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  • @HeartFarts
    @HeartFarts 3 місяці тому +14

    Just for further education, flares can also include but not limited to: joint pain, fatigue, sweating, chills and low grade fever. That's my experience, at least.

  • @derrickjohnson2302
    @derrickjohnson2302 8 місяців тому +26

    It feel like there’s no way out of this I have days where I don’t want to get out the bed. The pain is so bad just stay strong.

    • @joshgreer3527
      @joshgreer3527 7 місяців тому +2

      I know what you mean having a flare up last few days how do you work did you have to get disability been dilling with this for probably a year after gallbladder surgery do you puke green and have green diarrhea its not always green

    • @hollywitherite416
      @hollywitherite416 5 місяців тому

      You might want to try fodmap diet.i hope this will be helpful ❤️

  • @chiunc
    @chiunc 2 роки тому +19

    Thank you so much for this! This made me understand how things could be for me without making me feel scared.

  • @TheMagicCrafter
    @TheMagicCrafter Рік тому +4

    Searching for answers after I was stood up by my gastro for our scheduled virtual appointment today... which we scheduled over a month ago. 😮‍💨

  • @nicobeing
    @nicobeing Рік тому +31

    This was calming and helpful. Thank you. It's been years since I was diagnosed and a flare still throws me off my game. Thanks for the clear steps. I'll save this as reference.

    • @moxig5717
      @moxig5717 Рік тому +3

      I had two this month. Put me out 3 to 4 days a week. I’m curious if anybody else has diarrhea or vomiting or they have pain in their heart? I think from the vomiting, the strain on my heart, the hospital thought that I had a small heart attack last time.
      How do you know where it comes from that is the scary thing? Do you think it is completely diet?

    • @ElevatedLiving1
      @ElevatedLiving1 10 місяців тому

      ​@@moxig5717checking on you. How do you feel?

  • @shakirhunter5235
    @shakirhunter5235 8 місяців тому +9

    Went years without having a flare; was diagnosed at the age of 6 and went in remission around the age 10. Now I’m 22 and my UC has been back up and running for the past 2 months😪😪

    • @JanFreebersyser-ne7gz
      @JanFreebersyser-ne7gz 2 місяці тому

      Is it constant for 2 months straight? I’m sorry you are going through this it’s no joke

  • @paramedicchrisbookseries
    @paramedicchrisbookseries Місяць тому +1

    Being a chrohn's sufferer myself, this is really helpful to be able to show others.

  • @PK-se2jh
    @PK-se2jh Рік тому +1

    Thankyou 🙏

  • @philippalmer2566
    @philippalmer2566 Рік тому +13

    Hmm, another re-active version Id expect from conventional medicine, there are more pro-active programs to avoid having the flare. The medications do-not remove the cause of the inflamation only the symptom.

    • @erichenningfeld
      @erichenningfeld Рік тому

      .... That's not true. Inflammation is caused by the immune system.
      No one is diet won't help. But diet can't fix the malfunction of the immune system.

  • @euancamz3740
    @euancamz3740 8 місяців тому +7

    Am I the only one who doesn’t get flare ups? It’s just constant symptoms. I’ve had it for 5 years and it’s been constant pain every day.

    • @aidenkletke9049
      @aidenkletke9049 Місяць тому

      Just try to found out what’s going on or change the diet up a little bit but hang in there!!!

    • @SujanDiyali-fc6xh
      @SujanDiyali-fc6xh Місяць тому

      Does it stop paining now

  • @Msh4rky
    @Msh4rky 2 місяці тому +1

    I was diagnosed when I was fifteen after a year of pain and suffering. People are too scared to treat or diagnose children in the US and I almost died because of it. We need to fix our healthcare system or things are only going to get worse.

  • @scampervalley4923
    @scampervalley4923 6 місяців тому +7

    I am just getting over flare up. I’m 50 and just diagnosed in2022, this was 3rd and the worst. The pain was unimaginable, several times I was sure I was gonna pass out, hoping to. Ended up in ER and have missed 3 days of work. I can’t imagine dealing with knowing one of these could be right around corner. I’m currently petrified to move.😮

  • @MrsAlmaTrumble
    @MrsAlmaTrumble Рік тому +23

    Watching as I have a bad flare up. I've had Crohn's since 2013 and still fighting it and to get health insurance to cover my medical.

