Laxatives

Okay, I'm sure most of you don't even want to think about laxatives lol, but I have a question. How do those glycerin suppositories work? I don't want to unintentionally exacerbate things. I've had to use them three times now. The second time was a week or two after the first, and a few days later (today) I used another. I wait in between even if it means not pooping for a couple days, I want to be safe. Any advice? I'm hoping once my Depo wears off I'll be back to normal and won't need them anymore.

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19yr old female diagnosed with UC (mod-sev pancolitis) in 2005 at age 15

Well, from what I've read, the glycerin suppositories draw fluid to the area as well as cause mild irritation which causes contractions needed to push out stool.

So, actually....I'd assume you have low in the rectum inflammation which is causing the constipation....the glycerin suppositories won't help your inflammation,
You'd be better to use suppositories that will HELP the inflammation. Ultimately, that will help get your bms moving again.

You could also drink coffee in the morning...

quincy

I've used the glycerin suppositories in the past and it made the bm more comfortable so I didn't tear my rectum. But, I use the baby kind that are very small and that may be the difference.

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Age/Sex:  52 & female

quincy, I think I might have low rectal inflammation still too, but I got so desperate for a poo I used the laxatives in the cabinet lol

Your doctor shouldn't be giving you that ultimatum....how long is her measuring stick for time allotted for Rowasa success?

Eventually, it will even out as the inflammation starts to heal...but with the Rowasa, how long have you been using it?

The fibre choice is a good idea, do you take it with meals?

It's possible that the birth control has a part in the flaring but low rectal inflammation is difficult to treat fully...

The pains on the right side could be ovarian, cecum, gas, or if it's higher, it could be liver (which we don't want to go there..lol.). The right side of the colon could be the small intestine working as well...depends on when you feel the pain.

What sometimes happens to me is if I check back about 6 hours from something that I know will give me gas...it usually shows up on the right side at that time, interestingly.

I'm in a very, very mild flare with low rectal inflammation precipitated by hemmies and fissures, I'm nauseated and although the gas isn't a problem, I do have discomfort in the rectum. I've been using Salofalk (same as Rowasa) as well as hemmie suppositories in the morning and ointment on my butt during the day. My stool has changed consistency to less and a bit thinner. I'm ticked and frustrated, but I'm wondering if my warranty is running out...lol...
I'll persist with the enemas and the external ointment and save the supps for if I get worse.

I have upped the psyllium to 5 capsules twice a day. At least, that's helping...but slight urgency is becoming frustrating as well. It's like my butt is too "oiled" up..haha....

So, I don't think you have a blockage problem...make sure you're eating enough foods and getting some exercise plus some fruit or veggies like salad and of course liquid. Persist with the enemas and refuse the pred. It all takes patience....tell the doc you'll wait it out.

I don't think you should use the glycerin supps for now...change your diet intake a bit and maybe drink some coffee to stimulate things..lol...

If you do get worse regarding bms, then be concerned...but if you're going once every two days, that's still in the realm of normal. If you're eating less food, then that will match your poo output.

quincy

She gave me two weeks and told me to call her, but I took it longer and never called. It didn't seem to help, just change the color of my poo. I'm not on it anymore. She only gave me one refill.

I also haven't been taking my fiber, maybe I should start up again. I usually take it in the morning with my meds.

I really think it's the birth control. On the pill I progressed to the point where I was seeing blood. The day I didn't take it, so I could go try a shot, my poo was perfect, and right on time. I'm pretty sure the pains are colon related, I notice them after I go sometimes, but they're probably happening during, too.

I don't have a hemmie anymore... everyyyy once in a while I get a sharp pain in my butt though. No urgency or pain other than that.

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19yr old female diagnosed with UC (mod-sev pancolitis) in 2005 at age 15

Hi..when did you stop the Rowasa?

There are either 5ASA suppositories or steroid suppositories...maybe get the doc to prescribe you both. Use one kind in the morning, one kind at night

Do you take any vitamin C? sometimes upping that helps to soften the stool....

ARe you eating any fruits?

The exercise will help get things moving.

Hormonal stuff affects UC big-time.....

REgarding the Rowasa...I would have given it a longer trial....you're also not on any oral 5ASA med....except systemic Aza.

You have a lot going on....sometimes the body just makes a big deal about everything and it's difficult for it to get sorted out. Can you find another method for birth control...such as condoms and foam?

I'm frustrated for you....hope something starts working for you.

quincy

I hope this is not hijacking.  Quincy - you said,

Hi....you know, I quit the fishoil as well...was going to search for that thread. I stopped 2 days ago. I'm thinking still that fishoil doesn't agree with me, it also makes my stool looser.

My hemmies have subsided and the fissures are soon to be healed as well....

I had added q-10 as well as another vitamin C plus a Beta Glucan. I quit all 4 and will add one at a time for a few days except the fish oil. I'll eat salmon any time I go out if it's offered, so I think for me that fish oil isn't for me.

I skipped the rectal med last night and just used a hemmie suppository today....aside for a b of a headache I've had for 2 days, I'm not nauseated at least.

Could be a combo but you and I may be in the same butt boat,,lol.

q

LOL - to  "butt boat".  I felt like my BM's were just "sliding" through if you know what I mean?  My NP said that I could quit the fishoil if it bothered me as my good chloresteral was great and would offset the not so good tryglicerides.  I was just hoping because I don't take oral meds for UC and rarely the rectal meds maybe fishoil would help heal or keep it healed.  I know I am not "ok" as they say because of gas and occasional diarrhea.  But, then again - could be my IBS.  When I use the Cortifoam for more than once I get "sore" outside, etc.

I truly hate the idea that I have to deal with this at my age but then thankful I have not had it all my life either. By the way, salmon makes me very sick every time I eat it - I wake up with more nausea and gas.  You might know it would work backwards for me and I love it! 

ElaineNY

haha...I could have written sh..creek..wink/wink

Yeah, the sliding through stuff is what seemed to make sense too....and a few days ago, I saw on "the doctors" show which I don't watch often...it was suggested to try fish oil to help prevent "sticky stools". Things have improve imensely since stopping it.

I had salmon tonight on naan bread..yum. no problems, although canned salmon does give me gas. go figure.

q

Well, wrote a whole thing about how salmon makes me sick but too tired to type it over when I lost it.  LOL

You're not diabetic are you?...at least get checked for it.

Hope you enjoy the gathering with family more than missing the meal...although the meal is truly the hilight of Thanksgiving. I LOVE turkey dinners!!

WEll, no problems this morning...I'll start adding the other stuff one by one......I keep on trying and it's definitely consistent that fishoil is out.

So, that's 2 for no fishoil..lol.

q

quincy - no I am not diabetic - have it checked often.  Does not run in my family either.  My husband is diabetic but takes no medicine - seems under control right now. 

Fishoil OUT!  Got it!  Here, too, I believe.  Today I had some diarrhea this morning - took Imodium before going to Walmart.  I ate terrible yesterday including rice pudding and a hotdog - love those!  So, feeling ok now.  At least no blood or mucous that I could see.

By the way, I really don't care for turkey but love the cassoroles - you know veggies with sauce, etc.  I will eat some mashed potatoes without gravy, little turkey and probably small dessert of some kind.  OH, and a roll!!

ElaineNY

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