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    What is a good probiotic to take for IBD

    Hi There Can anyone recommend any good probiotics to take for IBD, preferably ones that are readily available in the UK. Ive heard good things about them but never tried them so willing to give them ago. What do people recommend? Thanks Nicky
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    Anyone from Scotland??

    Hi there Was just wondering if there was any other IBDers on here from Scotland? Would be good to hear from you and compair stories, treatments etc. As far as i am aware, the west of Scotland has a huge IBD problem (me and 4of my close friends have it) and would be nice to hear your...
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    Kefir.... Does it help with IBD?

    A few people lately have told me to buy Kefir as it has quite a few health benefits for people with IBD. I think its some sort of fremented milk mixed with Kefir seeds (whatever they are). Has anyone ever tried it or heard anything about it before? Thanks Nicky
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    Im always so tired and have no energy... any suggestions?

    Hi there I Have Crohns-Colitis and i am on ASACOL HD and AZATHIOPRINE every day. for the last few years ive literally had no energy and i want to do is lie down. im not even a great sleeper at night but i just feel like im constantly in a tired zombie like daze. Does anyone have the same...
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    IBD and Starting A Relationship

    Hi there, Just a wee query that ive been thinking about lately. For those of you out there who were single when diagnosed with IBD. When you started seeing someone... how did you tell them about your toilet issues and how did they react? im currently single but was seeing someone not long...
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    Can brown bread cause this? or fruit?

    Hi there I have Crohns/Colitis. Everytime i try and eat healthily i end up doubled up in 2 for the best part of the day/night. I never get this with junk food. only when i eat brown bread, some nuts, some cereals (mainly shreddies). I sometimes say to myself.. whats the point in trying to...
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    Does too much bran or fibre cause pain and diarrhea?

    Hi there Ive been trying to eat healthy over the past few weeks and yesterday i bought bran flakes for the first time because i heard they were low in fat etc. Anyway, i had a bowl for my breakfast and i could sort of hear my stomach rumble for a bit. then i had cream of chicken soup with brown...
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    Serious Question? Quite scared.

    Hi there, ive just been given a bit of scary news.. I have Ulcerative Colitis (of 10 years) Im currently on quite a high dosage of Azathioprine, Asacol and Salofalk enema which has been keeping me fairly out of any bad flair ups. I get my bloods taken every couple of weeks to keep an eye on my...
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    Acid reflux and heart burn?? or more serious?

    Hi there Been back on the preds for 2 weeks and have been getting really bad acid relux and heart burn all day every day. I dont know if its because of the steroids because i had it a couple of times before i started taking them. I have Ulcerative Colitis (mainly at my tail end). Im also on...
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    How do i go about getting a Balloon Dialation?

    Hi there, im finding it increasingly impossible to move my bowels due to a stricture in my rectum, i believe to be an inch up or so. My consultant refuses to put me back on steroids because my bloods are fine, even though im bleeding when i try to go to the toilet. Ive read in a few posts that...
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    At a loose end.

    Hi there, just a wee problem i hope to discuss and hopefully someone will be able to give me some good advice on where to go next. Well basically with my IBD (which is located just inside my rectum) ive been getting blood for quite a while, maybe once or twice a week, not alot of blood, just on...
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    Best relief for trapped wind and constipation?

    Hi there, i go through spells of trapped wind and constipation which can be absolutle agony. as i write this i have really bad trapped wind and im doubled over in 2. im also at work so i need to try put on a brave face. Does anyone know of anything i can do to take this away?? Usially i just...
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    Can i do this with IBD??

    Hi there, i was watching a program lastnight about a guy who cleared his autoimmune disease through drinking vegetable/fruit juice and not eating anything. he would juice everything himself using celery, cucumbers, apples etc and drink cups throughout the day. I just want to know has anyone ever...
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    Worried about my friend..

    Hey there. Just looking for some answers/reassurance regarding my good friend who has been in hospital now for over a month. His story goes.. Over a year ago he started getting blood in his bowel movements, and he told me about it, and me being an IBD sufferer i begged him to go see his doctor...
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    Surely this cant be a coincidence??

    Hey, My friend is just off the phone to tell me hes been diagnosed with crohns, thats 5 out of a group of 8 close friends that now have some sort of IBD. Someone tell me this cant be a coincedence. When i say 8 close friends i mean my closest inner circle of friends.. 5 out of 8 and we all live...
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