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- author: LaCremerie
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Remission is Possible - What I Learned After 20 Years with Ulcerative Colitis
I’ve had ulcerative colitis since I was 24—I'm now 44—and I’ve been in remission for the past 10 years. I was
initially prescribed Salofalk (Mesalazine), but it didn’t work for me. These days, I manage my UC with
Imuran(Azathioprine) an immunosuppressant, a restricted diet, and regular exercise.
A bit of backstory: when I was first diagnosed, I had just started my career as a city bus operator. Needless to
say, it was a nightmare. I often experienced urgency while driving a packed bus, and there were more than a few
close calls where I nearly soiled myself on the job. It was humiliating, stressful, and physically exhausting.
I’ve dealt with the full range of UC symptoms, such as severe bleeding, drastic weight loss, and multiple hospital
stays. Things really changed for me when I started having kids. That gave me a bigger reason to get better, not just
for myself but for them. One way I managed UC at work was by using the washroom at every possible opportunity, even
when I didn’t feel the urge.
So, I began tracking everything, what I ate and how I felt afterward. I kept a detailed log of symptoms ranging from
mild to severe: abdominal cramping, black or foul-smelling stool, excess gas (farting / burping), urgency, blood in
the stool, and how often I was going to the washroom (which used to be 4 to 10 times a day). Alongside that, I
logged exactly what I was eating each day.
I used a trial-and-error method, starting by eating freely, then removing foods one by one to see which ones
triggered flare-ups. If you want to try something similar, you could either start this way or take a stricter
approach: stick to only ‘safe’ foods first, and gradually reintroduce others to identify your triggers.
For me, foods high in potassium seemed to be a problem, bananas, avocados, and salmon all triggered symptoms. Dairy
was another major issue: milk, yogurt, cheese, ice cream, and cream cheese were all off-limits. Fried foods, heavily
spiced meals or specific spices, beer, an
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- author: Ok-Lion-2789
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Respectfully, as someone who has also had UC for over 20 years, I do think you’re putting too much emphasis on diet
and not enough on meds. In remission, I eat whatever I want. I think a lot of us also struggle with IBS and it’s
easy to conflate the two but we shouldn’t. There is no evidence that diet alone is enough. A healthy diet is good
for everyone, not just UC patients.
The best advice is to work with your doctor to find a medication that works. Advocate for yourself when a medicine
stops working. It may take a few. You may get varied success. It’s a lot of trial and error.
You shouldn’t settle for anything less than remission and a normal life. I see too many people here saying well
since I’m only going 4 times and only popping myself once a day that’s soo much better. Better is not good enough.
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- author: Lambda_19
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text: ' > 100% agree with this. I had a lot of trouble finding a medication that worked but on one that''s got me into remission just now and able to lead a normal life without dietary restrictions etc.'
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- author: LaCremerie
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> I completely understand and respect your perspective. While dietary changes may not have worked for you, they have made a real difference for me and for many others as well.
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> That said, I want to be fully transparent: it’s not just my diet keeping me in remission, it’s my medication. I know this because whenever I forget to take it, I experience immediate symptoms like bloating and cramps. I usually carry extra doses with me for that reason. So yes, the medication is doing the heavy lifting, but I believe my diet helps prevent flares from returning.
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> The mindset of "all or nothing" doesn’t offer much value to those who are struggling and desperate for answers. Everyone’s body responds differently to treatments. By dismissing alternative approaches outright, we risk discouraging people from trying something that might actually help them.
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> UC is a lifelong condition, and no two journeys are the same. What works for one person might not work for another, but that doesn’t mean it’s worthless. We all need to keep looking for what helps us live better, day by day.
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- author: JustAwareness183
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text: ' > The emphasis on diet is not to say it''s a cure, it''s to say they found relief/ease of symptoms from avoiding certain foods. As we all know, foods absolutely will exacerbate symptoms. It won''t cure the root cause of UC but it absolutely does alleviate our suffering of UC.'
