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Posted 5/3/2012 10:56 PM (GMT 0)
I've definitely improved from where I started. I continue to wake on average 2x per night for a BM, sometimes a small one, other times a larger one. Depending on what comes out before bedtime. I can go 10 hours without a BM in the daytime, but not at night. I have a hard time getting back to sleep after waking, so lack of good sleep for over a year is frustrating. Does anyone know the science behind why we wake with BMs? Is sleeping on a certain side? I doesn't seem to help if I eat early. Although, I have to say that at least I am able to have a pretty normal life in the daytime. Still waiting for the Aza to kick in for me. I'm only 2 doses into full-strength.
Posted 5/3/2012 11:05 PM (GMT 0)
I'm flaring at the moment so feel your pain. For the past few nights I've woken every three hours on the dot to use the bathroom. So, go at 9:00pm before bed, then up again at midnight, three and six (which is when I get up).

I have just accepted this as part of the disease, although this flare is better than others. My last one, I was up every hour, on the hour, from 1000pm onwards.

Reduction of night BMs are one of the ways I measure improvement so I write down every occurrence.

Hope things improve for you.
Posted 5/3/2012 11:17 PM (GMT 0)
My nightly ritual involves mixing some Starwest Organic Slippery Elm Powder into a few ounces of juice. I add some probiotics to the mix
and drink this an hour or 2 before bedtime.

Around 9:45, I apply transdermal LDN.
I no longer have any BMs during the night.
Posted 5/3/2012 11:55 PM (GMT 0)
I LOATHE THE NIGHT BM'S!!!!!!!!!!!! ughhhhhhhhhhh :( i dont KNOW why , but as soon as try and relax for bed , there it starts , so annoying. i thought it was my meds (predisone) wearing off by night hour
Posted 5/4/2012 4:50 AM (GMT 0)
For me, I know it's bad when I have nocturnal BMs :( I don't normally go in the night, maybe it would happen to me once every few months. When I am flaring, I could end up having to poop once a night or more. I recommend you start using rectal meds. I can't imagine going in the night if i weren't dealing with some inflammation. It may be mild but it must be there.
Posted 5/4/2012 5:34 AM (GMT 0)
Well, it's 1:30am and here I am, so I know what you mean. I have been flaring badly for about 9 months., I think it,s either the pred wearing off , or maybe sleeping relaxes everything. Laying on my back is the best for me, because sometimes as soon as I roll over I have to bolt out of bed. I am sick of it too. During the day is definitely better usually.
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