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I had been dealing with UC somewhat okay. Life changed, some big stresses, stopped taking the VSL and kicked up soda intake. And crashed.
Couldn't eat or drink. Just ran to the bathroom up to 60-80 times a day.
Sick in bed for weeks, Urgent care and big $ with a diagnosis of UC.
And sent me home. I asked about some type of meds to help and finally was given some Rx's. Rx's made me worse.
One week later, my doctor had me admitted to hospital. And a colonoscopy.
A 2nd opinion of UC. Sent home with2 antibiotics Rx's and Asacol.
Rx's made me so sick. Asacol even worse. All the bad side affects that can happen with Asacol happened to me. I stopped the Asacol and the 2 antibiotics that I'd been given.
Mind fog cleared enough to get back on VSL#3DS. I'm taking 2 packets a day now. My husband is retired military and their pharmacy has no problem filling my script.
In one weeks time I've gone from almost dying to actually be able to eat and drink and walk a little ways outdoors. Without the VSL#3DS, I believe I would be dead. Weight loss was extreme. So, too, the dehydration.
I'm eating a lot of watermelon, too, as it is easy to digest and helps keep me hydrated. Am finally able to tolerate drinking water. Before, drinking water would make me feel like throwing up.
Also using a sound machine at night. Listening to waves has helped keep my body relaxed. Relaxation and even meditation appear to be important in getting better. I never would have known about VSL without doing research online. Thanks for having this discussion board.