Dear umbcaka
There are a few things you could do to speed up your recovery and you are welcome to take my suggestions to your doctor. I work with 2 GI doctors. I would get the powder probiotic called 200 billion Critical Care. It comes in 7 servings put 1 packet in water and drink everyday. Get 2 boxes and take for 14 days. Then you can take the FloraSmart you bought.
Also this is very important get Intestinew powder and put 1 scoop in water and drink 1 to 2x per day for 14 days and then do 1x a day for the rest of the container. Please take it in powder not in a capsule(is sold both ways)
I receive testimonials everyday from people with your problem. The other thing that would be helpful is to find out why you have colitis. Could it be a food sensitivities???? Go to Enterolab.com and get a test for gluten and dairy. It is easy to take!!! I find most people with colitis like you have a problem with either gluten or dairy or both. That is why you have the problem in the first place.
You need to hit this hard with stronger probiotics and the Intesinew and you will get better. Everything else you are taking is OK. But why are you not taking fish oils or omega 3's??? Studies show an enteric coated omega 3 helps with colitis. Try FishSmart for the colitis also it is an Omega 3.
Let me know if I can help further. I know this is a lot but you have a serious problem that could get worse.
Sincerely
Brenda