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fifth flare up in 5 months.

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PosyPooh2
PosyPooh2

Diagnosed 2 years ago , all quite until 5 months ago, now having flare ups once a month. I do have a referral to gastro department but there is a 45 week waiting list. I can not keep taking time off work , I have lost a stone in weight and now under recommended BMI .

After second flare up suffered dreadful ABS, managed to get that under control by taking psyllium husk, inulin and slippery elm. Occasionally take prebiotics and alo vera juice and L glutamine , to top up my gut flora.

Feeling a little desperate, anybody got any ideas.

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  • patricia58637
    patricia58637 PosyPooh2

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    thank you for the info i have horrible stomach cramps and am constipated as well i took DUCOLAX LAST night and am drinking lots of water nothing yet any suggestions please?

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      Guest patricia58637

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      I would drink prune juice it usually works with in the hour or two...Prune juice is good to keep on hand... it works and is actually healthy for you!

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