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do fiber supplements help? I use psyllium or citrucel

I also take a small amount of p73 oregano oil each day. I was on augmentin but it didn't do much and wondered if it was worsening the candida overgrowth I have been challenged with. Along with it I also take orthobiotics probiotics (min two hour gap)

Just wanted to echo Ron's comments in that I am sorry you are going through this. Has your Dr mentioned sitz baths? May help with draining and hopefully reduce the pain.

TheOcean I can understand the concern AFS Thanks for the write up

I am wondering in a general sense, if stool passes through a fistula does that mean there will be pus drainage (ie infection)? Is it possible for stool to pass through without pus? And when people start remicade, do they have to be clear of any pus?

kshar sutra TheOcean, "You're right that it doesn't explicitly state the inclusions/exclusions from the study, although you can still glean it from what happened above. But that actually makes me more skeptical, since these really should be explicit about eligibility." I don't read this the...

theOcean, one more thing I want to add... I just spoke to someone recently who indicated his son (with Crohns) went to India for treatment for a complex fistula. He said entire cost of treatment over course of 6 weeks was $100. $100! I agree it would be odd to repeatedly mention the cost...

I randomly clicked on this study regarding anterior fistulas "http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2494247/" It mentions: "One of the patients with a direct fistula had an anal gland carcinoma; there were two patients with pulmonary tuberculosis, etc". But I could not find anywhere...

the Ocean, I appreciate your sharing these studies! I would be cautious stating "IBD sufferers as well as immunosuppressed/immunocompromised individuals, people with diabetes, history of tuberculosis, etc, were excluded from every single study." From your earlier comments it seems it is just as...

Anyone have luck with vsl3? And getting it covered by insurance? I take orthobiotics which works good but thinking to diversify.

Mnsun Love it. Can you share which omega 3 you use?

AFS, Appreciate your sharing. Has Dr Bhat explained whether this treatment can be of benefit for those with IBD? Grant, From what I understand based on limited info I've read online I am wondering if it's the herbs that are used on the medicated thread, which also are for encouraging growth...

Harper I wonder if seeing a naturopath or dietician would be of help, to figure out what foods will help soften your stools... I eat coconut oil, take magnesium and avoid roasted nuts. I do soak almonds and other nuts to make them easier for my body to digest. Throw out drain water. Each type of...

Really happy to see this thread active for a few years! Has anyone heard of treating an fistula with essential oils? I am desperate for something to help... I use coconut oil on the skin in hopes it will bring down swelling etc but was thinking today maybe there is benefit in using an oil to...

does anyone know why fistulas drain mucus and blood? is the mucus from the digestive tract only or it possible its from within the tract itself only? had plug surgery about three weeks ago and wondering about the amount of mucus discharging?

Thanks for the info James. I am curious to learn more about the stem cell treatment. I see Mayo has a study

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James I also had a GI workup which is negative for crohns. However my surgeon has expressed concern that this fistula is bad. I wish that Kshar sutra treatment could be available in U.S. From what I understand of the process it makes sense. I hope this plug works but if not I will see if a...

Have you noticed a difference with the turmeric?

Thanks for your kindness in sharing Where do you apply the silver? What kind of fistula do you have? I have had challenge with infection also It's very frustrating I am told by a cranial sacral therapist that my lymph drainage is slow and that might be why antibiotics have a tough time reaching...