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- author: ''
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- author: BunchAlternative6172
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text: ' > Respectfully, I haven''t been on meds in 15 or so years. Actually just had a colonoscopy last Monday for a polyp. Occasional cramping, but it''s controlled generally or I know if something will happen. But, yeah, just different for everyone.'
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- author: HostSea4267
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> Can you please stop posting this? You’re a shill for people that don’t want to take accountability and want someone else to solve their problem. You just go around trash talking people in remission who figured out an elimination diet.
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> In remission, you eat whatever you want; stress and food are the only stimulants.
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> That’s likely the reason you come out of remission.
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- author: ''
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- author: SpecCWannabe
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Personally, diet/food isn't related to triggering my UC, at all. In remission, I can eat anything any anything,
spicy, raw fish, dairy, high fiber, red meat, greasy, fast food, preserved/processed food, whatever and my UC isn't
acting up at all.
In contary, during flare, all types of food makes me sick.
From what I experienced in controlingl the UC, you have to get the right medication that is well responsive to your
UC. Keep it 100% under controlled, if possible, because any remaining inflammation is like having a time-bomb inside
your guts, waiting to explodes. If the full remission is achieved, it is easier to get it sustained in the long
term, given that you take good care of yourself such as eating right, stay away from stress, anxiety, alcohol,
exercise regularly and have enough rest.
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- author: Turbohog
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You never even had to use a biologic? Glad you're doing good, but too preachy for someone who clearly has milder UC.
I ate well, exercised daily, and burned through literally every available drug.
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- author: Conscious_Warning946
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text: ' > I''m like you. Everyone is different and I''m sadly very advanced and unresponsive to medication so far. Best of luck friend we all are going to need it'
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- author: mannDog74
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text: ' > Isnt imuran a biologic?'
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- author: ''
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- author: MacDugin
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text: ' > Now it’s a competition who has the worst UC?'
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- author: eughfeuh
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Diet helps to reduce discomfort while your autoimmune disease is flaring up as some foods are more abrasive/cause
gas etc but it does not cause flare ups. It's the meds that improve your condition and help keep you in remission.
By all means avoid food that make your gut feel bad and keep exercising but don't spread misinformation.
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- author: ih8willian
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text: ' > How come I flare up whenever I eat junk food or drink alcohol then?'
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- author: MullH
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Glad this has worked for you. I don't get why people knock down other people's experiences in this group when it
comes to things like diet and exercise. If a person finds a medication that works for them and also that monitoring
their diet or exercising helps their UC then isn't this a good thing? We don't all respond in the exact same way to
anything be it the meds we've tried or the foods we eat.
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- author: Ok-Lion-2789
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> The reason this gets knocked is that people will read this and think they can get in remission without medications. Medication is the single most important part of the equation. When I was in college I had a crap diet. I was in full remission on mesalamine. When I was in my late twenties and had a healthy diet, my UC progressed and it’s been a struggle the last decade. Trust me if it was that easy I’m already doing the hard work and I’d keep it up.
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> People go off their meds only to get worse. People will tell their doctor they don’t want to try the biologic. People need to listen to their doctor. Anyone that shares a success story should be hope remission but ones that focus on diet and magic berries often end in really bad outcomes.
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- author: jpwne
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> Personally I think because the way it’s presented. “Diet and exercise fixed it. Oh by the way I also took some meds.”
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> I think it 100% goes without saying that with a chronic illness like UC you should eat healthy and exercise. But that’s the norm! You should always eat healthy and exercise! If you have UC, if you’re a cop, if you’re tall, if you’re blonde…
>
> Eating healthy and exercising is something we all try and do and adding this “you’re just not doing it right or hardcore enough” vibe to it is not helpful.
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> If you lead a normal healthy life and have UC you need meds. Period.
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- author: ''
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- author: qthdlv
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text: ' > Agree, I think more and more that UC is almost a cluster of similar presentations categorised under one name which is why everyone’s experience is so different. I personally find particular foods to trigger flares, and I’m absolutely sure thanks to 10+ years of meticulous journaling.'
