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Posted 12/27/2010 6:22 PM (GMT 0)
I am flaring and I am taking Colazal as well as a 5-ASA enema.  I was feeling alright, but Saturday night I felt like I was coming down with the flu.  I didn't sleep well that night and when I woke up I felt a little better, however, I keep getting an INTENSE stomach pain like every 30 minutes.  My BM's have also increased to 6-8x daily from about 4. 
Posted 12/27/2010 6:39 PM (GMT 0)
Is it possible you really have the flu?

I had a bug once that caused severe stomach pain like that, but my UC symptoms didn't increase much, like you describe. I never did find out what it was (I was away from home) but I think it was some kind of virus.

Sounds like you need to try to get in to see your primary care doc, they will know if there is something going around like that.

I hope you feel better
Posted 12/27/2010 6:43 PM (GMT 0)
I doubt its the flu, i don't feel "sick" any more and my temperature is 98 degrees.
Posted 12/27/2010 6:51 PM (GMT 0)
Weird, but much like what I experienced. I actually felt fine, except for excruciating stomach pain which came in spasms. I even went out on bike rides etc, just muscled through it. I'm curious to find out what is wrong with you, to know what might have been wrong with me.
Posted 12/27/2010 7:00 PM (GMT 0)
Make sure it's not pancreatitis
Posted 12/27/2010 8:58 PM (GMT 0)
I had a virus very much like that some years ago. I was so alarmed ! I went to my GP, because my UC symptoms had not increased a bit....
I actually took Pepto Bismal some (!) to help with the discomfort.... and it went away in about 10 days .
So, just to share an experience.....
I hope you feel better soon!
Posted 12/27/2010 9:26 PM (GMT 0)
i currently have the stomach "flu" or some sort of bug. I know it is the flu because 19 people that I know of in my husbands family have the same symptoms as me currently.
I had lots of D and lots of puking (and i NEVER puke)
I would feel heavy cramping in my stomach and then puke. It was very frequent and I didn't make it to the toilet one time. (Always carry a bucket!!).
My D was pretty much just water. I am feeling much better so it is short lived. There is definitely something around. My husband went to Walgreens for me to get some immodium and he bought the very last box.
I never felt really nauseated. I never want to experience it again. My husband who is going through it now described it as being 10x worse than a hangover.
I really hope I don't end up flaring over this. I haven't eaten anything today and am not really sure what to start eating.
Posted 12/27/2010 9:29 PM (GMT 0)
I had abdominal spasms once due to food poisoning; however, I was all better within 24 hours. Plus the spasms were more frequent.

I'd get it checked out ASAP.
Posted 12/28/2010 12:14 AM (GMT 0)
I know several people with the flu right now...there's some nasty stuff going around.
Posted 12/28/2010 12:19 AM (GMT 0)
mine wasn't the flu because it's not in my chest at all. I think it's a nasty stomach bug going around.
Posted 12/28/2010 1:23 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks all, I hope it gets better soon!
Posted 12/28/2010 5:13 AM (GMT 0)
broken record, but the flu is respiratory. best to call it a gastro bug.
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