Jon,
Which brand do you take and how long before you noticed an effect?
Thanks and I hope it continues working. Have you weaned yourself off of your meds?

Very interesting; just spent some time reading up on this. I think I just may give it a try! Thank you

I was reading about aloe and that it is also good for diabetics. Does anyone know if it lowers the blood sugar? I have been thinking of trying it, but I didn't know how it would affect my hypoglycemia.

Do you still have bloating after you eat or did it help with that too?

hey,

this is what i take http://www.evergreen.ie/aloe-pura-aloe-vera-digestive-aid-juice/000240pd.aspx

i sorta weaned myself of the meds, until i just wasnt arsed taking them anymore. i mean while on the meds i was flaring up every 6 to 8 weeks. so i dont think they were making any difference anyway.

i was told that you have to take it for at least 2 months to get the most benefit.

try it, im sure you wont regret it! its the best thing ive ever done for my uc!!

Jon

Thanks for the advice im going to give it a try!xx

Not trying to be a downer but I tried it about a year and a half ago when I was in a crazy flare and it did nothing for me; no relief from any of my symptoms. The taste was god awful too, I would have rather been drinking bowel prep!

Anyway, if it works for some of you, great! I wish you all continued success.

I was first diagnosed with uc at 15 yrs and am now 65. Hospitalized twice and tried many different treatments over the years. Introduced to a product called Reliv 5 years ago and have gotten great results. Just wanted to pass along what worked for me and also worked for my wife for allergies.

I've tried it on and off over the years and I just cannot get past the taste. I've tried adding it to different beverages and still, I taste it and I am turned off. It's kind of like when you hide icky medicine in a hot dog for your dog and they look at you like, who ya kiddin'.

Anyway, I think it's worth a trying since it's easy to incorporate into your diet. I do know that some people can't tolerate it, but you only know that by giving it a whirl.

Hi, in response to Akie, I tried it too, also when I had BIG time problems (internal abscess burst, huge surgery, horrible inflammation, etc.) but I don't think it's fair to judge it based just on us using it during really bad times. I took capsules, not juice, so no problem with taste. But like so many other medications, I develop a bad attitude towards it if it didn't help.

I'm doing fairly well now and think I may give it another try. Anything to get the bloating, diahhrea, accidents under control, otherwise just means more strictures and more surgeries in the future!

Good luck to you all!

I have heard the complaint about taste many times. I take four products in one shake twice a day (have coronary artery disease) and have no problem. In fact I just mix with water and ice. You can also use juice or add fruit and put in a mixer, there are many ways to satisfy the taste. Also do not initially go by the suggested amounts when you first start. You should take in low amounts to begin with as there is soluble fibre in the product (gradually increase).

The reason I asked how long it took to notice a difference was because often natural treatments take time because there is actual healing involved. They aren't pred. But, I too get discouraged if I don't notice a difference . I don't think it does any harm adding aloe anyway, unless you have D, because it does have a laxative component. You can get brands, such as Georges Road Runner, which taste like water and have the laxative component removed, so are good for IBD.

I found an Aloe Vera in capsule form today; very confused though (it says not to take if inflammed bowel problems)? Now I don't know if I should try this or not.

That's because of the laxative component of aloe, I assume. Georges is recommended for IBD because that component has been removed.

Ok, if I'm reading all this right, aloe would be safe to take if the laxative component is removed from it but otherwise, don't take this stuff right? I've been reading up on this on other sites and that seems to be the concensus. I will look for some here (Georges' is not available locally here that I know of but will keep doing my homework); I want to try this so bad! Thank you for your help.