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- author: rachelsstorm
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> I can't speak for anyone else, but the reason why I personally push back against the idea of diet as medicine is because that tactic is used to blame people for their ongoing UC, to guilt them over not being able to control their disease (i.e., you're not disciplined enough if you're still sick). And that concept is used by snake oil salespeople to take advantage of those with UC, to sell them diets, supplements, etc. that don't work. (Not saying the OP is doing that, but it makes those doing the guilting/snake oil seem more legit)
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> If someone feels better omitting certain foods, then good for them. They should eat or not eat whatever they like, it's their life. But it is not accurate that a particular diet or food affects remission, and for the reasons above I find it harmful to perpetuate that idea. Symptoms may be better or worse with certain foods, or you may have to adjust your diet based on surgeries, IBS, acid reflux, etc. People's reactions to what they ingest might be different, their symptoms might vary, but UC is one thing: your immune system attacking your colon without the presence of another infection or disease. Food doesn't cause that dysfunction, and omitting foods won't fix it.
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> Without those exceptions I mentioned, if you are in clinical remission you should be able to eat whatever you would be able to eat if you didn't have UC. If you can't, you may not be in complete remission, or you might have a secondary issue that needs to be diagnosed. I do not want people to miss a chance to better control their UC or to get another condition diagnosed because they believe they're "not eating right."
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- author: KingKramer1-4
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text: ' > It seems to be certain people who do the most knocking and you look at their post history and discover they’re just jaded people and it usually predates their UC and they behave the same way in other subreddits. Some people here hold their experiences against the world and they comment things that often minimize and reduce other people’s experiences and they get upvotes which makes them feel like boss hog at the top of the misery mountain. Whether it’s food or medicine or medicine or whatever if you dig a little deeper on these people you’ll see they just have to be worse off than anyone else'
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- author: Betelgez
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How long have you been on Imuran? I've been in remission for 5 years while I was on it during my 20's, then the
doctor decided I need to stop using it since prolonged use of Imuran increases the chance of other diseases like
cancer. Then the UC came back shortly after. I have been struggling for 10-ish years after that with other
medications (mesalamine, steroids...), until very serious flare happened when they finally put me on biologics. I've
been in deep remission for 4 years now since I've started it.
I am also on a semi-strict diet (off sugar, lactose and processed foods), meditating, staying active in nature...
This seems like a winning combination for me. Hope it stays like that. This disease is a curse. You need to bi
vigilant and respectful, because it will come back otherwise.
I hope you stay healthy and wish you all the best.
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- author: LaCremerie
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> I was on Salofalk for about five years, but the results were limited. I’ve now been on Imuran for around 15 years. I'm fully aware there could be long-term side effects, but I get regular checkups—typically a colonoscopy every two years to stay on top of things. Because I’ve had UC for so long, my doctor is now recommending annual screenings.
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> Thankfully, I live in Canada, so all of this is covered, no extra financial stress. My medication is also fully covered through my work, which makes managing my condition a lot more manageable.
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> In terms of diet, I’ve also found that excessive sugar and processed foods tend to trigger my symptoms, so I do my best to limit those too. I’ve built a long list of personal food triggers over the years, but I know that list will look different for everyone.
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> Even though living with UC can feel like a curse at times, it’s important to remember that many people are facing even more severe physical or mental health challenges. This disease is tough, but it’s not the end of the world. A positive mindset can go a long way.
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> Right now, I’m not looking to change my treatment because what I’m doing is working. But I do want to keep other options in my back pocket in case I ever experience a relapse.
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- author: Standard_College_187
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text: ' > What biologic you taking that got you in remission?'
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- author: Apprehensive_Try3205
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Happy to hear of someone living a normal life! Thank you for sharing and spreading hope!
I too have found the most success with tracking my every symptom, food and activity.