    • @highxtechlowxlife6618
      @highxtechlowxlife6618 Рік тому +7

      I was diagnosed in 2013 too and have been dealing with the insurance struggle and getting a good care team in place. Hoping things look up for you. Hang in there. ❤

    • @englishliterature6056
      @englishliterature6056 Рік тому +4

      I'm also... feeling frustrated...again and again I'm same situation

    • @MrsAlmaTrumble
      @MrsAlmaTrumble Рік тому +1

      @@highxtechlowxlife6618 thank you. I have to have surgery so I'm still fighting to get health insurance.

    • @MrsAlmaTrumble
      @MrsAlmaTrumble Рік тому

      @@englishliterature6056 thank you.

    • @5CENT-STUDIOS
      @5CENT-STUDIOS Рік тому +3

      We’re in the same boat and as someone experiencing this also I can agree it’s very frustrating

  • @wasanonymous
    @wasanonymous Рік тому +18

    I can get an Ulcerative flareup if I use antibiotics, even topical ones, such as Neosporin. They destroy bacteria in my gut, and I get an overgrowth of bad bacteria, which causes a flareup. Unfortunately, my GIs will only prescribe meds that suppress my immune system and recommend colon surgery when the meds don't work. My GIs know nothing about balancing gut microbiome. They know nothing about diet, probiotics, FMT, ... I've had to learn all this on my own. If I had known earlier, then I never would have taken their meds. All I got from them was side effects, including interstitial nephritis and osteopenia.

    • @DonnaClarke-il2rw
      @DonnaClarke-il2rw 10 місяців тому +1

      What did you do to manage it? I'm away from home in a different country and having a flare up now.

    • @KulmiyeMr
      @KulmiyeMr 7 місяців тому +1

      What did used to heal ?

    • @mrc2165
      @mrc2165 4 місяці тому +4

      That sudden revelation when you realize you're the smartest person in the room.... And you're at your doctor's office

    • @wasanonymous
      @wasanonymous Місяць тому

      @@KulmiyeMr I saw a functional doctor who gave me supplements, one of which killed the overgrowth of bad bacteria in my colon. One of the ingredients in the supplement is an herb that's used in Chinese medicine. In my case, my UC flare-ups are often caused by an overgrowth of bad bacteria in the gut. It makes sense that this supplement would put my flare into remission. However, I still recommend doing your own research before taking any medicines/supplements or undergoing any treatments. My current functional doctor can get a little overzealous.

  • @kB5TVP
    @kB5TVP Місяць тому +1

    Medication would be great if you have a good GI doctor. Mine sucks. Never given me any meds but BENTYL. and we all know that works for a year and neevr works again.

  • @phindz113
    @phindz113 Рік тому +4

    Thank you for this information. Ever since I was diagnosed with IBD, I have been eating Herbalife and it really good with managing gas and constipation..... I've been feeling way better. When I don't have money to buy the Herbalife than I will feel this gas on my abdomen

    • @thedalmatianpack
      @thedalmatianpack 4 місяці тому +1

      Hi I have a Question, Is Herbalife a powder, pills, Etc...? I would love to buy this for my daughter that has pain in her belly often cause of her colitis

  • @rimawankhede2921
    @rimawankhede2921 6 днів тому

    My brother was diagnosed with chrons Nov 23, his age was 36 then, treatment was going on he was having flare in lower abdomen, but he got multiple ulcers in throat, after 3 days of hospitalisation his BP got dropped dr could not find any pulse after some time . We lost him, can someone please help me to understand does it happens this way

  • @RosietheGirls
    @RosietheGirls 4 місяці тому

    Currently at the end of a nasty flare up. Its wiped me out xx

  • @terranovarubacha5473
    @terranovarubacha5473 2 роки тому +7

    Too vague to be of any use. Basically, do what you'd do for any condition.
    Nicely presented though

