Pregnancy and UC??

sis40

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Joined : Apr 2010

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Posted 4/13/2010 2:39 PM (GMT 0)

I'm currently 8 months pregnant, and have been flaring for the last month just blood on the tissue when I wipe. My Gastrologist put me on 450 mg of Asacol twice daily but I don't think they are reaching where the inflammation is and I've also noticed that I occasionally pass the whole pill back out (not just the shell). Is their anything else safe to take during pregnancy? Rowasa has always worked wonders for me and I know that i could get my flare under control with them, but doc refuses to put me on them due to a threat of preterm labor that I am having right now.

expecting226

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Joined : Jul 2007

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Posted 4/13/2010 3:18 PM (GMT 0)

I used Rowasa throughout my entire pregnancy without any problems. I used Asacol as well, but as you said, it wasn't reaching the lower end... where most of my troubles are. Do your OB and GI work together? If not, you should attempt to arrange for a consult between the two of them. It's key for your OB to understand the bigger threat to the baby if you remain in your flare.

I had some issues with my OB understanding everything... until he consulted with my GI. It was smooth sailing after that.

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