Struggles with Medication
Nishtha shares the harrowing experience of her daughter’s health decline due to a series of medications, including steroids and immunosuppressants, which led to severe side effects. Despite her pleas for dietary considerations, medical professionals insisted that lifestyle choices were irrelevant. This journey highlights the struggles of managing a chronic illness while grappling with the impacts of medication on a young girl's life.In this clip
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#221: A Functional Medicine Approach to Treating Crohn’s and Colitis with Nishtha Patel
Related Questions
How do you mitigate the side effects of taking prednisone for bowel inflammatory diseases?
I regret getting her first infusion because I think her symptoms going away would have been enough if we had kept her on the path of no dairy and gluten. I was just wondering what you think about this situation and how we could possibly go about getting her blood levels checked and reversing this diagnosis if there hasn't been too much damage already. I've seen various results from others while working with you.
A 12-year-old girl born in New Zealand to Indian parents was recently diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in October 2024. Her intermittent major symptoms include pain and discomfort during bowel movements, as well as blood in her stools during flare-ups, which have occurred twice so far, causing her to lose around 2-3 kg each time. She also experiences bloating and wind. She has been taking Pentasa 4 mg daily for the past 12 months, and dietary changes have included removing gluten from her diet.