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- author: Advanced_Factor1124
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text: " > Yes me too..\_"
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- author: NewSpell9343
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text: Thank you for your story. I love to hear the positive results, it gives me hope 🙏
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- author: Minute-Cry-4805
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Thank you for your post, some of us really need to hear some positive things about UC. I’m currently maintaining my
UC with strict diet and some days are not so good for me because as I’m human, I fall short with that. Ive been
planning on taking a road trip but I’m deathly afraid to be so far away from my beloved toilet. I refuse to take
immunosuppressants or biological drugs I really think “they” need to do better, these medications are unacceptable
in my eyes. So I did learn to live with diet being my method of treatment. Started with completely eliminating
everything. Anyway, I’m in my first year of diagnosis so I need some hope and your story helps a lot. I’m also
freaking out about going back to work after the summer break, trying to find a way out. I can’t believe you working
with this horrific illness.
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- author: Tiger-Lily88
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text: ' > Ok but the OP is actually taking an immunosuppressant so how do you see that as hopeful for your situation? I understand being wary of immunosuppressants, but UC is doing a LOT more damage to your body than any of the meds could…'
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- author: LaCremerie
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For transparency: my medication Imuran(Azathioprine) plays a major role in keeping me stable. But I truly believe my
diet is what keeps the flares from coming back.
That said, I’ve shared this story before here on the forum, in hopes that anyone going through extreme difficulty
might give this approach an honest try, to see if it helps relieve their symptoms. And I’ve received a fair amount
of criticism and backlash. Some people have tried dietary method and found no improvement, which I completely
understand. But in my case, I discovered that certain foods most would consider harmless, like bananas, salmon, or
dairy, were actually the main culprits behind some of my worst flare-ups. This process takes discipline and
sacrifice. It doesn’t work overnight, and the results can be slow and frustrating.
Stress is another major factor. A few years ago, after my mother passed away, I was under tremendous emotional
pressure, and it nearly pushed me into a relapse. That moment forced me to double down on my diet and take my health
more seriously than ever.
As for how I cope with removing foods I love? Once I’m in a stable phase, I let myself cheat now and then. A banana,
a bit of salmon, pizza or a couple of drinks, small things I enjoy. But I almost always pay the price the next day:
cramps, foul-smelling stool, discomfort. Still, that’s how I "treat" myself, knowing the consequences and staying in
control.
Everyone’s body is different. But if you’re at your wit’s end, I just want to say, it might be worth exploring. Stay
patient, stay curious, and be kind to yourself through the process.
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- author: Wild_Club6012
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A lot of people hating on this.
Good work, glad you figured it out. Too many people in this sub are quick to write off diet as a contributing factor
to their disease. In reality it’s a huge part of managing symptoms and there are hundreds of peer reviewed studies
that indicate as much.
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- author: Tiger-Lily88
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text: ' > For me, since I got sick while I was already eating clean for years, it was indeed rather fast to write it off as not a big contributing factor. But others have tried several different diets before finding no change.'
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- author: LaCremerie
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> Thanks. I’ve shared this before and received the same backlash and criticism, but I honestly believe some people may have tried this approach and simply didn’t see results.
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> What I think might be happening is that they’re missing hidden triggers. Certain foods, like bananas, avocados, salmon, or dairy, which seem harmless on the surface, but for me, they turned out to be major culprits.
>
> This isn’t a quick fix; it’s a trial-and-error process that takes time, discipline, and patience. But if you’re at your wit’s end, I truly believe it’s worth giving this an honest try. You have nothing to lose and potentially a lot to gain.
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> It may take years to fully identify your triggers, but the relief you get along the way can make a huge difference.
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- author: Butchmeister80
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text: Just started aza had to stop as buggered my liver so here’s to my next flare arriving lol
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- author: fraksen
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I’ve had it for 43 years. I started taking Imuran (azathioprine) about 15 years ago. It changed my life. I know it
isn’t prescribed much anymore but my doctor says why change a good thing. I’ve been in remission for most of the 15
years. When I have a flare it’s usually due to alcohol consumption,piton or a salad. I’m usually cleared up in 2-3
days.
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- author: Delusional230699
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> Hey can u tell me if u r also taking any other meds with Imuran ?
> How long have u been on it ?
> How often do u flare ?
> Sorry for so many questions.. as I’ve failed mesalamine and added Imuran .. waiting for it to work .
