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Similar to many people diagnosed with Crohn's, I not only suffered from the side effects of Crohn's, but also, the side effects of the medications, such as Prednisone, Remicade, Cortisone, Asacol, etc. I already told my story in the "My Story" Forum, but after reading numerous of posts about individuals seeking advice and help, I have decided to provide some supplemental alternatives I used and continue to use while battling Crohn's. I battled with myself about whether or not I should tell the supplements I used due to many pessimistic views about herbal supplements, but after reading posts by those who are in desperate need of advice, I can only hope that revealing the supplements I used and continue to use can help others. I know that everything does not work for everyone, which is why I say please research the following supplements and consult with a specialist and or doctor before using. The supplements are:
-Primal Defense Ultra (Ultimate Probiotic Formula) by Garden of Life
This supplement helps support healthy bacteria counts and healthy pH levels in the gut. It also helps the intestinal lining and helps promote regular bowel function and immune health. As many of you know, those of us who have Colitis or Crohn’s usually have weak immune systems so this is pretty good for that.
-L-Glutamine Caps (500 MG) by Country Life
This supplement helped me a lot because I also had bleeding stomach ulcers. It was able to control the bloody diarrhea I was having as well as the joint pain I was experiencing. It is also good for many other things too.
-Vitamineral Green by Healthforce Nutritionals (Powder substance)
This supplement is EXCELLENT! However, the taste is AWFUL! It supports the liver, kidneys, blood, bones, colon, circulation, and immune function.
(Please research these products! You would probably be able to better decide if these products are good for you. As I said earlier, everything does not work for everyone so please consult with a specialist and or doctor before using any of these supplements!)
If you have read my story, then you know I was diagnosed at the age of 14 with what doctors said was Colitis, but later concluded was Crohn's. As devastating as this news was for me, it was even more devastating for my mother. She was a single, hardworking parent who had to take a leave of absence from work to care for me. She had doctors telling her they were going to try this drug and that drug and this drug to see if anything would work for me, and I can only imagine what was going through my mother's mind. As I said, the symptoms from Crohn’s were horrific enough, and adding to equation were the side effects of these medications. When I was on Prednisone and Cortisone, I had gained so much weight, I was literally squeaking every time I walked! (I can look back at this now and laugh)But because of Crohn's, I had lost so much weight because I was going to the bathroom 20 times a day, but after taking Prednisone and Cortisone, I literally 'blew up' and was eating anything and everything that was not nailed down! I was also dealing with WILD hallucinations, joint pain, and painfully, losing my hair. It was the worst, and yet, even while taking these medications, I was still suffering with some of the symptoms from Crohn’s. That was when my mother had enough. She was desperate and she researched everything. Then she found two people who I am hugely grateful for today--A Chinese herbalist and another herbalist.
With the Chinese herbalist, I was given tea that he had made specifically for me to drink three times a day. I cannot tell you what was in the tea because I do not know, but I can tell you it was horrifying to drink! In addition, an herbalist at a health foods store told my mother to buy the three supplements I named above. While taking these supplements, the herbalist instructed me to continue taking my medical medication and following any doctor’s orders. As many of you know, Prednisone and Cortisone can be dangerous, if not fatal, if stopped completely on a high dosage. So I had to be slowly weaned off. While being weaned off and continuing my other medications, here is how I was instructed to take the three supplements.
-Primal Defense Ultra (Ultimate Probiotic Formula) by Garden of Life
I took 1 cap 3 times a day on an empty stomach while continuing to take my medical medication. So before eating in the morning, I took a cap. Before eating lunch, I took a cap. Before eating dinner, I took a cap. It works best on an empty stomach.
-L-Glutamine Caps (500 MG) by Country Life
While continuing to take my medication, I was instructed to take two caps in between meals. So after breakfast but before lunch, I took 1 cap, and after lunch but before dinner, I took another cap.
-Vitamineral Green by Healthforce Nutritionals (Powder substance)
While continuing to take my medication, I was given this powder substance with water three times a day. My mother mixed about 2 tablespoons in a full glass of water. I preferred cold water because I could avoid the taste better. I had to hurry and drink so that the powder would not go to the bottom.
I want to say within about a month, I was better. As far as cost goes, yes, these three supplements are pricey, but it was the price my family had to pay in order for me to tell my story to you today. Perhaps you may not need all three, that may be fine, but I did take all three together along with the Chinese tea and my medical medication. I also took and continue to take Geritol (because I am anemic). Today, I still take all three supplements and have not had any major flare up since high school. I am now 24 years old, and while I may experience flare ups once every blue moon, they are nothing like I had years ago. But I cannot stress enough the following:
-Consult with a specialist and/or doctor before taking these supplements.
