1) It is bogus. Please be careful who you trust. How much are you willing to pay for a chocolate bar? 2) The Aztec "Food of the gods" (aka TheoBromine...
Hi Crohns_n_colitis, I set up a Facebook profile where I can post my pictures, videos and events and I want to add you as a friend so you can see it. First,...
Hi All, Sorry if that ad offended anybody, I thought I'd pass it along in case someone might be helped. Now I do have some snake oil to sell - anybody...
... I don't think that any were offended, but we are way too cynical for those kinds of pitches. ... Does it cure CD? ... It is, indeed. That is the literal...
Yes, Sarah is awesome, cheers for her. Many many thanks for keeping this going. That's funny that he is known as the mud boy. But hey, if it works for him and...
... PROBABLY. Aztec "Food of the Gods" is, indeed chocolate. It looks like a scam. ... a few posts for/from one list went to several lists. -- Grumpy Ol' Fred...
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/WBL02111/Unusual-Diet-Tips-from-the-Worlds-Oldes t-Person.html Sorry I don't have more than this - it's about midway through the...
Ok, I took a second to Google "American College of Gastroenterology and Vitamin D" (you can copy and paste that and search on it)and these are the results: ...
Now I know why I crave sunshine so much! Can anyone recommend a good vitamin D supplement for someone who's has UC and is lactose intolerant? How much do we...
Hi Darla, Mine is a prescription - dr checked my level with blood work. The prescription strength is way higher than over-the-counter. Mine is 50,000IU,...
In the same media announcement page that described the Vitamin D study there is one that highlights the safety and effectiveness of probiotics. Just throwing...
Thanks for the information. I stopped using dairy products several months ago and have great success with my UC. I have even been able to cut down on my meds...
I am a member of Kaiser Permanente, and I receive the results of my blood test online each time I go in for an infusion (every 8 weeks). I have been taking...
Hi Babette, Good luck whatever you decide. I hope you don't have to go off Remicade. Have you asked your doctor how significant those numbers are? And if it ...
Hi Everyone, I'm new to the group. I was diagnosed with U.C. back in 1984. For the past 5 years I have been symptom free and not on any medications. I have a...
Hello and Welcome! I have the same problem. I can't lift anything over 20 pounds. I was told that the weight puts a strain on the abdominal area. Because...
Jaimie, Thank you so much for the information. I couldn't find anything on-line regarding this issue. Wow, what a dilemma. I love this job and can't quit. Do...
Judith, If you are doing heavy lifting on a daily basis I would consult your specialist. At times I do do some heavy lifting but try to keep it to a minimum. ...
hello all!    Based on the feed back from you all on Remicade I will be taking the drug. I have to set up appointments, etc. My question are there side...
Jamie I take the day after off I'm always a bit tired. More from the premeds! Been on remicade 2 years I get it every 5 weeks! Good luck! After 24 hours I feel...
I don't think you are overreacting.  I think you are smart to be cautious and aware of side effects of medicine.  I must have missed earlier e-mails so...
A whole paragraph was some how left out of my message.  Here is what to expect...  A nurse will be with you throughout the infusion.  You will be asked...
Jaimie, I agree, plan to take the next day off. After my very first infusion I felt kind of achy all over, but it went away after a day or so. As someone...
Hi, I was diagnosed almost 2 weeks ago with ulcerative colitis. I am in my 40s and I thought this was something people generally get younger. I am taking 40 mg...
Hello All- I wanted to share with you one of the fun ways I am beating my Colitis blues. I love photography, travel, and scrap-booking. As we all know, travel...