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- author: Standard_College_187
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text: ' > Ive never heard of that medication doctor didnt mention it i was started on biologic'
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- author: tjautobot11
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I’m very happy for you, this disease is miserable. I’m 45 and was diagnosed at 24 also. Though that wasn’t my first
flare up, just the one that got me diagnosed through a hospital stay. My journey has been very different, but I am
happy to read success stories of people taking back control.
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- author: Hoveringforallsorts
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I took my meds for two days after diagnosis, thinking that because the symptoms had cleared I’d be ok, and it wasn’t
fully explained to me due to the small gastro team struggling to cope with all the patients in the borough so I
never got a proper consultation. My bad for not doing my homework. I managed for two years no dietary restrictions
and noting worse than a few extra toilet trips and a little mucus/blood occasionally, but about 6 weeks ago had my
first flare. Now Ive been in hospital for a week and in bed for a month the mesalazine is seeming to do its thing,
but I am scheduled for biological followed by epipen. For the first time in two years plus I look back in the toilet
and go whoop that’s a normal poop. And I’m eating what I want except chilli coffee, alcohol and really junky food.
Everyone’s journey is so so different, and I think while I was unmedicated coffee and chilli were causing me slight
symptoms. But stress is the real killer in my limited and humble opinion, thats what got me first and that’s what
caused my flare. Good luck to everyone on your route to remission, but defo take your meds, I wish I had from the
start.
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- author: jpwne
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Let me just add a quick comment here.
Diagnosed 1993
Restrictive diet 2003-2006
Azatioprine 2006
In therapy to get rid of my obsession with controlling my diet 2006-2007
In remission since 2007 WITH NO RESTRICTIVE DIET
Food can make your life awful if you eat ultra processed shit but if you eat a normal diet for humans you will have
days with bloating and days with many trips to the bathroom. You’ll also have days where that is not the case. Why?
Because that’s how the gut works.
OP: Been there. Good for you. You are not helping anyone with your good intentions. There are people here who need
meds as no 1 and maybe possibly look at their diet. Not the other way round.
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- author: Unlikely-Captain4722
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Thank you for this. I got diagnosed last year at 24. Still dealing with the bleeding and weight loss. Its been hard
on my mental health and I've been worried about my future. This has made me hopeful so thank you!!
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- author: nevermore727
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After my initial diagnosis, I went into remission. After 6 months I stopped meds and remained in remission for 10
years. I ate and drank whatever I wanted, including alcohol, spicy foods, and dairy.
My current flare started last fall. I switched to a bland diet for a while and it did nothing. Meds worked.
This disease is not a response to foods. It’s an immune system malfunction.
It’s possible you have a dairy sensitivity/allergy and the same for the rest of those foods, but announcing that
restricting them has assisted in your remission from ulcerative colitis is a dangerous narrative. You did not
achieve remission by dietary restriction alone, therefore you cannot say that it was the restriction rather than the
meds alone that achieved remission or even contributed to it.
I have a sensitivity to avocado. It makes me vomit until I’m vomiting straight stomach acid. It’s possible to have
food sensitivities AND ulcerative colitis. Respecting your food sensitivities will alleviate suffering those
reactions but it has nothing to do with remission from UC.
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- author: PhilT_Holes
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I’m glad I’m not the only one who has issues with bananas and avocado, another one of my flare up foods is eggs. But
that’s all I’ve been able to rule out for sure. I’m glad what you do works for you.
I just say “I’m gonna poop 5-10 times a day anyways, might as well eat what I want” but I know that’s not the way to
go about it. I don’t want to limit myself of pleasure if I’m going to be in pain anyways.
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- author: Jaybird925
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I was on Imuran for a number of years. It’s very effective at keeping you in remission but it’s one of the more
serious drugs in terms of side effects. My doctor took me off because she was afraid that it could cause serious
issues down the road. I was in remission for about 4 years after I was off the imuran. Unfortunately about a year
ago I started running to the bathroom a lot, having accidents on myself, bleeding and losing weight etc. I just
started Entyvio. I’ve had 3 infusions so far and I’m seeing just a little improvement. I’m hoping to see more
improvement with the 4th. I’ve been on so many medications for this horrible disease. Let’s all pray for a cure in
our lifetime.
