You need to stay on the oral...it's not an either/or regarding UC (in my opinion). I don't have personal experience re using steroid enemas except one course of the foam. They were amazingly easy to...
Definitely worth celebration...and a pic 😆 q...
When I used the foam enemas, I didn't use them during the day, but I had no problem with them during the night. I forgot about the hemmie surgery...ask if it would be OK for steroid suppositories rx...
Way too early to see a change, and yes, they turn the blood, mucus, stool combo dark purplish or purple black. You have a long way to go. Maybe ask for a steroid foam enema to use during the day....
I agree...encourage him to get back on nightly Rowasa, especially now while tapering the prednisone. q...
Ive never done the pills...only Fleet drink once, and it was a bad experience. I'm all about the gallon prep...GoLytely was my fave because of no flavouring, but it's not available in Canada any...
My weekend sucks because I have a cold....neg x3 for Covid, but still miserable as they always are for me. Just hoping it's just a week's worth and not more. Definitely post your results for those...
Are you on meds? q...
Do a search on this forum and see what you come up with. q...
Better than nothing...how long is the rx for and do you have refills? Use one at night and then in the morning after the majority of your bms. q...
Flares happen without blood, so that's not a indicator of not flaring. I suspect you had suspected flaring symptoms before this. Are you stil on Colazal? My suggestion is retention enemas asap. Since...
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Cq...His remiss is to remove the oral mesalamine. What exactly are your symptoms? The enemas should be used nightly until your symptoms completely acquiesce. It could be as long as 4 months or...
Let us know what you're prescribed. It's a relief they finally made that effort. q...
Cq...what mesalamine exactly are you on? q...
You could be prescribed oral mesalamine...push for that. q...
Vitamin C can cause loose stool...comes in handy during constipation type phase of flaring....just adjust the dosage. q...
You're flaring...plus just had anal hemorrhoid surgery. Since you cannot use rectal meds, I dont know what to suggest. You could try pepto bismol maybe? Probiotics? q...
This saga should have a wider audience! Youtube comes to mind...lol. q...
I admire your strength and courage for all you've endured and having to go through again. Hugs, q...
Clo's rooster story is hilarious, and I welcome the visual of the pumped up rooster. Wow at the 30 minute chew out you got. Clearly, you're his territory...maybe one day he'll want to be friends...
NCOT...😔 I'm sad to hear of your situation and the mental and emotional impact it's having. I can relate to the anxiety, depression, and continual health issues. It's mentally exhausting 24/7. I...
I have seen it countless times since my time here...and shockingly, how many have refused the mesalamine enemas and consider them an utter waste of time, even ridiculously stating that they don't...
Re diet change, I dont. But I do have nausea with flares, so if something doesn'tappeal to me, I may eat less or nix it. Re flares...I increase rectal meds from my maintenance. I've always TAPERED,...
Always worth the try...what dosage were the Pentasa enemas, 1g, 2g, or 4g? What about steroid foam enemas? q...
Ditto nssg. q...
Trinxy...it's not waaay too much. You should request the enemas instead of the suppositories. Use them nightly during a flare and TAPER to a maintenance dosage. Where is the location of your UC?...
Constipation can also be a symptom of regressing inflammation. I second the Metamucil with meals (I use capsules) and increase fruits and veggies. I'm happy for you that the infection has cleared and...
Me...for 33 years. q...
Is the consultant for your GI doc? At the very least ask for mesalamine oral and suppositories...it makes no sense that UC flare treatment is being withheld. Do you have a GP you can contact and see?...
Did you see a gastroenterologist? q...
Request meds and the appointment. Im frustrated for you. q...
I don't understand why not even the first-line mesalamine... oral and rectal retention enemas...especially since you are in a more advanced flare. I really don't think it's the contraceptive as much...
And to some, it just masks symptoms...5ASA is so underrated, although, I'm biased. q...
What part are you asking that is perceived as possibly harmful? q...
Ditto re your compliment of ipoop 🙂 I suggest you request the 4g retention enema to deal with your flare and not only the suppositories. Let us know how you're doing. q...
On this link of a google search...which one is the article? q...
Good to hear the surgery went well and that it was contained to a small area. When will you get the next plan of action...Im assuming it might be determined by what type of cancer it is? Hugs, q...
Were you in any meds before this flare? q...
Try the Hydra Sense allergy drops. Appointments never come soon enough 😒 q...
Faith...a GP would do it and rx appropriate meds if need. Of anything is over and above, then a referral to a specialist would be done. Because of stomach symptoms over and above reflux issues...my...
I suggest you get the area swabbed and tested..it could be an ulcer. I get it at the back of my throat and down my esophagus from my steroid inhalers...even though I rinse, brush and scrape...
Sassy...yay, all done...but did the doc not leave a note of observation for you? When do you have your follow- up appt for results and possible further treatment? q...
Truly sad to hear you're having to deal with cancer again. I hope surgery and recovery goes well. I admire your mental strength. Please let us know how you're doing. Huge hugs, q...
Hi...Im doing OK UC-wise. I have my c-scope on May 6. Time has flown! When was the oral dropped, what exactly and what dosage? And he was flaring at the time, correct? I suggest you try it again...
Hi...I've never had a calprotectin test...what is your son's number in the normal range for him? Seems another test would be helpful to see if it's a consistent number. How often does he get them?...
Made the link live. https://www.gastroendonews.com/FDA-Update-and-Product-News/Article/03-22/FDA-Approves-Rinvoq-for-Treatment-of-Ulcerative-Colitis-/66495 q...
LL...maybe add it into your signature? q...
You do NOT have to stop the asacol...it is 5-ASA. Aspirin is ASA, do not confuse the two. It would be different if it said stop all salicylate meds. Some medical pros are plain stupid. q...
LowLead...but you want it with or without meds? q...