Colitis

L-tryptophan aids herpes replication
CMV and Epstein-Barr are in the same family of viruses. I suspect this helps to explain the mysterious deaths by infection that accompanied tryptophan supplementation several years ago. FYI, turkey is a rich source of tryptophan. As I mentioned in another message, my health improved when I eliminated it from... 30 Sep 2008 03:18

Herpesviruses secrete phony IL-10; might cause autoimmune risk
IL-10 is a cytokine vital to the functioning of regulatory T-cells (Tregs). When I found out I had a raging CMV infection<1>, I ran a literature search cross-referencing members of the herpesvirus family with vitamin D3 to see if I could explain why oral supplementation with D3 is much less effective for me th... 5 Oct 2008 22:28

end of the line
Hello, I have had Crohn's since I was Sixteen. I am now 41 years old. I have three children ages 5.5. and 6. My diseace has been active for almost the entire time. I had about five good years with Remicade. The Remicade high is over, and the chohn's symtoms are back. I'm on everything. Prednisone, Humir... 30 Sep 2008 23:50

naturopathic medicine--BS? Or...?
OK, I have had significant intestinal problems. I was dx. with Crohn's Disease (they found inflammation in the terminal ileum), but of late that dx. has been revised due to clear colonoscopies. My symptoms have been more IBSish. My most distressing symptom has been constipation. It can get miserable and last... 28 Sep 2008 12:25

Case study: Ulcerative colitis accompany with strongyloides stercoralis infection
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-09/wjog-uca092308.php Ulcerative colitis accompany with strongyloides stercoralis infection Although exacerbation of UC usually poses little diagnostic dilemma, physicians should remain cognizant to the possibility of an alternative cause for patient symptoms. An a... 24 Sep 2008 22:41

Research: Probiotic bacteria can induce monocyte-derived dendritic cells maturation?
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-09/wjog-pbc092408.php Probiotic bacteria can induce monocyte-derived dendritic cells maturation? Probiotic bacteria are widely used to relieve the symptoms of many disorders such as inflammatory bowel syndrome, diarrhea, and allergies. Probiotic mixtures have also be... 24 Sep 2008 21:39

Research: Simple, inexpensive and objective tools for the assessment of mucosal inflammation: fecal markers
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-09/wjog-sia092408.php Simple, inexpensive and objective tools for the assessment of mucosal inflammation: fecal markers UC and CD, the two major forms of IBD are chronic, idiopathic inflammatory conditions of the gut with a typically relapsing and remitting course. A... 24 Sep 2008 21:39

BUSCOPAN
MY GI diagnonosed me with Mild UC. LAst April. I was put on COLIZIDE (may have a similar name in USA). Anyway that worked quickly I was solid (but severely constipated) within a week. A few weeks ago I started getting loose and watery stools. I went To a different GI and he gave be Buscopan.It made me solid aga... 25 Sep 2008 13:00

Does anyone have GAD and GI problems
Carole Allen wrote: :: Just seeing this, have been on vacation. I have posted before about :: what I take daily, but here goes (without naming brands): :: :: asacol, 6/day :: Calcium Citrate+D - 1260 mg calcium/800 IU D3 :: 1 multivitamin :: Iron - 27 mg ferrous gluconate :: Vit E - 800 IU Excellent. Howeve... 24 Sep 2008 03:12

Anti-inflammatory Analgesic Oil
"Supplementation with omega-3 PUFAs for 3-4 months reduces patient reported joint pain intensity" "Dietary manipulation" Alpha-linolenic acid found in plants. Pain. 2007 May;129(1-2):210-23. Epub 2007 Mar 1. Links Comment in: J Fam Pract. 2007 Aug;56(8):615. Pain. 2007 May;129(1-2):5-7. A meta-analysis ... 21 Sep 2008 03:41