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- author: Advanced_Factor1124
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text: ' > Amen'
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- author: SunshineHappyDays28
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text: I was supposed to start Imuran today but Im scared of what Im reading, increase cancer risk. Would you recommend it,
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- author: Advanced_Factor1124
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text: Thank you for the positive thoughts. What kind of exercise do you do
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- author: GinnyGirl77
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I was just diagnosed with UC in Dec. 2024. I’ve also had IBS most of my life and I’m 69. I’m currently having a
flare. I didn’t start Mesalamine until this past April/May. I felt the only thing it really did was to stop the
bleeding. I still have all the other symptoms, which when I wasn’t having a flare up I could handle. From what I
know about the meds, which isn’t all that much, other than how extremely expensive they so I had to use GoodRx and
it costs me $75/month. I’ve seen the cost of some of the other meds and they are so outrageous I’d never be able to
take them. I’m just miserable right now. I just had blood work done and did two stool kits. One came back very
elevated. Doc says it’s due to my flare up and it’s causing a lot of inflammation. Still waiting on the other
results. I also take probiotics twice a day. I’m glad I have Reddit. I don’t feel so alone & isolated anymore.
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- author: Comfortable_Track852
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text: "Just to join in. Have mild/med case of UC for about 15yrs.\_\n\nTried diet only about 1 year w/ no success.\_\n\nTried Mesalamine (Asacol HD) but had a SEVERE reaction. Crazy headaches, high fever. Ended up in hospital, thought I had meningitis. Made a video for wife of what to do with our belongings when I die. Considered suicide (I’m not joking here). The reaction was horrible. They did a spinal tap and everything. Was just a reaction the Asacol HD.\n\nStopped Asacol HD. Was so jaded from the reaction, I tried diet again for several months, no success again.\n\nFinally tried Remicade (infliximab). It worked IMMEDIATELY. Was in remission within days literally. Slowly after about 1 yr, my body stopped responding to Remicade. Switched to Entyvio with 100% success. Been on Entyvio 12ish years now.\_\n\nRecently I started to have a UC flare. Finally realized I have missed my last 3 infusions (6 months of no meds)! Life is busy, work, kids, I was in remission for 12 yrs and literally just missed the calendar entry for Entyvio infusion. In bathroom 10-15 times a day. Finally got insurance to re-authorize infusions, and stated Entyvio again. I have to do the ramp up (0wk, 2wk, 4wk, 8wk) again because I have been off for so long.\_\n\n2 days after Entyvio and I’m already feeling better. Dry farts, 1 bowl movement a day that is starting to form again.\_\n\nI share this all to say everyone is a little different. Takes some trial and error to see what works. I think a combo of diet and medication is best. And DONT forget to get your infusions or take your medicine!\n\nBest of health and healing to everyone. With Entyvio….remission is possible 🤣. Just like the commercial!"
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- author: Beneficial_Camera459
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I'm glad I looked up support and suggestions regarding ulcerative colitis (UC). I haven’t tried the medications that
some people have mentioned.
Do any of you have multiple gastrointestinal (GI) disease diagnoses? My GI history includes:
- SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)
- Diverticulitis
- GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
- MALS (Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome)
- Hiatal hernia
- Gastritis
- IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
- Ulcerative colitis
- Diverticulosis of the colon
This current flare has been unusual. I've never experienced symptoms like jaw pain, neck pain, and dry mouth
before.
The only medications I have been prescribed are: Famotidine (once a day), Rabeprazole DR (twice a day), Zofran,
Sucralfate Oral Suspension, Anucort-HC, and Gas-X.
I have also undergone allergy tests, an elimination diet, and taken various supplements. It’s clear that these
medications aren’t helping, as I keep healing only to return to low-grade fevers. I am very tired of being a strong
advocate, but I’m not giving up. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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