Will the product Mastic Gum kill off bacteria?

by Karen
(Pa. (USA))

I have a bleeding ulcer in my colon. I have had ulcerative colitis before and was in hospital two times. I always have a lot of gas and foul smell to my stool. I have just recently gotten Bursitis - and I am in a lot of pain in hip area. Been to doctor, etc. They advised I get a steroid shot in my hip. I don't want to start on steroids again. I got relief in past from a bleeding ulcer and the colitis by using Mastic Gum in capsule form. Am I safe to use this product? How often? Should I take probiotics also?

I also feel as though I over did things on the health end and I have Alkalosis. Bursitis pain is not that bad in a.m., but as soon as I start to eat, I have a lot more pain and it goes throughout my entire hip and legs. I feel something is wrong and I asked doctor for a blood gas test and she said no, that is not the problem.

Thank you for your feedback.