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Posted 1/17/2012 10:23 PM (GMT 0)
First solid BM since November 4th!

My doctor tried to put me on Imuran but I was too scared of the side effects. The prednisone didn't work in early November. I can only give thanks to the Asacol 800 mg (4 in the morning/3 at night). It might also be due to the reduced stress. I graduated in December and just got into medical school so I have been relaxing for about a month now.
Posted 1/17/2012 10:25 PM (GMT 0)
Woo Hoo! Congratulations!!

Carlie
Posted 1/17/2012 10:26 PM (GMT 0)
I know the excitement that your feeling. Congrats!!
Posted 1/17/2012 10:35 PM (GMT 0)
That's great news! I Hope you continue to feel well & congratulations on medical school.
Posted 1/17/2012 11:09 PM (GMT 0)
Swwwweeeet !

what a marvelous sight to behold !

Posted 1/17/2012 11:48 PM (GMT 0)
May your solid poopies continue! :) Congrats on getting into med school.
Posted 1/17/2012 11:52 PM (GMT 0)
The more solid stools can mean that the Asacol is taking care of the upper/sigmoid inflammation and your inflammation can be more limited.

It's good you're having more solid stools, but I still encourage you to consider adding rectal 5aSA as well.

It's awesome you got into med school....i'll assume the rest will help before that starts.

Did you recently add any fibre supplements and/or probiotics?

q
Posted 1/25/2012 10:43 PM (GMT 0)
I haven't added any fiber supplements and/or probiotics. Do you recommend I should?

What do the rectal 5aSA do?

The only problem I'm having now is that I'm only having a bowel movement every 3rd day or so. I started taking miralax to help but now I've gained 4 lbs since the solid BMs started which is frustrating.
Posted 1/26/2012 12:26 AM (GMT 0)

53rd&3rd said...
My 24 years of J Pouch have produced zero solid stool. For 20 plus years diarrhea has been a way of life. Since that's the case, I'd be willing to take my chances on my old diseased colon again. If I could turn back time that is :(

why what is wrong with your jpouch, it seems members that have jpouch on there are very happy with their jpouch.
Posted 1/26/2012 12:45 AM (GMT 0)

quincy said...
The more solid stools can mean that the Asacol is taking care of the upper/sigmoid inflammation and your inflammation can be more limited.

It's good you're having more solid stools, but I still encourage you to consider adding rectal 5aSA as well.

It's awesome you got into med school....i'll assume the rest will help before that starts.

Did you recently add any fibre supplements and/or probiotics?

q


I haven't added any fiber supplements and/or probiotics. Do you recommend I should?

What do the rectal 5aSA do?

The only problem I'm having now is that I'm only having a bowel movement every 3rd day or so. I started taking miralax to help but now I've gained 4 lbs since the solid BMs started which is frustrating.
Posted 1/26/2012 3:38 AM (GMT 0)
Congrats on the solid poop! haha.

Rectal meds will help treat any inflammation you might have in the rectum and sigmoid colon. Asacol isn't always effective at getting to the very bottom of the colon...so the idea is to "treat both ends."

Fiber supplements might help you go more regularly. I like the Metamucil cinnamon wafers myself because I think they taste good, but you can also get pills or powder to mix in water.
Posted 1/26/2012 6:53 AM (GMT 0)
5ASA is the same as asacol....mesalamine suspended in a liquid that you retain. I suggest enemas rather than suppositories.

You're definitely on the road to healing, but you need to get the limited rectal area dealt with.

Fibre supplements also exercise the colon...they will soften and bulk/fluff the stool making it easier to pass.

How's your eating?  are you eating fairly balanced or low fibre? Are you eating enough?

I use the capsules...just don't use anything that has artificial sweeteners.

Don't wait to ask the doc for the enemas...

q

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