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Calmoseptine is SO GOOD. Also, this is EXTREMELY GOOD TOO. Ointment. What you should do is use calmoseptine and this together. Sometimes you should put calmoseptine and this together, then in a few minutes like 5-10 minutes re-apply the vitamin a+d ointment. It will feel WAY colder than usually and provide a bunch of relief. TRUST me on this one. People will recommend maybe getting a bidet or desitin (some people desitin works not bad but not for me at all), but calmoseptine + vitamin a+d IS SO GOOD. Careful about it staining clothes...the calmoseptine more so than the vitamin a+d. GOOD LUCK

I used to take 5 billion bacteria, found that different brands didn't do much of a difference VS different strenght for me. Also, for me more was not better, and I never finished the pot of 12 billion, was a bit too much for me, and went back to 5 billion.

I stopped taking them now as I've bought a yogurt-maker and I make homemade yogurt as per the SCD diet (I don't really follow the diet entirely though, only reduced and not removed carbs). My understanding is that basically probiotics from live yogurt are always better than from a pill, but I couldn't have too much yogurt before as I became somewhat sensitive to lactose. The SCD yogurt ferments for 24h, so the lactose is gone by the time it's done.

Might be worth considering, in particular if you are worried about price? My yogurt maker cost £25, and all I need to buy each week is a pot of plain yogurt (say £1, lasts 2+ weeks), and some UTH milk (can't be bothered to boil normal milk in advance to sterilise it) (another 50p?), and one batch on that baby makes 7 little pots, so lasts a week. I take it for breakfast on an empty stomach (with fruits or slice of bread if you tolerate it), overall much better than when I was taking probiotics in pills. You could also have more of it per day than I do, or buy a model that makes one big batch rather than 7 small ones. If you go that way, make sure the yogurt maker is a plugged-in one that can therefore be on for 24h (many use boiled water for temperature control, which is great, but won't keep your yogurt warm enough for 24h).

Hope you are doing ok, don't hesitate to use this subreddit to vent or talk to someone. You'll get better!!! :)

Yes I'll be happy to tell you more.

I guess in circles outside the common health system it's well known that bacteria in the gut controls the immune system?

By recolonizing the gut with bacteria from a healthy donor the gut will re-balance and the immune system will be operational again.
This is at least the theory and in many cases it seems to work!

I'll suggest you have a look at this:

• Probiotic Therapy Research Centre
  
  
• Taymount Clinic - these guys are doing FMT.
  
  
• The power of poop - do it yourself.
  
  
• A list of doctors performing FMT
  
  
• Fecal Transplant Guidebook A pretty comprehensive guide. includes a take on psychological aspects. This is the guide I used.
  
  I just wanted my life back and it seems like I'm on my way to a healthy future without having to think about shit, literally, all day. Hope it'll help you too.
  
  
  
  
  

VSL#3 is very expensive, they do offer a printable coupon on their website that's about 30% off.

The one you linked to seems to make no claims on number of bacteria from the images posted, just 300mg of "probiotic blend". This is a red flag to me. The Amazon description does give a number, but it's 1 billion, which is childs play. The double strength vsl is 900 billion.

You might as well get something [like this] (https://www.amazon.com/Garden-Life-Organic-Probiotic-Supplement/dp/B00AR0FREW) and just not take full doses (it's a powder you scoop out). The bacteria per dollar is about a factor of 10 greater than the one you posted.

Another note, the probiotics that need refrigeration generally work better.

Hi! I have Lymphocytic Colitis, another form of Microscopic Colitis. I know how hard it can be to get your GI to take it seriously. Most of them have very little knowledge about the disease unfortunately.

Super important to realize that diet is the only way to attain long term remission. I HIGHLY recommend taking the Enterolab stool test (they send it to you in the mail so you do it at home- doctors wont be able to provide them because Enterolab has a patent on the testing method and they are the only ones who can run them). Basically this test will tell you what foods you are having an autoimmune reaction to so you can avoid them.

One thing that has really helped me is going on a STRICT gluten free diet. Gluten is the main culprit in most cases of MC, so I would definitely do that as a first step. It’s also really important to take care to avoid all cross contamination too.

Stress causes my symptoms to get much worse too so I practice a lot of stress management techniques like yoga and meditation and that helps too.

Highly recommend reading this book, as it gave me way more info on MC than any of my doctors (I’ve pretty much given up on doctors helping me with this); https://www.amazon.com/Microscopic-Colitis-Wayne-Persky-ebook/dp/B0092SJ72S

Also, avoid all artificial sweeteners and anything high fiber, as those foods will further irritate your already inflamed intestines.


