Could Bugs or Worms Be the Answer?

By Elizabeth Roberts, Health Guide Tuesday, November 04, 2008

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Whipworms In was in 2004 when I first read about drinking pig whipworms to treat IBD. Joel Weinstock, a gastroenterologist at the University of Iowa came up with the idea of ingesting the worms to treat IBD. Dr. Weinstock noted that ulcerative colitis and Crohn's are diseases of the 20...

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Ali

11/ 4/08 2:32pm

Ha, both of those options sound completely disgusting to me... but I would definitely be up for trying them if the need (and more positive research results) arose! Thanks for the information!

Elizabeth Roberts, Health Guide

11/ 4/08 2:59pm

Hi Ali,

I agree, they are gross, but much of IBD is pretty gross anyway! Just never know where the answer to all this might be hidden.

Hope you're well,

Elizabeth

candace

9/29/10 6:47pm

ANY latest research on Worms and IBD? I Am about to start Imuran and don't want to! (Ulcerative Colitis)

Elizabeth Roberts, Health Guide

9/29/10 7:14pm

Hi Candace,

I don't have any newer info. on the bugs. But, wanted to ask - have you tried other medications for your UC like Asacol, Pentasa, Rowasa, etc.? Imuran, which is in the family of 6-Mercaptopurine (Purinethol) drugs suppress the immune system slightly and can reduce bowel inflammation. However, they make you more susceptible to infection and you should be closely monitored while on them.

If you have the choice, I'd go with trying other medications first. But, that's just my opinion.

Best,

Elizabeth

Anonymous

1/24/10 10:58pm

I have c-difs and have had it now for 10 weeks. My doctor mentioned this but I thought it was gross at the time and that it would be done rectally. At this point I would try anything. this is so gross though. I wonder if you are asleep when they do this. If not, I don't think I could do it.

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