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No good treatment


Fri, March 15, 2019 5:39 AM

Ive taken lots of different meds for this, and nothing seems to work. You get the effect of placebo for some time, but then its back to the fun. Does anyone else feel like the docs are just throwing a dart at the wall and hoping it sticks? -stomache

FPO Stomache
Joined Mar 19, 2019

Fri, June 07, 2019 3:32 PM

Reply posted for Stomache.

I'm sorry you are struggling. I understand the battle. I have been there. I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis more than 15 years ago. I literally lost a job because I had to take so many days off from being sick. Doctors only prescribed more drugs, surgery, and never explained how to improve. I have been medicine free and surgery free for the past 10 years now though with lifestyle changes and natural medicine. The first thing to check is for vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Find a naturopathic doctor near you to run this test along with a food sensitivity test to find out what triggers inflammation in you. Along with that, some supplements that have helped me: l-glutamine, aloe vera, turmeric, and omega 3. it is best to remove common food allergens that increase inflammation: corn, wheat, gluten, dairy, eggs, potatoes, and alcohol. Avoid carageenan in milks and foods. Avoid sugar! Green vegetable juice 3x per week with kale, cucumber, celery, green apple, parsley, and ginger can help reduce inflammation and pain in the body plus help your cells repair themselves. Sleep and exercise are no brainers but especially important for people with Crohns and UC. Also, counseling to talk about trauma, stress, and stuff you normally don't like to talk about could be good for healing. Digestion issues are associated with emotional suppression. Hope this helps :)

FPO cf
Joined Jun 7, 2019

Mon, March 18, 2019 9:54 PM

Reply posted for Stomache.

Hi Stomachache! 

I'm sorry to hear that treatment doesn't seem to be working for you. As aleahmd said, it can take a long time for treatments to start working. It's always a good idea to consult with your doctors, and maybe even other individuals in your support network if you're unsatisfied with your treatment. There are a lot of medical options you can explore so hopefully you can find something that ends up working for you. smiley

That said, I totally understand where you are coming from. It can be extremely frustrating to suffer without seeing results. I've definitely gone through periods where I felt like my treatment path was all chance and luck. That's super tough to cope with. However, a lot of medications take a long time to work and it's important to be persistent. 

I truly hope you have better days in your future! yes

FPO gstew
Joined Mar 18, 2019

Mon, March 18, 2019 9:31 PM

Reply posted for Stomache.

Hi! I am sorry you have not been able to find a treatment that works for you. It took me over six months to find a treatment that worked for me. I would suggest talking with your doctor and maybe asking about adding nutritional therapy like the SCD diet. I do not know if you have crohns or colitis, but if nothing is working you could also discuss surgery options. I hope you find something that works soon!

FPO aleahmd
Joined Sep 8, 2022

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