Hello everyone,
I know this post is rather old, but I came across it and saw that it was unanswered. I am new to this group so haven't put in my details yet.
I am mid flare up which was starting to get severe, back on meds and steroid enemas, nappies etc... Which was tricky because I am a performer and had a big gig today that I really had no idea how the hell I was going to get on my feet and do it, but I had no replacement so I decided to employ ALOT of positive thinking and visit my local health food store AGAIN to see if there was anything new. This is where I came across Silica Gel. It sounded pretty good, so I bought a bottle. I needed more stable bowels and quick. Before I started taking this I was pretty much incontinent and getting in a fix quite regularly so had stopped going out. I was cramping and getting the usually unstoppable urgency with lots of pain, these bouts as you know are totally exhausting and were happening everytime I went to the loo, basically everytime I put anything in my body. No matter what it seems to be. Maybe I should point out that I have been limiting my diet alot too. No veg or anything fibrous or potatoes because they seem to upset me, especially no oil. Usually I am gluten free, but when flared up white bread is better than crackers, rice cakes or gf products. Anyway, since the first dose of this product I have no had any cramps, bloating, nausea, diarrhea or any symptoms except exhaustion. I actually havent been to the loo atall though, but after my 4th dose I thought I better take an immodium just before getting on stage But in this time frame I would have normally been to the loo about 6 times, each time being very difficult. i never imagined Id be ok today but I have and it may not last, but it is completley out of pattern for me. So I think this might be a miracle product. Obviously I need to be on it a lot longer to know. But the idea is that it coats your stomach and bowel, which as mine is covered in ulcers is just what it needs. I am still going to keep my diet limited and also meds for now. Usually the meds make very little difference. For Chronic cases it says take the product for 4 weeks. So that is what I will do and I will report back. Sorry this is long!! I hope it will give others hope!!