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Posted 12/30/2010 1:30 PM (GMT 0)

I was diagnosed with UC about a year ago.  I started out taking Asacol and since July have been taking Apriso.  about a month ago I started to take Metamucil.  After a week I started to have formed stools!  I tried Metamucil in the past and never really gave it a chance.  Yesterday I had 7-8 bowel movements.  It started out "normal" for me and then turned to what I can only describe as quite loosely formed stools with a lot of mucous.   I normally watch what I eat but since it's the holiday season I've eaten chocolates, sugar etc.  Does anyone else have this kind of flare up? Should I be concerned? 

Posted 12/30/2010 8:05 PM (GMT 0)
Hi..welcome to the forum!

You should also be on a rectal medication such as Rowasa retention enemas to help heal the rectum (UC starts there), and in conjunction with an oral 5ASA, it'll help get things controlled, albeit some time initially.

How much Asacol and then Apriso?

Yes, the holiday foods can create some increase of bms, but not how you've described...you're still flaring.

You could add some probiotics to the mix.

When do you see your doc next?

Oh, the foods won't cause your flare to be worse, however...

q
Posted 12/30/2010 11:17 PM (GMT 0)

quincy said...


Oh, the foods won't cause your flare to be worse, however...

q

......worsen the symptoms ???????? I'm asking.
Thanks Q, Chris
Posted 12/31/2010 1:23 AM (GMT 0)
well, it won't make your inflammation worse or make your flare to become worse. One might have other symptoms related to the food or with an inflamed colon, the food can be out quicker, etc...especially if one's consumed lots of fats or anything that would cause more gas or loosen stool, etc.

q
Posted 12/31/2010 1:59 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Q.
Chris
Posted 12/31/2010 2:15 PM (GMT 0)

I was initially on Asacol 400 mg 6 daily for 6 months.  My GI felt we could do better and suggested Apriso 0.375 gm 4 capsules every morning. Less pills to take is GREAT.  Overall, I feel that I'm doing pretty good.  Every so often I "flare". I really feel the Metamucil has helped a lot and more often than not, I have "formed stools", my new normal.   I last saw the GI in July when I had an endoscopy/colonoscopy.  At the time he said everything looked fine.  I have no appt scheduled at this time but plan on calling for a 6 month check.  Rectal meds haven't been mentioned by the GI at this time.  I guess I myself feel that I really don't need them?  Thanks for responding. 

Posted 12/31/2010 6:07 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, ask your GI for rectal meds. I use them regularly and increase to nightly to tamp down flare ups, which for me are loosening of stool, a little blood, mucous, greater frequency and urgency. When those symptoms abate I eventually drop from every night, to two nights on, one night off, then every other night.

You may need to be on more orals.
Posted 12/31/2010 6:12 PM (GMT 0)
Shena...everything looks fine? what exactly does that mean? You need to get exact clarification of doctor's statements.

You need rectal meds....

q
Posted 1/1/2011 1:45 AM (GMT 0)

Colon looks normal...that was written on my discharge paper after the colonoscopy.  He told my hubby all looked good and continue the meds as they seem to be working.  I had a 100 mile drive after the procedure and didn't give it any thought at the time..just glad it was over.  Rectal meds are something I can discuss with him at my next appt.  I have no  problem trying them as they seem to really help most of you...I just don't think I need them yet....Maybe increasing the Apriso could be an option too.  Does anyone else suffer hair loss from taking Mesalamine??  I've really noticed a difference in the last year mad

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