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Posted 1/25/2010 8:14 AM (GMT 0)
Hey all,

So I'm feeling better for the most part. As of now I am on:

12 asacol a day,
30mg prednisone
1 canasa at night
half a packet of vsl#3 a night
and I am eating fairly normally, just avoiding dairy and anything processed really.

I usually have one BM a day at this point. It can still be a bit painful and hard but its better.

The problem I have now though is gas. I'm like constantly gassy all day lol. AND because of the canasa that sometimes means its not always dry flatulence...

So I guess my question is what else can I do to help with the gassy feeling?
Posted 1/25/2010 12:28 PM (GMT 0)
How long have you been on VSL? If it hasn't that been that long the gas you are having can be just the bad bacteria die off from the probiotic. If this is the case the gas won't last much longer. Is this gas ever painful?
Posted 1/25/2010 4:22 PM (GMT 0)
I've been on VSL#3 for about 2-3 weeks now. I had the gas even before this though..

Yes, the gas can be very painful and sometimes I have horrible cramping as well.
Posted 1/25/2010 7:17 PM (GMT 0)
Low in the rectum inflammation will also cause the gas.....you should consider to add some fibre to your intake...it'll help the probiotics to work more efficiently.

Maybe try to use the VSL at night instead of during the day.

I'd strongly suggest you change to the enemas instead of the canasa...much more concentrated med dosage. It'll also give you the day "free" from the leaking if you have gas since i'tll be eliminated in the morning with your first bm.

it's great you're feeling better.

q
Posted 1/25/2010 10:10 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, but I am taking VSL at night. Also the enemas did not have nearly the effect that the suppositories do for me. My doctor thinks this is because my inflammation is so low that the Rowasa was going by the area that needed it the most. The Canasa has given me almost instant relief.

Thanks,
Posted 1/26/2010 12:26 PM (GMT 0)
Something to consider: If the Canasa doesn't get you into remission (along with the Asacol) then you might want to try using both the Canasa and Rowasa. Canasa in the mornings and Rowasa at night. But another thing you might want to try in case you haven't already is to use Gas-X to help with the gas pains. Maybe even ask your doc for Bentyl or any other antispasm med; this could help with any cramping you get.
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