am i the only one that has colitis?
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Of course not! You are not the only one, there are some other people having this kind of trouble in this world. Please try to see a doctor who is an specialist of this arena. He/she will be able to suggest you the most important and accurate things. Best wishes for your good health.
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No, I wouldn't worry. The blood is probably from there being so much pressure on your bowels. I've had this problem, and you should just take a good laxative, like Carters Little Pills. To keep from having these episodes, you should also drink plenty of liquids, water, juice and so on to keep yourself regulated. Another thing, add more roughage into your diet. Good luck!
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I have IBS nothin to joke or kid around about I hate having it My diet had to change alot from what I use to eat Im sorry im not being very descriptive about the condition but it can be embarassing at times and also very disrupting to your everyday life WWW.webmd.com has alot of info on IBS and its treatment I personally use various prescribed meds to treat my symptoms sometimes they are severe and other times I hardly now i have it but it doesnt leave me in peace for long I have found that if I eat food with less grease and Heavy fats I tend to process better, things that are high in protein are good also because of the lack of absorption in my intestinal tract I try to eat less spicy foods because they only add to my discomfort I dont take fiber unless my Dr specifically tells me to.there are other conditions that are similar but that are not IBS even DRs do not normally self diagnose simply because when you are in any unhealthy condition it is very hard to be overly objective get an medical oppinion could be something worse or possibly even less severe but no sense in not getting it checked out if you believe you do have a medical problem
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I was only 19 when I was diagnosed with I.B.S., so I've had it for 10 years now\n\nTalk to your doctor, who will probably refer to to a gastroenterologist.  There are SEVERAL different forms of IBS, and treatments are different for men and women.    If you appointment with your doctor is not immediate, keep a journal of how often you find yourself in the bathroom.  This can be helpful.\n\nAlso, find a support group.  Start off at www.ibsgroup.org
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I'm sure you know having been diagnosed with Chronic Pancreatitis that your diet is a main topic of the problem.  If you are eating ANY kind of fatty foods, you are simply pouring gasoline on that fire.  Also, have they given you any other tests such as an ERCP, Endoscope, Colonoscopy, Upper GI, Lower GI or maybe even an MRI?  I just recently spent 14 days in the hospital getting regular doses of pain and nausea medication and had all of these test ran.  Luckily I do not have Pancreatitis, but I do have Irritable Bowel Syndrome, which is also diet related (lack of fiber usually); also there is a disease known as Crones Disease that have the same type of symptoms.  I think that maybe you should seek medical attention from a well known Gastrointestinal specialist.  It could be more than your pancreas.
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I get the same problem !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is one of the symptoms for Irritable bowel syndrome. If its real bad  go to a doctor. I was diagnosed with coeliac. maybe ask for a blood test\nAll the best hun' x
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I used to take aloe vera juice for ulcerative colitis, I took it for about a year, it didn't do much for me except for acting as an antacid so I stopped taking it.
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Hi.  im suffering from a ulcerative colitis at the moment.  I have been taking 40 mg. of prednizone, 9 colazal pills and 75 mg of mercaptopurine (6mp) and one rowasa enema at nights.  I have blood in my stool, my stool is very lose and cramping each and everytime.  I was doing really good for the last four years, until i had one alcholic beverage, which they tell you not to have, and the flairups started five weeks ago.  My dr. told me to stay away from fruits, vegtables, red meat, fried food,  dairy food, caffine, soda and juice.  he said to only eat white stuff like chicken, pasta, rice, white bread until i see some improvement.  so far im doing a little bit better then i was five weeks ago, but hopefully i'll see some changes soon. if you see no changes in your condition please talk to your gastro. dr. and see what other meds. he can give you.  you had not mentioned your meds. so dont be affraid, im 41 years old and i have been living with this conditon since i was 17.  Just make sure you get your yearly colonoscopy done in time to make sure things are ok and dont stress out cause stress can really affect the colitis, i know its hard, but until they find a cure for us this is the best we can do,  best wishes to you and i wish you a speady recovery.
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Same thing happened to me.  I was lactose intolerant and had IBS.  You have to cleanse your system and then learn which foods are causing it.  Seriously, until you flush your system, everything you eat will cause it.
