Asking Too Much

Ten days ago I finished a very slow pred taper (1.25 mgs every 7-10 days)  So far I am feeling good except I still wake up with a lot of gas and a strong feeling of urgency. I've had this urgency since my diagnosis 4 years ago.   If I wait until after breakfast before having a BM, the urgency lessens.   My BMs are formed but sometimes very soft--they disintegrate when I flush. If I have a second BM, it is D that is controlled by taking 2 Immodium.   Also some days I have the rectal feeling that I need to have another BM but I don't.  Sometimes I just pass gas or the feeling just passes after supper.  My GI is not concerned, and I know it is not a serious problem like many have. I have no cramping or bleeding.  Sjometimes when I wipe, there is some mucus in the stool. I would just like to see if I can feel 100% normal. I've tried Gas X before bedtime but no change.

I am taking Apriso in the morning, 5 Metamucil after supper and LDN before bedtime. Would Canasa suppositories help with the urgency and rectal feeling?  Or is there something else worth a try.  Thanks for any and all suggestions.

Kazbern,
Thanks for your input. I've asked for rectal meds in the past, but my GI says I don't need them. I'll ask again. If I were to use Canasa how soon would I see an improvement if it was going to help.

It does sound like there's some lingering rectal inflammation going on. From the UC board, I have learnt that rectal inflammation is usually the most stubborn area to treat and the last to go when treating a flare-up. A flexible sigmoidoscopy would show if there was any inflammation in your rectum and left-sided colon. Ask your GI for such a test before he writes off rectal meds.