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Posted 1/10/2011 4:27 PM (GMT 0)
Hi All,

I have not be on the boards a whole lot the last couple of months..I have been very busy with life in general, colitis has been under control and I had also been pregnancy since November.

Last week at 9.5 weeks, we lost our lil one and ended up having to have a D and C on Friday.

The whole time I have been taking my salofalk tablets and enemas..I am wondering if anyone has gotten a flare up after a miscarriage due to the flux in hormones, stress on the body etc..I was thinking maybe I need to go back to nightly enemas for a bit..

 

Posted 1/10/2011 4:46 PM (GMT 0)
Krissy, I'm sorry to hear that. I am sure it is possible to flare after a miscarriage, just like it's possible to flare during pregnancy or after childbirth. I think it might be a good idea to go ahead and go to nightly enemas, just in case.
Posted 1/10/2011 5:01 PM (GMT 0)
I'm sorry to hear about u losing your baby! I lost mine at 8 weeks on Dec. 8th. Heartbeat wasn't found on Dec. 7th. Hope you feel better, so far for me I haven't flared up yet thankfully.
Posted 1/10/2011 5:33 PM (GMT 0)
I'm so sorry Krissy! :o(
Posted 1/10/2011 6:25 PM (GMT 0)
Krissy- I am so so sorry. I am in the process of miscarrying my second baby right now. My numbers aren't doubling and they told me to expect it any time. As soon as I got pregnant this time I started flaring immediately. My last pregnancy with a 17wk loss I got better after I delivered. I am currently doing the nightly enemas and Canasa to get this under control. I know how you feel and it is so hard to deal with this especially as sick as we are with this UC.
Posted 1/10/2011 6:36 PM (GMT 0)
Krissy..I was thinking about you last week...didn't realise. I'm sad for you having a miscarriage.

I would say yes...go back to the enemas nightly for now, because your hormones will probably be adjusting and that's at least one thing you can control. Better to do it now than wait for symptoms. If all is clear for about 2 weeks, see to taper to every second night.

you know how they work for you.

Were you at every third night?

Are you still taking the probiotics and fibre?

Hope the support of your family and friends helps you heal emotionally.
Please stay in contact with us.
H xx
Posted 1/10/2011 6:36 PM (GMT 0)
Krissy!!! I am so sorry!!
Yes, I would definitely go to the enemas every night. It won't hurt, and it well might help in regard to any hormonal fluctuations.

Again, I'm sorry ! (((hugs)))
Posted 1/10/2011 7:55 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you everyone for all your kind words.

Q- your thoughts were with me at the right time!

yes I was at every third night..will go back to nightly for a bit..

This is tough but I will get through it...

Boxermom and Sweetie- BEAR HUGS!!! Why does this happen so much :(

Posted 1/10/2011 8:05 PM (GMT 0)
I am sorry to hear the bad news :(

I hope you're feeling better soon!
Posted 1/11/2011 12:20 AM (GMT 0)
Krissy,

I am so sorry for your loss.

Your question about why does this happen so much is one that I think about a lot. We are thinking about TTC #2 but I am very scared of flaring.

I hope you are healing and keep in touch.

Posted 1/11/2011 9:08 AM (GMT 0)
sorry to hear of your loss. i had a miscarriage w/ my 1st baby 8 years ago and still think about it. My suggestion would be to take precautions for your flare. I never flare while pregnant (only time i dont flare) but 2 months after delivery my nightmare starts. my daughter is 5 month and ive been flaring for 3 months with no control.

Take care of yourself!!
Posted 1/11/2011 8:18 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Krissy, so sorry to hear about your loss. I lost a baby at the end of February last year, and it did send me in a minor flare. I hate to hear this news. Keep your head up, and know that we are all thinking of you!
Posted 1/12/2011 6:47 PM (GMT 0)
I forgot to add: I think ramping up the enemas is a good idea. I use them around my period even though I'm on Remicade because hormone fluctuations cause a bit of extra inflammation.
Posted 1/13/2011 12:49 AM (GMT 0)
Hugs to all of you...
Posted 1/25/2011 3:47 AM (GMT 0)
I am so sorry for your loss. Yes, there is chance of flares with miscarriages. I have had four misscarriages and three babies and I flared everytime.
Posted 1/25/2011 2:03 PM (GMT 0)
Its three weeks after my d and c and no sign of a flare so far..I am continuing to take my meds..I dont think my hormones have quite come down to where they should be yet so I am not going to think I am out of the clear quite yet..Thank you to everyone for your support! its been a rough ride...
Posted 1/25/2011 8:58 PM (GMT 0)
You're at least doing the very best regarding keeping your colon as calm as can be.

I hope each day has you feeling better emotionally.

q
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