Background:
Although I was diagnosed at 25 (23 years ago), I have had less than 5 flares all of which have been managed and cleared with sulfasalazine (oral) and asacol (enema). Until now. I am well into the second month of a particularly nasty flare, and am getting NO relief from medication. I was hesitant to consult my gastro, because I do not tolerate steroids well, and know that they will be his next line of treatment. Alas, I am finally going to see him on Tuesday because I cannot function with this little energy any longer.
Story:
I am hopeful that my gastro will agree to a trial with cortaid enema and sulfasalazine orally. Has anyone had success on this? Also, what is the likelihood that my Ulcerative Colitis, which has always effected only a small area of my descending colon, has now spread to effect ascending and transverse. My last flare was about 3 years ago, and I do not recall having such widespread pain. Also, although I just discovered the Specific Carbohydrate Diet here, I have been following a diet that seems closely related, with no measurable result (no grain, no dairy, no sugar, no coffee or caffeine, no raw veggies, etc). Any ideas? I was at a conference last week, and the food choices were very limited. I found that I was eating a lot of potatoes as they seemed the least evil of the choices. I have felt worse since and wonder if the potatoes have anything to do with it. I am drinking only water and coconut water. Am convinced that the SCD will work for me so I’m ordering the book and intend to begin. Any advice will be appreciated.
-Terri S
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