Post Colonoscopy

Had a colonoscopy two weeks ago. Seems everything is somewhat ok. Little inflammation. So stelara is working. Biopsy’s were taken. I’ve had blood cramps and mucus for almost two weeks. Is this normal?
Really not feeling good. Tried contacting the doctor on Friday. Guess they must leave early. Had spoken to them a week before. They say said it was normal. Been using cortiform. Not doing the job. Feels like the colonoscopy just irritated the colon. Was doing pretty good until now.
Next injection isn’t until a week from this Tuesday.
Any ideas?
Thanks

Thanks ! Left a message on the portal today and a voice message yesterday.
It’s always something! Feel ok one day not so good the next.

Hi Quincy
Before the colonoscopy I was doing well considering. Calprotectin came back with some inflammation. Much better then the last one. Was having regular bowel movements with no problems.
No blood or mucus. Seemed to always have a bit of inflammation in the rectal area. Little cortisone cream occasionally helped.
After colonoscopy had a lot of cramps and blood. Seems he took quite a few biopsies. Went on My Chart portal. Seems everything came out ok. Now I’m left with cramps mucus and little blood. Hard to go to the bathroom. No formed stool. So it’s two weeks since colonoscopy and this is what I’m left with.
Been using Cortiform. Really don’t have much in meds right now. Used to have an arsenal of meds.
It’s really not doing much.

Did you see the results of biopsies?

I'm wondering since this has been 2 weeks, consider to ask your GI (if you get a response)for a stool testing kit. I can't remenber if you can take mesalamine...maybe that as an addition?

q

I've had multiple flares caused by coloniscopies. I always needed prednisone to get them under control.

It's good your treatment is soon to hopefully get it under control.

q

Hope the doc responds soon.
q

From my experience, too, c-scopes can upset remission. The prep can upset, plus friction produced by scope passing over colon mucosa, plus no. of biopsies taken & their location, plus any hemmie condition. Gastros usually don't want to admit that, but my more recent gyns (females) have shown a lot more empathy RE post-scope conditions. Hoping you'll get well again soon. / Old Hat (40+ yrs with left-sided UC; in remission taking Colazal)

I hope you hear something today! I always hate having to call a dr on Mondays too, lol.

How are you doing from the injuries from the accident?

Keep us posted.

Maybe add some rectal meds? That should help with the feeling like you have to go and nothing comes. I used hydrocortisone enemas or suppositories last time I flared (mesalamine enemas don't do anything for me). Send him a message and ask if he can send in a script for the budenoside and a rectal med. That should fix you up pretty quickly.

I requested a call. Nurse called And wrote for 7 days of hydrocortisone enemas. Didn’t want to give me anything orally.
Maybe he figures the Stelara next week will be the cure all. Wish I never had the scope two weeks ago. Was really feeling good. Why so many colonoscopies? Twice a year is too many.

Last scope was in June and now two weeks ago. I know it’s a different year. Every time they change Meds or they are up for a yearly renewal. TB test and Colonoscopy. I test positive for TB everytime. Chest X-ray time too.

He is my other Doc!
He’s my specialist in a Orlando fl. I don’t live near Orlando. Had dysplasia twice and was referred out. So now I have to deal with 2 Gastro’s. He’s one of the best in this part of Florida. If the calprotectin was better I wouldn’t have to have had the last one. I get one at least once a year. If things aren’t looking to good then twice. While on Entyvio for three years I only had one a year.
Trying to keep that colon!