Hi -I am brand new to the forum and have never posted anything like this before so nervous about saying the wrong thing but I wanted to share my story in the hope it may help others.
I was diagnosed with Crohn's aged 12 (now early 40's) and have had 2 bowel resections. I have taken Asacol for many years but started with more frequent flare ups. After 2 courses of steroids in 6 months I was told i would need to start Azathioprine because a colonoscopy showed ulcers and inflammation despite taking the steroids.
I refused the medication (because of the potential side effects) and asked for more time and with the support of my consultant tried alternative therapies.
I did the following:
- Gave up alcohol ( I only had a few drinks at the weekend)
- Started a high quality / dosage Curcumin supplement with pepper and ginger (I bought mine from Amazon). I took these at meal times because fat helps the absorption.
- Took a probiotic (saccharomyces boulardii)
- Started a 20 minute HITT exercise regime (3 times per week)
After 6 months I have had a colonoscopy today and the result was normal. No ulcers or any sign of inflammation, a completely healthy bowel.
I wanted to share my story and new regime to try and help others who are borderline flare up or those who want to remain in remission.
I was diagnosed with Crohn's aged 12 (now early 40's) and have had 2 bowel resections. I have taken Asacol for many years but started with more frequent flare ups. After 2 courses of steroids in 6 months I was told i would need to start Azathioprine because a colonoscopy showed ulcers and inflammation despite taking the steroids.
I refused the medication (because of the potential side effects) and asked for more time and with the support of my consultant tried alternative therapies.
I did the following:
- Gave up alcohol ( I only had a few drinks at the weekend)
- Started a high quality / dosage Curcumin supplement with pepper and ginger (I bought mine from Amazon). I took these at meal times because fat helps the absorption.
- Took a probiotic (saccharomyces boulardii)
- Started a 20 minute HITT exercise regime (3 times per week)
After 6 months I have had a colonoscopy today and the result was normal. No ulcers or any sign of inflammation, a completely healthy bowel.
I wanted to share my story and new regime to try and help others who are borderline flare up or those who want to remain in remission.
