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Hi kb1. When I was younger (late teens, early twenties), I lost a lot of hair when I was flaring. I have UC. That hasn't happened to me in a while, but it used to happen a lot. Have you ever tried Rowasa (mesalamine enemas) for the inflammation and diarrhea? They are the only thing that...

Can you call a local emergency room and ask or does your doctor have an after hours number? Sometimes they will call you back, especially if you just had a procedure done.

Yeah!!! It's so great when you find something that works for you!

1. UC 2. Dairy, vinegar (or things containing vinegar), mustard, liquor 3. Any type of cooked vegetables, rice, tofu, quinoa, bananas, applesauce, and fresh veggies (only when I'm not in a flare)

I'm not on an elemental diet, but had seriously considered doing it during my last flare, which has just subsided. I was eating only cooked vegetables and some very moist rice for about 8 weeks, as I couldn't tolerate anything else. I am still off of dairy, and gluten free. I was always a...

Hi! It is good to do your research and know what your options are. I have UC, not crohns, but have also refused to take steroids. I am really sensitive to most medicines. Just remember that you have to do what you feel is right for you (physically and emotionally). You also need to find a...

Hi, Bev. I am sorry that you have such bad endometriosis. A few of my friends have had the surgery, and even without complications, it wasn't "easy." Do you have children yet? It's a hard decision to make whether or not to get a hysterectomy, but it sounds like you would be saving your other...

Good luck, Justin. I drink aloe vera juice (George's) 3 times a day, about 3 oz. each time. It really works for my heartburn. It is supposed to be better than some other brands because all of the irritants have been taken out. Be careful with the DGL. I was "prescribed" some by a...

Thanks for the link. It's a really informative article.

It sounds like your doctors are moving quickly (thank goodness). I hope that you get a quick answer so that they can get you moving in the right direction.

That's really interesting.

I drink prune juice - natural, and doesn't cause cramping (for me). I have also used a stool softener, not laxatives, because they are too strong for my system.

But also because I was on Nuvaring at the same time. That was the lowest period of my life (I was newly married and my partner was out of work). Although they are 10,000 times better off of the birth control. I used to get wicked migraines when I used birth control pills. I get an occasional...

Chinese food - vegetables with tofu - no dairy, no wheat, and someone else made it!

You might want to look up food combining. I try to use the rules, and have had much less gas/bloating when I do. One main rule is not to eat fruit with anything else. If you Google food combining, you'll get lots of information.

Hi! 1) I am definitely sensitive during a flare. I actually block my stomach from my kids and my dogs who love to jump on me. It it crampy any sometimes I get shooting pains. 2) I usually have bad D with blood (I have UC) when I'm flaring. The only time it's solid is if I'm on meds.

I was born via a vaginal delivery.

I have UC, so it may be a little different than Chrons. My flares usually last between 6-10 weeks. I agree that you should get treatment within a week or two. I waited 3-4 weeks this time, and it was worse thatn usual because it went untreated.

Soda is the worst for your stomach!!! It may feel like it settles it for a while, but it is one of the most acidic things around. You can even pour soda down a clogged drain and it helps clear it because of all of the acid it contains.

Hi Swirl. I have the same type of UC that you do. I've had it for about 20 yrs. (I'm 39 now). Did you ever try Rowasa (mesalamine) enemas? They don't have steroids in them, and can work wonders to stop bleeding and diarrhea. I am really sensitive to other medicines, but these are a...