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Posted 11/16/2011 4:42 PM (GMT -5)
 

I am wondering if anyone has or is trying any natural treatments for their IBDs.

I myself have been doing a modified SCD/ GAPS

Tumeric

Glutamine

Ginger

Strong Probiotic with Colostrum.

I have been prescribed other natural remedies but the one's listed are the ones I do daily.

For the most part I feel well. Matter of fact I can eat stuff now that used to make me feel like  crap in the past.

I would love to hear some other natural treatments others are using.

 

Posted 11/16/2011 5:04 PM (GMT -5)
Well I do the traditional CD meds, but also take Vit D3, folic acid, magnesium, probiotics, B12, and calcium.
Posted 11/16/2011 5:07 PM (GMT -5)
I'm either allergic or non-responsive to traditional oral RX used for IBD...my sig below shows my regime....
Posted 11/16/2011 5:19 PM (GMT -5)
 

Nanners..my Intergrated doc is a very strong beleiver in Vit D and Magnesium. I take them but not reguraly. I should get tested for my levels.

wow pb4..it looks like you have come a long way. Have you tried glutamine or the strain of probiotic that is in Florastor? S Boulardi I think?? It's supposed to do well with D/urgency issues. I'm curious about the fibre. Wouldnt that 'speed" things up and add to the urgency?

 

Posted 11/16/2011 5:25 PM (GMT -5)
I dont have D (thanks to the fibre, and no mucous issues anymore either thanks to the fibre) the fibre doesn't speed things up (it's not like a laxative) it simply bulks things up which is why no more D or mucousy evacuations, but at the same time it does NOT cause constipation either, plus I drink mainly water and lots of it daily. I tried glutamine for 3 months a few yrs ago, with no noticable difference.

to update my sig (which I tried to go in and do but couldn't for some strange reason) I've also added the infamous vitamin D3 to my regime.
Posted 11/16/2011 9:48 PM (GMT -5)
I also take prescribed medication from my GI, and probiotics, digestive enzymes, herbal teas, B12, D3, iron, selenium, sometimes calcium, B100 complex or multi-vit. I've also tried some other natural remedies like Oil of oregano, aloe vera gel, Maker's Diet, gluten free, and I can't remember what else, cause there's just too many to list.
Based on my experience, natural treatments are not enough for me right now.
Posted 11/16/2011 10:00 PM (GMT -5)
I am taking large doses of Vit B complex, 2 omega 369, Vit D, multi, vit C. tablespoon of molasses a day, eating probiotic yogurt daily, NO PORK.
Posted 11/17/2011 5:31 AM (GMT -5)
No meat fish or poultry, eat lots of turmeric, extra virgin olive oil, calcium, D3, probiotic yogurt everyday, lots of tofu, pasta, cheese, lots of B vitamins, gluten doesn't bother me at all so bread is an important part of my diet.

I think the treatments and foods that people take can be directly related to whether or not they suffer from constipation or diarrhea.
NY VEGGIE
Posted 11/17/2011 10:48 AM (GMT -5)
I'm starting down this path myself. I saw an integrated medicine doc 2 days ago and will be starting an elimination diet after Thanksgiving. No wheat (gluten), dairy, sugar, corn, soy, eggs. He also put me on probiotics, l-glutamine, turmeric, and Bastyr formula B. I'm also drinking aloe juice (just based on what I've read online).

I'm currently on apriso, cimzia and imuran for the Crohn's. I'm terrified of getting the form of lymphoma this combination can cause (hepatosplenic t-cell). It's fatal within 8 months in 85% of patients. I know the risk is low, but if there's something I can do to eliminate the risk, I'd be stupid not to try.

I used to say that these diets were too much work and I'd rather just pop a pill. Part of me still feels that way. However, those pills/injections need to WORK, which they're not. I'm still flaring and getting worse each week. I've reached a point of desperation.
Posted 11/17/2011 11:58 AM (GMT -5)
I mix up a shake every morning with a protein/mulitvitamin mix and then add in glutamine, quercetin (for allergies), probiotics, b12, and b complex. I like having everything in powder or liquid form to just mix it together. I'm also taking fish oil tablets. I'm temporarily adding in aloe juice to help with my flare, and to eat some things with chicory root too.

I saw my naturopath yesterday and am trying a homeopathic remedy (nux vomica--which is just a crazy name!) to help with the awful side effects I experience on prednisone, so fingers crossed it helps.

This morning the GI added in calcium and D as well.

My hope is all these things will help the meds work better, and lessen the toxicity and side effects from them.

Sarah
Posted 11/18/2011 1:17 AM (GMT -5)
nice to see some people on here doing the natural stuff. In my case It has kept my condition mild.
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