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Posted 3/29/2011 2:00 AM (GMT 0)

Today I and an appointment with a new GI doctor because my previous GI didn’t seem to give me the proper care.  I’m relieved that this new GI made me feel very comfortable and I feel he will work for me.  I’d like to mention that when I told him why I was switching doctors he knew exactly who I was talking about and said that I would not be his first patient to complain.  I’m so happy that I made the switch!

 

He was concerned that I was still not feeling well and said it was obvious that I needed to change medication.  He took me off Sulfasalazine and gave me Asacol instead and Cortenema’s which he wants me to do 2 times a day.  He said treating from the other end should help me a lot.  I’m crossing my fingers that this new medication and the cortenemas will help and get me into remission.  He also prescribed Folic Acid and said I should start taking a multi vitamin.     

 

This might be a silly question but if I do the cortenema in the morning 30 mins before I take a shower and my morning routine will the solution leak?  I would hate to get out of the car and it look like I had an accident.

Posted 3/29/2011 2:38 AM (GMT 0)
It will definately be difficult to hold the cortenema in during the day.  You should ask for Cortioam and this can be used during the day and the enema in the evening at bedtime.  The foam is great because it absorbs quickly and its easy to retain.
Posted 3/29/2011 5:29 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks. The next time I know what to ask for if I need to use them again.
Posted 3/29/2011 11:22 AM (GMT 0)
I've done enemas in the morning a lot. When I was working mornings, I had to set my alarm extra early - because what I do is shower, have my breakfast in order to trigger a bm or two (or is flaring, more) and then do the enemas and lie down for 20-30 minutes before getting up and going about my day.

Yesterday I did a Rowasa that way and it stayed, fine, until bedtime, when I headed to the bathroom, had some gas and expelled it, and used the next one.
Posted 3/30/2011 3:37 AM (GMT 0)
Yesterday afternoon and last night i was able to hold it but the morning was hard for me. I got up at 5:30 but had to use the restroom by 6:45 which is the time I usually take a shower. I don't like them. My stomach cramps really bad with in seconds of doing the emena and the pain is there at least 20 minuts. It feels like if I need to have a bm but I just lie there for the 30 minutes. I'd rather be on pred as I didn't have a problem with it but the doctor said it's best if i do them.

Is cramping normal?
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