Canasa

Hi Everyone,

I've been using Canasa at bedtime since Nov. 8th. I 'm doing very well--no bleeding or loose stool. I am sticking with the scd diet-no wheat, gluten or dairy, cooked vegetables(nothing raw) and I feel great.  My doctor said there is no need to refill the Canasa unless I start bleeding again. I have enough for 3 more weeks. I guess I'm worried about stopping the med. and having this start all over again. I will still be taking the Asacol, but he said we can eventually taper back to a smaller dosage.  Sounds Ok?  

If you're doing really well, you could try decreasing the Canasa to every other night or every 2 nights and see how you do. If you notice an increase in symptoms you could always ask him to refill the script. I don't like to not have any rectal meds in the house.

Especially at this time of year. I would call him again and say you'd like to maybe use them every second night to see how yo're doing and if it would be OK for him to give you a refill just in case you start flaring around Christmas...or if all is fine, you can taper them to a lower dosage.

It's great you're feeling so much better from all the changes you've made.

q

I bet that's what all the doctors say to all UC virgins....initially.....You will understand eventually that since UC starts at the rectum, you'll want to maintain that area somehow.

quincy