Ulcerative colitis - 4 weeks on LDN

December 28, 2007

Hi,

I just wanted to share my experience with you. I have struggled with

colitis for some years now, as I have a moderate inflammation

throughout my colon. My symptoms are mainly bleeding (resulting in

lack of iron and anemia), diarea, tiredness, stomach-pain and some

joint-pain. In the beginning my bad periods were not that bad, and

did not last long. But as the colitis has progressed, I now have

quite bad flares, my last one lasting from june up until now, causing

me to loose 15 kg.

Now, before I stared LDN, I have tried a lot of diets, and I know I

feel better when I don't eat any sugar, wheat, yeast, milk, red meat

or tomatoes. So I have continued to avoid these.

Instantly after taking my first dose of LDN I felt something

happening. The stress and tension I have had in my body almost

constantly for the last 2 years dissapeared, and I actually felt

relaxed. I can see how that could be a placebo-effect, but I still

think it's a bit strange, as I was feeling nervous and a bit scared

before taking the dose. (I took 3 mg for a week, and then 4,5) Now,

after 4 weeks on LDN, I have to say I feel almost like a normal

person. I now have on average one bowel movement a day, where I used

to have from 5 - 15. My stool is firm, and there's not so much blood,

although I can still se traces of it. My stomach-pain is no longer a

real pain, it's more of a discomfort, but still there. I recon it

will go away in a while - Rome was not buildt in a day. But the

biggest difference is in my energy-level. Before LDN I had days where

I was unable to stay awake the whole day, and the only thing that

could get me out of bed was the urgency to get to the toilet. Now I

can work most of the day without having to sit down.

I am so glad that I went through the trouble of finding a doctor who

would prescribe LDN, and that I can take responsibillity for my own

health by using it. Combined with my diet, I think LDN will make my

life so much easier. I hope maybe my story can inspire others with

colitis to give it a try.

-Mari

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