The One, The Only

A few weeks after I tapered off Predisone, my symptoms started coming back. =/

I am still on Balsalazide and Azathioprine, but they seem to have little to no effect on me since almost daily my symptoms have gotten worse. So it felt like I had the ever elusive 'remission' for all of like 2 weeks, which was actually just Pred induced.

I also take probiotic , turmeric and Omega 3-6-9 pills. All with no apparent benefit. So I assume I will have a tougher battle with UC than I thought.

I am looking into Chinese/alternative medicine to see if I have any luck with that. I will post back on how it goes.

What makes ulcerative colitis worse?

Good question! Anything that can be done to decrease these awful symptoms is worth trying. These 2 lists are for me in particular.

Top 5 Worse Foods for UC
Alcohol
Caffeine
Red meat
Soda
Popcorn

Top 5 Best Foods for UC
Avacado
Yogurt
Raisins
Bananas
Carrots


Others have reported that foods high in fiber or with seeds, like beans or strawberries, can make symptoms worse during a flare. I myself haven't experienced this, but everyone responds differently!

Naturally!

No Rx medications are getting UC into remission. I have just started to take Aloe Vera Gels and Boswellia. Apparently the Gels can become habit forming. I will be careful to not become dependent on them. I bought the brand that didn't have that warning on the label, but I will make sure I am aware of this anyways.

I have higher hopes for the Boswellia. It is extract from a kind of tree found in the countryside in India. It can help with UC, and could even help with arthritis, so if it is effective for a double whammy then I am all set!

I figured I should give some natural remedies a try, even though probiotics haven't helped me in the past. All the different Rx drugs I've spent thousands on haven't helped either that much, so I have nothing to lose!

Probiotic pills at Target

30 probiotic pills for $10 at Target, it is their store brand. They will help me save a little money since I take these regularly. It is hard to say if these help my condition improve but I doubt it can hurt. Doctor recommended!

Probiotic yogurt etc.

My doctor recommended I eat probiotic yogurt and other such products. Anything would help me at this point. He also suggested Accuflora like I wrote about previously. A pill is ok but I really prefer solid foods for this kind of thing, like most people. Kefir tastes great, it is kind of strong but mixes well with my protein powder.