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Ideas and stories about alternative medicine for people dealing with ulcerative colitis

Valerian Root for Ulcerative Colitis Night-time Relief

Introduction: I was diagnosed with UC in 2011, but had clear symptoms since 2010 while pregnant. I’ve basically been flaring since, with one good period of about 8 months, thankfully during my the end of my pregnancy and my daughter’s newborn phase. Then things got pretty bad. Over the last year I’ve used SCD and supplements to get things under control. Not in complete remission… Read More »Valerian Root for Ulcerative Colitis Night-time Relief

Too Many Supplements?

Introduction: 22-year old American living in Canada. Currently in school studying to enter the health care field. Skeptical by nature, I always look for the science behind everything I try. Only recently diagnosed with UC a few months, I’m still trying to figure out what works for me! My colonoscopy in May 2013 showed ulcers and inflammation in the rectum and sigmoid colon, with the… Read More »Too Many Supplements?

Dear FMT…Please Save Me From Surgery

Introduction: 36 years old and recently married (May 2012) to a beautiful girl. Ironman triathlete (not at the moment) and airline pilot from Australia. Diagnosed Ulcerative Colitis at age 19 (1997) with a 2 year flare. Controlled then with 5ASA Sulfasalazine. Symptom and drug free for 15 years (had appendicectomy) and then had a nasty flare in 2010. Treated again with 5ASA Sulfasalazine and Mesalazine… Read More »Dear FMT…Please Save Me From Surgery

Any Advice Appreciated on Yogurt Maker

Introduction: Hi My name is Tricia and my daughter has recently been diagnosed with UC At the moment I feel I need all the information and support I can get to help my daughter manage this condition and get back to living the life she wants to live . Yogurt Maker Question Hallo everyone My daughter has recently been diagnosed with UC. She has previously… Read More »Any Advice Appreciated on Yogurt Maker