Salofalk Enemas and Granules

Patience. Mesalamine is a mild anti-inflammatory medicine that might take 2-4 weeks to begin showing an affect. It might take 1-3 months to feel normal again. Some trial-and-error in treating us, so possible that mesalamine isn't enough for a moderate case.

If you don't get an initial response within a few weeks time, things get worse, or you're suffering too much, then you might need a stronger medicine. Often a form of corticosteroid is used in oral pill, rectal foam, enema, or suppositories. They're usually prednisone/prednisolone, budesonide, or hydrocortisone. Ask your gasteroenterologist in that case.

Steroids are rocketship fast in relieving our suffering. Whereas mesalamine can take weeks.

Thanks so much @ipoop! I have a follow up appointment with my GI in a few weeks, if things have not improved I will certainly speak to him about the above treatments you’ve mentioned. Thanks again 😊

Hello @quincy 😊 I am currently taking a 2g Salofalk enema (just realised I made a mistake in my first question!) no suppository. When I was initially diagnosed I was put on a 1g Salofalk suppository which didn’t do anything in afraid.

I am taking liquid iron as prescribed by my doctor as she didn’t want to prescribe me tablets due to my Proctitis. Have been taking it for 3 weeks and having my blood checked regularly. Thank you for your help also - so appreciated!

Best wishes,
M xx

Hi both,

Hope you are doing ok!! 😊

So, have been on them for a week or so now and am not sure if they are agreeing with me or not!

I am going once or twice a day, usually the first stool is very loose, is that normal? I’ve not really had loose stools before!

Bleeding is somewhat better as not going 3/4 times a day to expel blood/mucus.

I must say I do have a lot of gurgling & sometimes gas.

Going to Stick with them and see what the next week brings before my GI app.

Should I be seeing more improvements or is this normal?

Thanks ever so much as usual!

M xx

Thanks so much @quincy!

Really helpful.

Is the fact I’m having looser stools ok? Usually have been more solid but am thinking it’s just the meds.....

Thanks so much !

Hey Q!

Hope you’re having a great weekend!

Just thought I’d update you. Unfortunately I’ve had a rough time. My symptoms persisted and turned into watery diarrhoea, more blood and stomach pain.

Meting with my GI tomorrow to see what’s going on..... have had to come off the medication for now to see if it’s an intolerance!

Feeling pretty down and hope I can get something that works for me soon

m xx