The last two months have been one thing after another.. I triggered a flare with red kidney beans which I started to get some relief from but now I've broken out in hives.. but apparently only when I...
No they didn't do that.. they only done a routine blood test.. Ive got hemmies I can feel them...
Yep definitely didn't include rectum. The dr looked confused when I said I had proctitis.. I'm just wondering if the enemas are convering The proctitis but not reaching high enough. When I started...
I went to emergency and they done a ct scan. Cause I had direah which I believe was triggered with food. Kidney beans. High resistance starch which caused my last flare. They found thickening in the...
Sorry I have checked back in till now. Yes that's where I seen it.. I discussed fecal transplant with my GI and he said to hold out until it's available in pill form to save me money....
I came across an article which said this was available in tablet form for $600 a pill. Has anyone heard or tried this?...
The strange thing about it it showed no inflammation in the rectum where my disease originated. Only up higher where I've never had it. They said it was a bad flare and I admit I didn't feel great...
I belive red kidney beans caused my flare. I was using the enema at night. Since getting the fluids last night I feel so much better. I will definitely discuss the 4g enema but I they might not be...
Thanks Keith. I had a CT scan which showed thickening which they say is inflammation....
Ok thanks. I guess I'll know a little more tomorrow when I contact my GI.. I've put my enemas up to two per day and the fluid definitely stopped the pain so hopefully I'll sleep without being...
My GI also told me 2x 1g enema is for a flare not mantinence...
Thanks for your reply and help. I'm not sure why it's spread unless the inflammation isn't from my IBD...
are these accurate for diagnosing IBD...
Hi marji.. just came from ed and they done a ct scan which showed inflammation in the defending colon. I've just increased to 2 enemas a day until I see my GI..no mention of recital inflammation...
Should I stay laying down to use them for a while...
Thanks...
Does anyone know how high they reach...
Hi everyone! Can anyone tell me why whenever I resistant starch it flares my proctitis?...
Thanks for your reply. Is that a regular blood test? I'm just curious as to how many use it due to increased clotting risk in IBD. I've also read today of the increase clot risk associated with...
Hi everyone. Just wondering how many are on birth control HRT or if anyone has used natural supplements for pms symptoms...
Maybe I should just reduce the duration I use it for. I thought the meds we use, such as pentasa thinned the blood anyway. I might take a natural blood thinner and use the cream for only a few months...
It's a worry. I don't know what to do. The cream was a god send.. Stopped my acne, hair loss, mood swings anxiety everything. Now the cream has worn off and I'm back to square one. Skin broken out...
I haven't seen a gynocolgist but my local GP advised against using the cream just to be safe. This includes anything that might mimic estrogen which is what yam cream can do. As well as flaxseed....
Thanks for your reply. Yes deep Vein thrombosis. Contraception and HRT increase the risk and IBD increases it threefold. I've been checked for clotting disorders and don't have one. I was using a...
Thanks I'm more concerned about the added risk of dVT?...
Just wondering how many use comtraception or hormone replacement? I'm trying to decide if the risk is worth it due our already high risk of DVTs...
Thanks for your reply. Yes my main concern is the high risk of DVTs with this surgery. People with IBD already have a threefold risk of DVT so I'm Terrified of having to have it. I've got perthes...
Hi just wondering if anyone has had this surgery?...
Thanks Iamcurious I have also read about benefits of fish and krill oil for DVTs as well as being a good anti inflammatory. I'd love to include it but having no gallbladder makes it hard to digest....
I really appreciate everyone's comments and input.. I also understand this kind of surgery isn't for everyone. I've spent the past eight years wth this illness being scared and watching every move I...
Thanks to those who took the time to comment on my boob post. I am married. I've had three children. I'm 44. I do a lot of weight training and feel amazing for my age. I've lost alot of my boobs and...
I want to get breast implants. I've done a little research for those with IBD. I came across a few posts where a GI wouldn't allow the surgery. I found one who had it done. Just interested in what...
I actually wan to increase it for blood thinning. I got a superficial thrombosis under my arm. I've since learnt of the increased risks for DVTs and PE so I'm using it as a precautionary measure...
I have been great haha hence why I haven't been around.. Thanks for asking. I will double it and see how I go. Thanks again...
Can anyone tell me a safe amount to take. I'm currently taking 1000iu daily but would like to increase it...
Curious as to why people dispute the benefit of magnesium considering the results people have had with spinach and sunflower seeds.. Both extremely high in magnesium, which is commonly used for...
I haven't had constipation issues since using two a day. I haven't noticed any side affects from medication. I was just a little worried as both pharmacy and Dr stated this is not a maintence dose....
I still haven't been yet. Won't be until early next year. Ive been well, not sure why I wasn't told to taper. I'm feeling a little annoyed actually. Lucky for my GP who questioned how much of been...
Ok thanks.. Would of been nice to be told. I've been using two a day for months...
Can someone tell me how long I can use two 1g pentasa enemas for? My GP says this dose is for short term? My specialist just said use two a day he didn't say for how long. I will ring tomorrow but...
thanks but when I was reading it said it was more specific to UC. I wondered myself why it would be different...
Seems more IBD than crohns...
ypercoagulable state can occur in IBD, with an estimated occurrence in as many as one third of patients with IBD; however, this condition may go unrecognized until a thrombotic event occurs. The...
Thanks....
Hi I'm from the IBD forum and just wanted to know if any suffer from either of these. Just found out we're in a high risk for both...
They said its clots on tiniest veins just under the surface of the skin. A minor condition that usually heals within a few weeks. Usually caused my injury or trauma.. None of which I've had. The only...