Finally, I’m really sorry you’re going through this. I understand how frustrating and debilitating it can be to live with MC, but once you start making progress with determining dietary triggers, you’ll start feeling better mentally.

Feel free to reach me via DM if you want to talk more about it. I’ve learned quite a bit over the last few years since I was diagnosed.

The surgery is a lot to deal with but when it's over you will feel like you have your life back. I bought a bidet from amazon and it really helps me.


toilet


Portable

I like to be clean because the movements are more acidic.

This is a great thread for discussion. If I may add...

1. Even better than a peri-bottle is a washlet. Basically an add-on bidet for a standard toilet. If you can get one that has HOT and COLD water, you will LOVE cleaning your bum with warm water. It chips away at pain quickly and dries without TP in a few minutes. Here is one on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Astor-Non-Electric-Mechanical-Toilet-Attachment/dp/B003TPGPUW/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1394858584&sr=8-8&keywords=washlet
   
   
2. If you've got cash to spare, or if you want convenience while not at home, Toto sells a portable washlet that I've been tempted to buy. The description is misleading since you have to put warm water into it beforehand. http://www.amazon.com/Toto-HW300-W-Portable-Travel-Washlet/dp/B008O1G4LQ

You've got lots of great replies already, so I'm just going to add one suggestion.

In addition to whatever else, start taking l-glutamine - something like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GIUQR8

L-Glutamine is an amino acid, available in powder form, sold as a body building supplement. If you take a few teaspoons of it with water, twice a day, it really helps heal the gut and clears up diarrhoea. It can clear up bleeding, mucus and diarrhoea within a couple of days of starting taking it. It's very reliable and it's dose dependant - if the bleeding is bad, up the dose. Don't over do it though - more than a tablespoon twice a day is too much.

You could try the road by eating certain types of food, as stated in this book:

https://www.amazon.com/Self-Healing-Colitis-Crohns-4th/dp/0971752656

Morning:
Only bananas, ripe (brown spickles on the skin)

Afternoon:
Juice of bananas, apple and celery

Evening:
Steamed sweet potatoes with steamed carrots

Try this for a few days/a week and see if it helps.

Quit eating animal food and dairy products and stop using oils.

If it does help and your stools are normal and there is no blood, there is a followup as stated in the book. It’s really worth reading!

it sucks when you kinda feel in the wind. hopefully you get a new specialist soon.

BRAT is a good short term solution, for when you're sick. Everyone's dietary needs are different long term, but I also found this book to be very helpful. Its about reducing your intake of inflammatory foods, and taking steps to understand what your body reacts to. I share it with everyone recently diagnosed: https://www.amazon.ca/New-Eating-Right-Bad-Gut/dp/0452279763

I take Prebiotin (prebiotics) and then some high quality probiotic pills my wife buys at a holistic pharmacy.
http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B001RVFSFS/ref=sr_ph_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1463769614&sr=sr-1&keywords=prebiotin
If you have a good health food store, ask them what they recommend. I also have incorporated kombucha and yogurt into my diet.

I buy these, they have helped me so much. Amazon has the best price, I've looked.

Did you know Amazon will donate a portion of every purchase if you shop by going to smile.amazon.com instead? Over $50,000,000 has been raised for charity - all you need to do is change the URL!

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There's a new book out called "The Wild Life of Our Bodies" that has a lot of great info on the current research in this area.

One of the best decision I ever made. It takes some getting used to but worth the learning curve.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074W7XLVM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_nFSQAbWV3EER4

I've never had that problem myself. If anything it eases it. Have you tried vaping? I smoke out of bongs using hempwick and my MFLB for vaping. If anything the butane lighter fluid could be an irritant for you.

Beeline Hemp Wick

The hemp wick also gives the bud a more natural taste instead of tasting the butane. I've had the same spool for a year now and it's only about 1/3rd done.

Read this: https://www.amazon.com/Fix-Your-Gut-Definitive-Digestive-ebook/dp/B00JNL0SYKhttps://www.amazon.com/Fix-Your-Gut-Definitive-Digestive-ebook/dp/B00JNL0SYK

Follow the protocol for what your diagnosis is. Stay aware of when your body may be ready to taper the treatment.

I did this protocol when meds were not working and I'm 90% on my way to remission again.

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Also, like others have said, maybe hold off on the drinking in the club if it can ultimately ruin/end your night.

I've tried several and don't have a strong preference. Most recently I've used Healthy Origins (two caps, twice a day... which is probably a lot): http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00309S4C4/