We're not talking about UC. I have a friend who has that
also. We're talking about IBS, which is completely different
and has nothing to do with UC. I'm also aware of the drug
you allude to. The study was conducted with mostly women,
and as yet is not approved for men by the FDA. It is not
generally covered by insurance because of the lack of approval.
You're right, it's expensive. IBS can be helped with regular
antibiotics, but not complete solved with them for most people.
UC is a different story entirely. If you have that or know someone
who has, I pity you. It is certainly life-threatening.

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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You are completely and totally wrong. alt.whatever has
nothing to do with reality. You're talking about anecdotal
evidence vs. actual reliable data.

I have been dealing with UC for 22 years. I'm quite informed on the
subject,
including familial link data, cancer statistics and new treatments,
including
the Austrialian anti-biotic cocktail that was tested with some success on
UC
patients. Because of a sad occurence I know quite a bit about the
realities and
devestating effects of these diseases.
I have no wish to debate them tit-for-tat in this forum. Should you want
to
know more, e-mail me directly. I also have info on a new med released last
year
that is having some success for IBS and UC, though it's expensive.

RB