Oh no flaring again or is it a mini flare?

I am really angry now as I have a bit of returning symptoms.
I went from 1-2 bm a day without cramps, mucous or urgency.

Since 1-2 weeks I have increased to 2-3 bm a day plus the infamous "there is a fart comi.... argh its mucous"!
I have leakage and its anything from pale pink to a texture like glue that is almost transparent to a little bm.

I am on the nightly enemas again (was twice a week) and still on 2400mg of asacol daily.

I started my symptoms litterally after the first day of a new work and at the same time my back had a bad turn (muscles pulled not sure). The pain was on my left side of back and went up to the front where my uc cramping is.
I feel so much bloated and fragile as any weird move can result in some mucous.
Have to admit 1-2 months ago i reintroduce wheat on a daily basis as it was only 1-2 times a week in the past. I stopped wheat now.


I feel a bit down as I got a temporary christmas job in a shop and need all the energy I can. It seems that the enemas are taking a while to make me feel better as it usually takes 2-3 days in a row to put me back on track.

Is it a real flare coming or a mini flare?

A flare is a flare, IMO. You have hopefully responded in time with the enemas to keep your symptoms from getting really bad. Are you on a good probiotic?

You could also consider steroid enemas if the symptoms don't calm down soon.

I hope it doesn't get worse. I have had days where I have symptoms and had them turn around without a flare happening. Mostly since I've been on 6mp, prior, if I had symptoms, things were going to get ugly quickly. I think fruitgirl is right, increase enemas, ask about steroid enema but maybe you can also increase your dose of Asacol if necessary. Speak to your GI. You could also use a Canasa in the AM, that seems to nip things for me sometimes.

I can completely relate. Thought I was reading my own story at first.

Experiencing beginning signs of what I call and hope to be a mini flare. Trying to pinpoint cause. Sometimes can ve so difficult when several things have changed in recent weeks leading to flare. New job: deadlines, learning everything I need to know for it, etc. (stress) ive also stopped taking some supplements trying to lower $ spent on stuff.
Stress of needing money. Blessed by landing this temp job just in nick of time. Was worried. Have also slipped up a lil on diet regimen. Thus, it's hard to pinpoint cause-> solution.
For now, using suppositories & playing around w/supplements.

Thanks everyone.

Quincy yes did go back for 2 weeks on nightly enemas and tapered.

When I reintroduced wheat I have better formed bm and didn't have any other symptoms so probably i splurged a lot.

I am lucky i have an appointment with a new GI on wednesday as I moved area. So I can always talk to him.
I asked twice to my gp asacol or salofalk suppositories as I am not good at morning enemas. And twice ended up at the parmacy with the pentasa ones that are shaped like a flat football ball. So they hurt and they dont get in easily and they stuck in my bum.

So will ask for the rocket again.

I tapered too quickly. I tend to get back on track quickly like today is way better than this week. So really this treatment does its job. 2 bms this morning no gas no mucous.

So yes I might think I can be on maintenance only.

Yes well the pentasa ones are suppository but shaped like an antibiotic for horses! So yes can't wait to have another blind date with a new GI. This new hospital is supposed to have a whole gastro department and many Gi's on spot there so I believe it is a good one.

My job is fine its only a part time job. After a year waiting for my visa to work at least I can do something else than hoovering!
I am still looking for a full time in my speciality but for the moment its alright.

Miss Canada though (near christmas and no snow here bhoo) but won't miss the brown slush in march! ahah

More and more research everyday shows that eliminating wheat (gluten) from ones diet can solve a number of issues.. And the list keeps growing. My sister has now been advised to do it to help balance her hormones and help her thyroid etc.
I agree that at times it can be tough. I'm not perfect. Started by eliminating/ replacing the major stuff. Pasta- I get a brown rice pasta that I've adapted too. On occassion bread/pastries can be tempting but I can usually stop myself by remembering the agony it will cause.

Good luck to you and new job and know there's always someone on here who can relate.

soystud said...
your choice dude - i made mine - keep on gluten if its werkin for ya -

seriously tho, i understand that not everyone has issues like i do - but unless you give up the wheaties for a bit, you'll never know -

and while you're at it, knock a cold one back for me

Well, I am gluten free for close to a year. But that doesn't mean, I don't plan on going back someday to eat some gluten or drink a beer.

We gotta live, enjoy all aspects of life...

you'll be back on gluten eventually, resistance is futile.

Gluten free diet doesnt change nething for me.

Im on nightly for 5 nights in a row now. Already no mucous today and got down to 2 bm max a day. And dry farts.
Yeah

kill that mini flare with the super duper enemas gun . Like a western spaghetti!

No snow! Well all the christmas ads do have snow in them... but in reality its rainy and cold and damp.

I miss a lot canadian christmas, everything smell of ginger, nutmeg and we eat more sugar intake on the 24th and leftovers than anyone else.

They do not celebrate christmas eve here which I miss. the 24th is the epitome of food, party, gift, aunties that can't stop laughing and uncles who can't dance.

I have a fond memory of the 24th as a kid where everyone came in their fur coats (the 70s) and they all put it on the masterbedroom bed and we ended up falling asleep on them and they smelled of cigarettes.