medications, and illegal ingredients

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Hi

I've been diagnosed with colitis about a few years ago when I was 29. I'm now

33 and still going strong (that is, lots of flare-ups). Things have improved

significantly with the diet

however I recently discovered that my meds contain ingredients like potato

starch, and/or some other ingredients used as binders, that are considered

illegal. I've been weaning myself of the meds in question, but as they are

maintenance meds, what is the word on the street about stopping them altogether.

I follow the diet strictly, and have gradually been introducing foods little by

little. Sometimes I go on binges and have to eat a ton of havarti cheese or a

hand ful of medjool dates, which are legal on the diet, but perhaps to advanced

for me. but I digress.

so what do we do about the ingredients in are medications? We can't just

stop taking them alltogether, that could produce a flare/// any ideas?

Thanks!

Emad