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If you are having constant pain, ask your doctor to refer to to a gastrointerologist.  He will run tests to determine what the problem is.  Sometimes, general practice doctors don't have the expertise to diagnose problems in the digestive tract.\n\nIf you are not yet an adult, have your folks insists on a gastro consultation.  I suffered from horrible pain for a year while my regular doctor did NOTHING!  Finally, I changed medical plans, and got with a gastro who diagnosed my problem.\n\nPain is a symptom that something is WRONG!  Keep insisting on getting the help you need.  You might want to check out\nwww.ccfa.org for information to see if any of your symptoms match the most common ibd diseases.
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My uncle also has ulcerative colitis, I am very sorry to hear this. If you ever need anyone to talk to please email me. Here is my answer:\n\nMortality\nThe effect of ulcerative colitis on mortality is unclear, but it is thought that the disease primarily affects quality of life, and not lifespan.\n\nCauses\nWhile the cause of ulcerative colitis is unknown, several, possibly interrelated, causes have been suggested.\n\nUnusual Causes\nAt one time it was a practice to give hydrogen peroxide enemas for certain conditions. Sometimes hydrogen peroxide is accidentally introduced into the colon during procedures. This is known to cause a condition that appears to be identical to ulcerative colitis.\n\nUlcerative colitis has been reported subsequent to administration of vitamin B6 and iron as dietary supplements, suggesting that these might be causative factors.\n\nTreatment with Drugs\nStandard treatment for ulcerative colitis depends on extent of involvement and disease severity. The goal is to induce remission initially with medications, followed by the administration of maintenance medications to prevent a relapse of the disease. The concept of induction of remission and maintenance of remission is very important. The medications used to induce and maintain a remission somewhat overlap, but the treatments are different. Physicians first direct treatment to inducing a remission which involves relief of symptoms and mucosal healing of the lining of the colon and then longer term treatment to maintan the remission.\n\nSurgery\nUnlike Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis can generally be cured by surgical removal of the large intestine. This procedure is necessary in the event of: exsanguinating hemorrhage, frank perforation or documented or strongly suspected carcinoma. Surgery is also indicated for patients with severe colitis or toxic megacolon. Patients with symptoms that are disabling and do not respond to drugs may wish to consider whether surgery would improve the quality of life.\n\nUlcerative colitis is a disease that affects many parts of the body outside the intestinal tract. In rare cases the extra-intestinal manifestations of the disease may require removal of the colon.\n\nGeneral\nThe initial diagnostic workup for ulcerative colitis includes the following:\n\nA complete blood count is done to check for anemia; thrombocytosis, a high platelet count, is occasionally seen \nElectrolyte studies and renal function tests are done, as chronic diarrhea may be associated with hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia and pre-renal failure. \nLiver function tests are performed to screen for bile duct involvement: primary sclerosing cholangitis. \nX-ray \nUrinalysis \nStool culture, to rule out parasites and infectious causes. \nErythrocyte sedimentation rate can be measured, with an elevated sedimentation rate indicating that an inflammatory process is present. \nAlthough ulcerative colitis is a disease of unknown causation, inquiry should be made as to unusual factors believed to trigger the disease. Factors may include: recent cessation of tobacco smoking; recent administration of large doses of iron or vitamin B6; hydrogen peroxide in enemas or other procedures.\n\nI hope this has helped. I got all my info from Wkipedia. Fight through this, and please email me if you need someone to talk to. toaster9795@yahoo.com
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Hey,\n   I have autoimmune problems as well.  Sucks don't it...\n\nMine is Polyglandular Deficiency Syndrome type II  and I am developing the arthritis to go with it...\n\nIf you need to talk contact me \n\nI'll give you my regular e-mail\nGraugeist@comcast.net
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Have you been tested for Celiac Disease?  Studies show that as many as 60% of people labeled with IBS (I say labeled because IBS is not a diagnosis, that is, it does not define the source/cause of the symptoms) actually have Celiac Disease.\n\nCeliac disease is an autoimmune disease that damages the lining of the small intestine.  It is caused by an allergy to certain proteins in wheat, rye and barley called glutens/gliadins.\n\nDoctors in the U.S. are so 'unknowledgeable' that they only diagnose this disorder in 3% of the patients with the disease.  It is a common disease, occurring in about 1 person in 100, but is only diagnosed at a rate of 1 in 3500 in the U.S.\n\nAnother possibility is food allergies/intolerances which are common causes of IBS-labeled symptoms.  The gold-standard for diagnosing food allergies is an elimination diet.  You may need to find a nutritional food allergy specialist to help you evaluate this possibility.\n\nBest wishes and good luck.
