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Posted 5/5/2009 12:50 AM (GMT 0)
Just curious, does anyone else seem to flare during their menstrual cycle, or is it just me? It seems as though I'm running/bolting to the bathroom more frequently during that time of the month! It's terrible!!! Does anyone know of anything that can help with this? It seems as though my stomach gets so upset during this time no matter what I eat or don't eat for that fact. Any suggestions would be much appreciated! I swear I go from one thing to the next! smilewinkgrin It's awful really. cry   Thank you all.
Posted 5/5/2009 2:53 AM (GMT 0)
Oh, yes. I'm not sure what would help. And I need to take Aleve to control cramps, which is not good.
Posted 5/5/2009 3:00 AM (GMT 0)
Yeah, sometimes I have to take midol to help with cramps too, but it doesn't help the uc!
Posted 5/5/2009 3:26 AM (GMT 0)
Oh yes! You'll find plenty of women on here with the same thing. I'm in remission now and I still get increased d before/during my period. The freaking out levels of hormones around your period are to blame. Even women who don't have UC experience d with their periods. I started bc because of it. It seems to have helped some but it still happens. I just deal...I'm not a huge fan of taking pain relievers so I just look as cramps as a justified reason to take a nap tongue
Posted 5/5/2009 6:51 AM (GMT 0)
For me midol help in most cases. If one doesn't work try taking 2. And for me cramps lead to flare, if I can control cramps I am fine. Also try to avoid cold drinks as well. Hope it help.
Posted 5/5/2009 8:01 AM (GMT 0)
My flares aren't affected by my monthly cycle.
Posted 5/5/2009 3:30 PM (GMT 0)
I don't have a problem, but I'm on the pill, so I don't know if it would be different if I were off of it. I guess I'll see when I quit the pill again when DH and I decide to have our second chile (assuming my UC is under control!).
Posted 5/5/2009 3:54 PM (GMT 0)
My stomach & bowels are horrible areound my period- I just got my period this past Sunday, & all wknd I was basically on the couch between bathroom trips. The cramping from the period intensifies any bowel cramping, it's just awful. My UC usually acts up the 3-4 days before I get my period, then opnce I get it things settle down. I believe it's the hormonal imbalance, something along those lines. I'm not on the pill. I do take Tylenol if it's very painful, but I find I don't need it too often.

Posted 5/5/2009 9:49 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you all!! I appreciate your comments! Glad to know I'm not the only one. Thank you.
Posted 5/6/2009 12:19 AM (GMT 0)
I do flare during my "special" time. So I have to make sure i take it easy during those times because with the cycle and the flare it means a good amount of blood is lost. :-P
Posted 5/6/2009 12:47 AM (GMT 0)
My IBD gets worse during my periods (acording to Dr. this is fairly common for us), this is why I posted about anyone using Mirena IUD to stop my periods all together in the hopes that with it stopping my periods my IBD will be better controlled.

:)
Posted 5/6/2009 1:00 AM (GMT 0)

Yes!!!  I can tell a difference even when I am not having a flare.  Must be due to hormones.

Age:  34   UC for 17 years

Hospital 2 times

asacol

Azathioprine

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Post Edited (firstgradeteacher) : 5/5/2009 7:03:31 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 5/6/2009 3:30 AM (GMT 0)

I am on the pill continuously for 4 cycles and then off for one week and back on for another 4 cycles.  I find this works awesome!  I had a long discussion with my OB/GYN and she has other patients with IBD and she has them doing the same.  I was really bad around my period too.  I would get really bad D and then exhausted on top of the already tiredness from UC.  I am great now and will continue to take it for as long as my doc lets me.  I also made sure to tell my GI and PCP too, I like to keep them in the loop about my meds and treatments.

Good luck!

Posted 5/6/2009 9:30 PM (GMT 0)
Yep! Always had diarrhea right before and during and a little after my cycle. Just adds to the fun, right ;) haha
Posted 5/6/2009 9:50 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, when I was young my flares were always worse during that time of the month.

But here is some good news: for me, the closer I got to menopause, the less intense my flares. Now, post menopausal, my UC is relatively mind....few flares and quite mild but I am still taking Azulfadine and Folic Acid.

A cruel disease....for me it was at it's worse from 15 years old to about 30 years old........the years that should be most carefree but at least now I am much better.
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