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Posted 9/24/2009 2:51 PM (GMT 0)
So I just finished my third night of Rowasa (so far I have not held it all night long, but each night I have held it longer than the previous night). My urgency has gone away completely as has my passing blood and mucous. On the downside, I really haven't pooped. I am increasing fiber as my doctor suggested, so I hope that will clear itself up.

So my question is, do ya'll think the Rowasa could possibly start working this fast, or am I just constipated?

Also, does the Rowasa turn blackish purple? I am assuming that it does and that is what I am passing, but I not really sure?
Posted 9/24/2009 3:07 PM (GMT 0)
Nope, it can start working that fast. I was still having at least 12 BM's a day when I started it, and went down to about 6 within a day or two. So yay for rowasa!!!!!!!!!!!

You were constipated, right? I'd also drink as much water as you possibly can. Normal for me is 1/2 to 3/4 of a gallon per day. :)

Yeah, Rowasa turns that color. Make sure to scrub your toliet as often as you can. The underside of the seat of both of the ones in my house have permanent stains on them. Oh well.
Posted 9/24/2009 3:15 PM (GMT 0)
Wow that is good news! I am drinking water like it is my job almost a gallon a day. Hopefully the fiber will kick in soon. Yes I was constipated before I started the Rowasa--so that is the same.
Posted 9/24/2009 3:41 PM (GMT 0)
When I'm having a mini flare, upping the Salofalk (Rowasa) enemas to every night works very quickly to bring things back to 'normal'. I usually continue with every night for a couple of weeks, then taper back down to every second or third night. My GI told me to NEVER go less than every third night as this is the only Px I take.

This last flare I've been having has taken weeks to control for some reason. I didn't start seeing results until I added vitamin E to my enema. It could just be a coincidence, but I'm continuing to do it.
Posted 9/24/2009 4:52 PM (GMT 0)
The constipation is low in the rectum inlammation...in other words..flaring.
A symptom many of us don't relate to flares.

Good you're having success with them....use them for at least 2 weeks or more.

Were you bleeding before you started them?

The Rowasa mixed with mucus or also with a bit of blood can make it purplish.
No biggie...

Keep us updated as to how you're doing.

Oh...fibre can also slow stuff down....because it helps exercise the colon bringing it to it's own rhythm...plus...bulking the stool. Nice result eventually.

What fibre are you adding?

A gallon is a lot of water, don't have too much more, however, especially if you're having other fluids.

quincy
Posted 9/24/2009 10:50 PM (GMT 0)
qunicy-thanks for all the info. I have never connected constipation to flaring, that is good to know. I was bleeding heavily and cramping lots before the Rowasa, I can't believe that things have stopped so quickly.

I added two tabs of fiber con as suggested by my GI. And slowly adding fiber back into my diet.

I pretty much only drink water, it is what I like. I have never finished a gallon in a day, but most days I almost do. I am thirsty a lot and drink when I am thirsty. I have never thought about it as being a lot of water--I live in TX and spend lots of time outside--maybe something to look into.
Posted 9/24/2009 10:59 PM (GMT 0)
hefud, I wouldn't worry about your water intake if that's what's normal for you! I know I drink at least 1/2 gallon a day (on a "slow" day), but it's generally around 3/4 of a gallon. I pee a lot, but it's always nice and clear or light yellow, like it's supposed to be. When I said to drink as much water as you possibly can, that's because so many people hardly drink any...so maybe I shouldn't have said that without asking how much you normally drink.

One really good thing about my water intake is that I only got two teeny stretch marks when I was pregnant, and they disappeared completely within a few weeks of birth! :) I really think that's what kept me from getting them.
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