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If it happens often this way it could be Irritable Bowel syndrome......see a doc.
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Hi There \n\nShe needs to do a colon and liver cleanse to clear out the toxins in the colon and blood. This is what causes the issue. DO a 5-7 juice fast with the proper herbs and plenty of water and see the health improve dramatically. Email me with any questions.\n\nCause \nThis is caused by faulty diet, too many food mixtures irritating the stomach and bowels, hasty eating (insufficient mastication and saliva), taking liquids while eating, excessive use of cathartics, and foods cooked in aluminum. \n\nThe infection of the bowel which results from meat-eating also gives rise to colitis and causes a spastic or contracted condition of the descending colon, a condition found in the most obstinate forms of constipation. \n\nHerbal Aids \n1.Garlic Oil for Chronic Colitis, Ulcerated Stomach, etc. Take the garlic oil internally over a period of time, 1 dessert spoonful 3-4 times daily. \n\n2.See formula for cathartic injection for colitis using bayberry, African ginger and pinus. \n\n3.See formula for colitis using white oak, golden seal and myrrh. \n\n4.Dr. Christopher's Colitis Formula: Contains marshmallow, slippery elm, comfrey root, lobelia, ginger, wild yam. This formula is for the relief of colitis, and should be used in conjunction with the lower bowel formula and the mucusless diet. \n\n5.Slippery Elm: Many recommend beating up an egg with a teaspoonful of the powdered bark, pouring boiling milk over it and sweetening it. Taken three times a day this way or in the form of a mucilage it is said to be wonderful in curing gastritis, gastric catarrh, mucous colitis and enteritis. \n\n6.From Questions to Dr. Christopher's Newsletter. Question: Is there a natural treatment for mucous colitis (spastic colon) where one could not eat raw vegetables or use laxatives? Answer: Colitis is an inflammation of the colon or large intestine and especially of its mucous membrane. This is characterized either by runny or constipated bowels, mucoid discharge from the bowel, weakness in the abdomen, recurrent headache, pain, dizziness, etc. The cause of this condition is a faulty diet, too many food mixtures which irritate the stomach and bowels, hasty eating with insufficient mastication and salivation, consuming excessive liquids with meals, overuse of cathartics and eating food prepared and served in aluminum kitchenware. \n\nThe best and quickest way to treat the condition is to reverse the habits listed above: (1) Eat only when hungry and not between times of hunger. (2) Drink no fluids while eating and this includes a period of fifteen to twenty minutes before meals and thirty minutes after eating. We suggest this so that the chewing of food will produce a thin paste of liquid out of the food and natural saliva. The flowing saliva will act as a signal causing the digestive juices to start for better assimilation. (3) Follow the instructions given in The Three Day Cleanse and Mucusless Diet preferably using the carrot or apple juice as the cleansing agent. Chew the juices by swishing them around in the mouth. As suggested in the booklet, use as juice as is desired. (4) Each day have a cup, three times per day, of tea or green drink made up of three parts comfrey root or leaves, slippery elm bark, mullein leaves and one part lobelia. (5) Have a dish or more of gruel made with presoaked, low heated, uncooked grains, singly or grouped. Barley, wheat, rye, millet or buckwheat are all excellent choices. To one of the grains or a mixture of several of them add 1/4 or 1/3 of their volume in flaxseed and/or psyllium seed. When eating this gruel, honey or a fresh, first pressed, mild tasting olive oil may be used. (6) Breath deeply each day for ten minutes or more to aid digesting. (7) Use as much of our lower bowel tonicas is needed to produce three or more bowel movements per day. Think health and watch the improvement. \n\n7.Juices for Colitis: Carrot, carrot & coconut, pear, fig. \n\n8.Cabbage: Apply 3 or 4 layers of cabbage leaves over
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I too used to suffer from irritable colon, I tried many remedies in the market but nothing will work until I finally  realized that it was to do with the change in my diet that make me feel ill. In order to be more healthy I was eating a lot of fibre and much onions and garlic. Since I started consuming them in moderation and eating more carbohydrates all problem dissapeared. sometimes it is not good to change your diet drastically. So maybe it is to do with your diet, watch out!!!!
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Not something that should be dealt with here. Addisonian Crisis is no joke. So I don't understand your Crohn's question. You or your friend has Crohn's?