I had my colon removed and an s-pouch built in 1989. I think they went to j-pouches soon after. I developed pouchitis which I had to treat with intermittent antibiotics monthly. Nine months and 5 days ago when I came off the antibiotics for the last time my doc said lets try something new. Since then I have taken a full dose of Miralax (or generic) upon waking every morning, 4 grams of pentasa daily which do not bother me at all, and one Activia yogurt every morning. Thats is. I drink plenty of water, don't eat nuts, popcorn, or many raw veggies or fruits, and walk a lot. When travelling in some countries I don't find Activia, but I always find some kind of yogurt. I feel great. I am having to watch my weight now because I feel so good. So much better than the 20+ years I was taking antibiotics.
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Pentassa keeped me in remission for 3 years, then it gave me nasal pyolops so I switched to xifican for a few years. Then I flared! went on remi! then nothing but canassa for over 4 years. Recently flared, got back into remission and put myself back on Pentassa. I do fine on a half dose. Great stuff and congrats it's working for you. I also use probiotics and canassa.
I may be living in a fool's paradise these last nine months but I like it.