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Posted 7/30/2010 9:47 PM (GMT 0)
What constitutes a mild flare? I had a quick trip to the bathroom and the mucous couldn't hold out in time.

Back to nightly enemas, I think.
Posted 7/30/2010 9:57 PM (GMT 0)
I think the answer is going to vary but I will throw in my two cents.

To me a mild flare has always been mild cramping and diarrhea with very little blood or mucous that lasts for only 4-7 days and stays the same throughout (meaning does not get worse as it goes).

I think you will only know if it is truly a "mild flare" after a few days....
Posted 7/30/2010 10:47 PM (GMT 0)
I think it is different for everyone. You have been doing so well for so long, I doubt you're going into a flare. I think you're getting yourself nervous and the stress is contributing to your symptoms. Try to take it easy, relax and increase the enemas. You will be fine!

Are you having frequency? I think a mild flare is usually accompanied by 2+ BMs a day, probably more like 3+. Most likely they would be on the soft side.

Posted 7/30/2010 11:02 PM (GMT 0)
Rather than "wait and see what develops" my new strategy is to Attack Immediately! So, right, back to the nightly enemas sounds smart to me.
I did that, myself, a week ago......
Posted 7/31/2010 1:02 AM (GMT 0)
Yeah, I actually have no anxiety about it. Got other things to worry about.

How long do you plan to go nightly, Songlady?
Posted 7/31/2010 1:13 AM (GMT 0)
Oh, there's no frequency issues for BMs but I do have gas that takes me to the toilet. I have a couple of good BMs every day or every other day.
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