  • @Sheogoarth
    @Sheogoarth Рік тому +4

    I'm 18 and was Diagnosed with Active colitis a month ago

    • @shaniac437
      @shaniac437 Рік тому +1

      How are you with it? I’ve been diagnosed for two years and live with flareups maybe 8-9x a year. It’s awful

    • @badgutcanada
      @badgutcanada  10 місяців тому

      Please check out our Living With IBD series to learn more. badgut.org/livingwithibd/

  • @philosophicalbarbarian6969
    @philosophicalbarbarian6969 4 місяці тому

    I’ve had this since I was 18. There’s Chanel’s where people claim they have cured themselves with diet and microbiome management but idk. I’m 32 now and terrified I’ve got cancer. But I hate going to the doctor. Uhg.

  • @studfinderball
    @studfinderball 5 місяців тому +1

    This may help to cope: any two ply tp and any body lotion (not body wash), wipe and repeat until paper is clear. Cleans and soothes rectal tissue. Expensive wipes are history!

  • @mdrubelmolla6251
    @mdrubelmolla6251 9 місяців тому +2

    I have ibd and to much pain mucus in stool what i can do please help me

    • @gilla2092
      @gilla2092 9 місяців тому +2

      cut back anything involving acidic, lactose, red meats, sugars and caffeine, NSAIDs, and double on hydration. Get some sleep, take a deep bath

    • @dk8636
      @dk8636 8 місяців тому +5

      Hi I had the disease for over 15 years it was in control for at least 12 years until my doctor's messed up and failed to do the correct test when I had really bad gurgling in my stomach. I would get your Doctor to get you a dietitian and check for deficiency in things like iron, B12, calcium, and potassium etc. Make sure as well all your meds are timed for the same time each day or month week mine monthly now. Drink lots of water and sounds odd but I find Bananas are usually good to eat and helps a little bit. The only other thing I can advise is try and relax when you can and I know this is the difficult part of exercise when you can. I know none of this is a cure but it may help. Best of luck to you.

  • @OmegaAlphaDu
    @OmegaAlphaDu Місяць тому +1

    I was diagnosed today with colitis. 4 days of straight burning and uncomfortable feelings and poor sleep left me in the ER and the doctors found the problem with a CT scan. I just want this too end

  • @e.s.92
    @e.s.92 9 місяців тому +3

    I been trying different medication for 3 years, I even had surgery to remove a part of my intestines and I still ended up
    In the hospital afterwards nothing helps I am mess up, I fallow I strict diet 😭😩😭😩

    • @dk8636
      @dk8636 8 місяців тому +1

      Hi I had the same issue I had the disease for over 15 years it was in control for at least 12 years until my doctor's messed up and failed to do the correct test when I had really bad gurgling in my stomach. I would get your Doctor to get you a dietitian and check for deficiency in things like iron, B12, calcium, and potassium etc. Make sure as well all your meds are timed for the same time each day or month week mine monthly now. Drink lots of water and sounds odd but I find Bananas are usually good to eat and helps a little bit. The only other thing I can advise is try and relax when you can and I know this is the difficult part of exercise when you can. I know none of this is a cure but it may help. Best of luck to you.

    • @tomjjj9037
      @tomjjj9037 5 місяців тому

      Get disability

  • @hfactor6429
    @hfactor6429 11 місяців тому +5

    Mesalamine?? Anyone know if good?

    • @BabyfaceL3DG
      @BabyfaceL3DG 11 місяців тому +3

      Been using it for a week ain’t noticed anything just yet

    • @TheStefangolubovic
      @TheStefangolubovic 10 місяців тому +2

      Be consistent

    • @jamesvega6813
      @jamesvega6813 7 місяців тому +1

      apparently there are better treatments such as infusions with medicine such as Stelara but i did take Mesalamine and it does help quite a bit

    • @cigdamagelungs
      @cigdamagelungs 6 місяців тому

      Ok for uc,not for chrones

    • @jamesvega6813
      @jamesvega6813 6 місяців тому

      @@cigdamagelungs it still helps though I was prescribed to that by my gastroenterologist and while it's not a whole cure all it did help alot

  • @sudeepbhattacharya6271
    @sudeepbhattacharya6271 Місяць тому +2

    I m taking medications regularly yet I am getting unwell. Urgency to go to toilet, cramps in thigh, feeling feverish. I don't know what to do. I am having ileitis.

