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Posted 11/7/2011 10:16 PM (GMT 0)
My gastro has me do a colonoscopy every two years because of the UC.  He found the same results, left side colitis.  It has been 3 days and I still am bleeding, has this happen to anyone?  Although I am fine with getting tested every two years I think it aggravates the colon because I was doing well before the test.  I called him and he has me adding Rowasa at night.
Posted 11/7/2011 10:23 PM (GMT 0)
I also found the scope bothered me (things didn't feel right for a few days), although I don't believe I've had blood afterwards. If there was blood I didn't notice it.

Did he take any samples, polyps or whatever they sometimes do in there? That could cause some blood. Hopefully you'll clear up shortly.
Posted 11/7/2011 10:26 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, he did a few biopsies, I hope that is what it is from.
Posted 11/8/2011 2:38 AM (GMT 0)
I sometimes bleed for up to four days after a scope - especially if my doc takes biopsies.
Posted 11/8/2011 6:45 AM (GMT 0)
Yes, it's normal. I bled for 3 days after my scope. My doc took 30 biopsies last time.

It's good you're on the Rowasa.....it can become your very best friend!!

When do you get the results?
q
Posted 11/9/2011 3:33 PM (GMT 0)
I think I get the results this week. I am still bleeding a little not as bad. I am having a hard time with keeping the Rowasa in ...Is there any tricks to that?
Posted 11/9/2011 7:26 PM (GMT 0)
Are you using them at night?

hard time retaining...how long are you keeping it in at this point?

q
Posted 11/10/2011 1:26 AM (GMT 0)
I have a really hard time retaining enemas, too. My "trick" is to use a little bit of it, which triggers me to go to the bathroom and "clear out" what's nearby. Then I'm able to use the rest of the enema and keep it in.
Posted 11/11/2011 4:54 PM (GMT 0)
MmeMulot
thanks for the tip, that is the whole problem with the enemas they make me feel like i have to poop. lately i am lucky I can keep them in for an hour at bedtime. I feel like i am wasting them and it is keeping me from getting the full benefit of them.
Posted 11/11/2011 9:19 PM (GMT 0)
When did you start the Rowasa?

an hour is a good start if it's been a short time ago you started them.

You "could" do a half one night and another half the next to help get your colon used to the extra weight of liquid in there.

I would suggest you lower the fish oil possibly...for me, it can cause "slipper butt syndrome"..lol. Harder to retain stuff with the extra slip.

Hang tough....it can take a while for it to work,.

Oh, do you have suppositories? Using them in the morning after your major bout of bms can also heal during the day....eventually it'll make retention easier of the enemas.

q
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