Tomorrow will be the memorable 300th day since I started taking “Indigo naturalis”.
Today, I have a little diarrhea because I drank for three days in a row until yesterday, but there seems to be no flare-up of ulcerative colitis. I have not taken “Indigo naturalis” for a long time recently. I am rather dependent on the “power of turmeric” in my life (laugh).
I have to cut back a little because my company will be relocating at the beginning of next week, and it is going to be physically demanding for me.
Tomorrow will be my 300th day, so I’ll give a quick recap of what I’ve been up to.
2006.11 Developed ulcerative colitis. Diarrhea continues every day.
2006.12 Started bleeding and the amount of blood increases.
2007.01 Undergoes endoscopy.
2007.02 Diagnosed with ulcerative colitis after endoscopy, blood, and histological examination.
2007.02 Started taking Pentasa (3 tablets x 3 times/day) and Ilicoron (1 tablet x 3 times/day).
2007.03 The patient remains in remission for 2 weeks, but soon relapses.
2007.06 Diarrhea continues 5-10 times a day, more than half of them with blood in them.
2008.01 He has no remission at all and lives a dark life.
2008.02 Started using Pentasa intravenous (1 vial/day). The effect is limited.
2008.07 Received ATM therapy from Dr. Okusa at Juntendo University, but it had little effect.
2008.11 He learned about a herbal medicine called “Indigo naturalis” from Kusa Hami’s blog, and started a treatment experiment (2g x 3 times/day).
2008.11 After about a week of taking “Indigo naturalis,” the bleeding stopped.
2008.12 The frequency of stools decreased, and the symptoms of constipation appeared once, but recovered.
2009.01 No abnormalities in stools and almost eliminated dietary restrictions.
2009.05 Results of endoscopy, blood, and histological examination show no symptoms of ulcerative colitis.
2009.07 The patient completely stops taking “Indigo naturalis”.
2009.09 The patient continues to be in remission.