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Posted 4/19/2011 7:16 PM (GMT 0)
I was doing so, so much better after bad flare in November. Have been off pred since late January. Was having some lingering bleeding but managing w/ meds (rectal, oral, probiotics). Then I got the stomach bug 2 weeks ago. Man I feel like 2 steps forward 3 steps back. Now I'm having way more blood (every bm), back up to 4-5 bms per day. Some urgency (not too bad).

I'm using Rowasa in the evenings (every night). I've been alternating mornings between canasa, proctofoam or hydrocort suppositories. I ended up w/ terrible internal and external hemmies after the tummy bug. Trying to heal those too.

I'm not sure what else to do at this point besides the steroid enemas (which I have never tried).

Sorry just needed to vent. Headed to the beach w/ the family tomorrow. Hopefully a change of scenery will do me some good!
Posted 4/19/2011 7:35 PM (GMT 0)
Poor thing. I feel the same way. I was doing great and then my blood counts got all whacky and now I have to stop meds and wait to see if they improve. It seems like we can never catch a break, doesn't it? I hope this is just a minor blip you're going through and that things get back on track quickly. It sounds like you're doing all of the right things, I have the hemmie/fissure thing going on too and it's not fun!!!
Posted 4/19/2011 7:39 PM (GMT 0)
Take some high dose probiotics or some SCD yogurt to rebalance the normal flora in your body.

Posted 4/20/2011 4:23 AM (GMT 0)
Ugh..I feel for you. I second the high dosage of probiotics for a few days. ARe you only taking the VSL?

I don't think you need the steroid enemas yet....but you might want to use steroid cream externally.

If your anus is realllly sore and red, you might have a mild yeast infection from your gastro bug or wiping, etc. I've used Canesten cream (OTC) and it's helped amazingly. Just a few applications helped.

Feel better soon.

Oh, are you using fibre supplements?

q
Posted 4/26/2011 11:39 PM (GMT 0)
Back from the beach!

Hi Quincy.....yes I am taking metamucil. I typically take 4/day. I am taking the VSL and Ultimate Flora Critical colon for probiotics.

Dealing w/ some constipation from the inflammation. Keeping up the nightly enemas. Doing the canasa in the am. I did have to do a scoop of miralax to get things moving.

This evening I have been dealing w/ some mucous issues. It never ends huh?!

Thanks for the help!
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