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Posted 10/22/2009 1:16 AM (GMT 0)

Hello all,

I'm newly diagnosed and am glad to have found this place!

I was diagnosed in August and after  1 month on tapering predinisone - I stopped bleeding and all my other smptoms - gas, bloating, some left sided pain pretty much went away. The only symptom that remains and has not gone completely is a "raw" feeling in my left sided colon - as if its inflamed. Its not even pain - its just like when u scrape your knee over something - but fairly annoying and more than anything it makes me worry. :(

Does this mean i am still inflamed? I have a follow up colonsoscopy in Feb - anything I can do till then to help this symptom?

I do notice bloating when I eat oily food or too much raw fruit/veggies - but am fine otherwise.

I just have 1 perfectly normal BM every day - I ahve not seen blood though sometimes my stools do have a reddish tinge - but I think that might just be me overactive imagination? :) Is it possible to have trace amounts of blood instead of visible blood?

Looking forward to hearing from you all,

Ann.

Posted 10/22/2009 1:30 AM (GMT 0)

just_diagnosed said...

Hello all,

I'm newly diagnosed and am glad to have found this place!

I was diagnosed in August and after  1 month on tapering predinisone - I stopped bleeding and all my other smptoms - gas, bloating, some left sided pain pretty much went away. The only symptom that remains and has not gone completely is a "raw" feeling in my left sided colon - as if its inflamed. Its not even pain - its just like when u scrape your knee over something - but fairly annoying and more than anything it makes me worry. :(

Does this mean i am still inflamed? I have a follow up colonsoscopy in Feb - anything I can do till then to help this symptom?

I do notice bloating when I eat oily food or too much raw fruit/veggies - but am fine otherwise.

I just have 1 perfectly normal BM every day - I ahve not seen blood though sometimes my stools do have a reddish tinge - but I think that might just be me overactive imagination? :) Is it possible to have trace amounts of blood instead of visible blood?

Looking forward to hearing from you all,

Ann.

yes, it's common to have trace amounts of blood after a heavier bleeding episode.  the raw feeling is evidence that you still have some inflammation.  you'll have to be careful to avoid a relapse yet, especially if the stool is not back to normal.
Posted 10/22/2009 1:52 AM (GMT 0)
What meds are you on? Sounds like you're improving.

Also sounds like diet affects you, so I would start working on finding all the right things. Then once you achieve remission maybe add some things back in.

You might have luck with some supplements too, I found turmeric helpful.
Posted 10/22/2009 8:56 AM (GMT 0)
Were you prescribed any meds besides prednisone? People with UC should stay on maintenance medications, even when not in a flare.
Posted 10/22/2009 10:46 AM (GMT 0)
Sounds like you may still have some inflammation yet. I would check with the doctor. Better safe then to let a full blown flare start up.
Posted 10/22/2009 5:49 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for all the replies. Yes, I am planning on being really strict with my diet to see if the "raw" feeling goes away. Lots of banans, and rice (low residue) seemed to help me earlier.

Also, adding some walks to get some exercise.

I am worried about still bleeding without knowing it..do you think I should take a occult blood test to put my mind at ease? If yes, where can I buy these?

The bleeding is really the part that makes me worry and anxiety could not be good for me as it causes stress.

Regarding maintenance medication - I am on Apriso 4 tabs once daily. Am also taking vitamin D and Omega 3 + a multivitamin. Also eat lots of yogurt for the probiotics. I am Indian so I use lots of turmeric, garlic and ginger in my cooking for anti-inflammatory properties. Any thing else you would recommend?

Thanks again!

 

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