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Posted 10/1/2010 6:26 PM (GMT 0)
Sooo, Was doing really good. Then kind of slid off the good diet wagon and had some wine, beer, great food...Now, Instead of super easy BM's, I have these really weird pencil thin ones. No D, some light cramping (thats a funny term), kind of general blah feeling..UC or bad diet? Kind of new to the UC thing, and am confused a bit....

Thanks...
Posted 10/1/2010 6:43 PM (GMT 0)
are you on maintenance rectal meds?

Are you having more bms per day?

thin pencil stools could be from inflammation or tight rectal muscles (IBS during stressful periods).

I always lean toward UC rectal inflammation if it's consistent and not varied.

What meds are you on?

q
Posted 10/1/2010 6:55 PM (GMT 0)
Im only on Asacol (2 @ 3x a day). A few more per day, but Im still staying pretty active. Its really just today that I feel like total blah. Most of the week has been minor blah. I just need it to calm down and go back to where it was, I was feeling sooo good. Im so frustrated :(

Thanks
Posted 10/1/2010 6:58 PM (GMT 0)
so, in the suggestion of rectal meds..where do you stand with that? Do you want to try them or is that not something that interests you?

Because....it's the only thing that will help rectal inflammation considering UC starts at the rectum.

As well, being on maintenance rectal meds after treatment of a flare helps minimise the next one....

I'm speaking from 21+ years experience...however.

q
Posted 10/1/2010 9:20 PM (GMT 0)
I have no opinion of rectal meds. Im new to the UC community (maybe 6 weeks since diagnosis), my Dr didnt mention them at the last visit.

I appreciate the advice, its helpful.

Thanks
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