--- In crohns_n_colitis@yahoogroups.com, "bigguy1313uk"
<daveygreggs@...> wrote:
>
> Hello again everybody. it's been a while since i was last on here. i'm
> lucky enough to only have 'mild' UC....but i suppose it can always get
> worse.i've been ok since Feb 05 but i'm in the middle of my first real
> flare up. gotta say its as worse as it has ever been and i've had to
> take some time off work. i havn't taken my meds since Feb 05, i'm on
> Asacol and Colifoam.....certainly using it now though. i had to get up
> last night for a wee and passed wind, found myself stood in a puddle
> of blood and diareah......nice eh.does anyone have any advice of
> coping when in flare up?? i'm trying not to eat much but i still have
> a good appetite, i've heard some people take supplements when in flare
> up instead of eating, like fortisips (milky drinks with vitamins).
> Does anyone hold any faith in those yogurts with bividus digestivum in
> helping??
>
I have have a mild case myself. Only having one or 2 major flare ups
a year. The only meds i'm on are asacol. I also take vitamin E, C
fish oil and multi vitamins. I figured out that dairy gives me cramps
and loose stools. When I get bad flare ups that dot go away I have
gone to the doctor and they have perscribed steriods.

For myself, I found eating less dairy like cutting down milk and
cheese and yogurt helps. I drink soy milk now and once you get used
to it is not that bad.

Also I've read about aloe vera juice having good digestive qualities.
And am now im my second week of taking it. I'll keep you all posted
as to any effects good or bad.

Hope that helps.