-I did not stop taking my medication and neither should you.
-RESEARCH these supplements.
-everything does not work for everyone; everyone’s body and condition varies.
I hope this works for everyone and if you have any questions, I am happy to answer any. Please feel free to let me know if these supplements were helpful to you! I would love to hear any feedback. Be blessed and stay encouraged =)
-Primal Defense Ultra (Ultimate Probiotic Formula) by Garden of Life
This supplement helps support healthy bacteria counts and healthy pH levels in the gut. It also helps the intestinal lining and helps promote regular bowel function and immune health. As many of you know, those of us who have Colitis or Crohn’s usually have weak immune systems so this is pretty good for that.
-L-Glutamine Caps (500 MG) by Country Life
This supplement helped me a lot because I also had bleeding stomach ulcers. It was able to control the bloody diarrhea I was having as well as the joint pain I was experiencing. It is also good for many other things too.
-Vitamineral Green by Healthforce Nutritionals (Powder substance)
This supplement is EXCELLENT! However, the taste is AWFUL! It supports the liver, kidneys, blood, bones, colon, circulation, and immune function.
(Please research these products! You would probably be able to better decide if these products are good for you. As I said earlier, everything does not work for everyone so please consult with a specialist and or doctor before using any of these supplements!)
If you have read my story, then you know I was diagnosed at the age of 14 with what doctors said was Colitis, but later concluded was Crohn's. As devastating as this news was for me, it was even more devastating for my mother. She was a single, hardworking parent who had to take a leave of absence from work to care for me. She had doctors telling her they were going to try this drug and that drug and this drug to see if anything would work for me, and I can only imagine what was going through my mother's mind. As I said, the symptoms from Crohn’s were horrific enough, and adding to equation were the side effects of these medications. When I was on Prednisone and Cortisone, I had gained so much weight, I was literally squeaking every time I walked! (I can look back at this now and laugh)But because of Crohn's, I had lost so much weight because I was going to the bathroom 20 times a day, but after taking Prednisone and Cortisone, I literally 'blew up' and was eating anything and everything that was not nailed down! I was also dealing with WILD hallucinations, joint pain, and painfully, losing my hair. It was the worst, and yet, even while taking these medications, I was still suffering with some of the symptoms from Crohn’s. That was when my mother had enough. She was desperate and she researched everything. Then she found two people who I am hugely grateful for today--A Chinese herbalist and another herbalist.
With the Chinese herbalist, I was given tea that he had made specifically for me to drink three times a day. I cannot tell you what was in the tea because I do not know, but I can tell you it was horrifying to drink! In addition, an herbalist at a health foods store told my mother to buy the three supplements I named above. While taking these supplements, the herbalist instructed me to continue taking my medical medication and following any doctor’s orders. As many of you know, Prednisone and Cortisone can be dangerous, if not fatal, if stopped completely on a high dosage. So I had to be slowly weaned off. While being weaned off and continuing my other medications, here is how I was instructed to take the three supplements.
-Primal Defense Ultra (Ultimate Probiotic Formula) by Garden of Life
I took 1 cap 3 times a day on an empty stomach while continuing to take my medical medication. So before eating in the morning, I took a cap. Before eating lunch, I took a cap. Before eating dinner, I took a cap. It works best on an empty stomach.
-L-Glutamine Caps (500 MG) by Country Life
While continuing to take my medication, I was instructed to take two caps in between meals. So after breakfast but before lunch, I took 1 cap, and after lunch but before dinner, I took another cap.
-Vitamineral Green by Healthforce Nutritionals (Powder substance)
While continuing to take my medication, I was given this powder substance with water three times a day. My mother mixed about 2 tablespoons in a full glass of water. I preferred cold water because I could avoid the taste better. I had to hurry and drink so that the powder would not go to the bottom.
I want to say within about a month, I was better. As far as cost goes, yes, these three supplements are pricey, but it was the price my family had to pay in order for me to tell my story to you today. Perhaps you may not need all three, that may be fine, but I did take all three together along with the Chinese tea and my medical medication. I also took and continue to take Geritol (because I am anemic). Today, I still take all three supplements and have not had any major flare up since high school. I am now 24 years old, and while I may experience flare ups once every blue moon, they are nothing like I had years ago. But I cannot stress enough the following:
-Consult with a specialist and/or doctor before taking these supplements.
-I did not stop taking my medication and neither should you.
-RESEARCH these supplements.
-everything does not work for everyone; everyone’s body and condition varies.
I hope this works for everyone and if you have any questions, I am happy to answer any. Please feel free to let me know if these supplements were helpful to you! I would love to hear any feedback. Be blessed and stay encouraged =)
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