    • @c.h.7581
      @c.h.7581 День тому

      Did you try quitting gluten (and probably sugar & alcohol)?

    • @sudeepbhattacharya6271
      @sudeepbhattacharya6271 День тому

      @@c.h.7581 I don't take alcohol or tobacco. I avoid milk being lactose intolerant. Gluten intake is also low.

  • @MrJ0mmy
    @MrJ0mmy 4 місяці тому +2

    I'm sick of being so gassy

  • @abdelhadikhalis1500
    @abdelhadikhalis1500 2 роки тому +8

    After examinations, I found out that I have Crohn's disease,so, what is the first step that I must follow, or is there a specific diet?

    • @anikaangel8897
      @anikaangel8897 2 роки тому

      NO CARNIVORE DIET. That will kill you. Whole food plant based diet is the only way

    • @moxig5717
      @moxig5717 Рік тому +1

      Did you find anything out? I thought that was a great question, I think I have the same thing, had it twice this month already it is so incredibly painful that I can hardly stand it. When they ask my pain level, I say nine, with 10 being, I would have to be on fire. Feels like a cheese grater on your intestines. I am not even on medication, I guess I need to think about that first but I’m gonna look for some dietary information and if I find some thing I will bring it here to share it with you

    • @yothatscool6004
      @yothatscool6004 Рік тому +1

      @@moxig5717 ive found that diet plays a role, diet and stress. For me, specific foods dont hurt as long as i include 4-5 organic meals in my diet per week

    • @kerryrus
      @kerryrus Рік тому +3

      @@moxig5717 No alcohol.
      And for diet
      Low fiber diet
      Low FODMAP diet
      Low residue diet
      and
      Carnivore diet.
      I cycled through them and determined that the carnivore diet was the best by far, for me.

    • @edwardkennedy9919
      @edwardkennedy9919 Рік тому

      Carnivore diet

  • @eddkennedy6458
    @eddkennedy6458 4 місяці тому +2

    I've had Ulcerative colitis for 18 year's and the carnivore diet has put my Ulcerative colitis into remission for over 3 years and I'm off all medications

    • @marianmorley
      @marianmorley 4 місяці тому +1

      Yes I have heard about this. I have UC for 27yrs, I drink kefir milk which I make myself with the grains also cod liver oil and aloe Vera are which help but I am unwell a lot now and the disease has spread to the right side. I don't know if I could stick to the meat diet but I will give it a try.

    • @badgutcanada
      @badgutcanada  4 місяці тому +2

      Not all diets work the same for each person. It is best to speak with a dietitian before making any big changes to your diet.

  • @tompchromedome
    @tompchromedome 9 місяців тому +3

    yep the good old doctor stand by when they haven't got a clue """ stress""""
    How did fighter pilots or trench warfare soldiers get on?
    Every diet is totally different with completely opposite and apposing recommendations.
    Just stop eating, look at fasting info if you are not skinny , you are over weight , you must stop stuffing your fat gob.
    During a recent flare I had to travel by car on a couple of eight hour trips , I stopped eating after eight o'clock the night before and got by the next day on a total of 2 small thick shakes and 2 small maccas chips, all day felt more alert while driving and was not tired.

    • @gilla2092
      @gilla2092 9 місяців тому +3

      they didn't. people just died in their 30s and 40s like it was normal

  • @Davidu7
    @Davidu7 Місяць тому

    Is ok to smoke if you have colitis ???

    • @c.h.7581
      @c.h.7581 День тому

      Nope! ..or drink! ..All of that 'fun' stuff will make ya worse, sorryyyy! 😞

  • @kalawren77
    @kalawren77 9 днів тому

    This was so unhelpful

    • @badgutcanada
      @badgutcanada  8 днів тому

      Sorry to hear it did not help you.

  • @elgato9534
    @elgato9534 9 місяців тому +8

    This shit sucks! I had to drive like a maniac in traffic and almost crapped in my company car! I wanted to DIE!😮😢 NO SHIT!