I am really sorry to hear about your health problems. Have you tried the soy milk, or vegetarian cheese? Try not to think too much about it. I know that's easier said than done but I find that sometimes when you worry too much about health problems they seem to get worse . Try to sing more if you can and try prayer. Norma Stinky Rumpus <stinkyrumpus512@h...> wrote:Many thanks, Dr. Messmer, for your clear explanation about Asacol. It sets my mind at ease to know that the medication is at least not posing a threat to my vocal health. (I still wish it were working better against the colitis.)
I found out today that I am also lactose intolerant. This is a real blow to me, as I already have acid reflux. I gave up all the reflux foods and the only decadent thing left was cheese, which I adore. Now the list of things I can't eat is longer than my hair. What next? I shudder to imagine.
I know this isn't voice related but I could really use some support. I feel very discouraged. Has anyone else out there had health problems of this magnitude? It isn't just that these things are slowing me down, more that I have no idea how or if I can resume performing, because at this point I can't get through a day without having major diarrhea.
Another thing that troubles me. I understand that ulcerative colitis is thought to be related to an over active immune system. When I first started having a lot of performing opportunities and wantedd to stay healthy all the time, I used a lot of echinacea. It really worked for me at that time and I almost never got sick or cancelled. Now I wonder if I somehow abused the echinacea and have brought this whole thing upon myself.
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