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Posted 3/25/2013 3:18 AM (GMT 0)
Hey all,

I've been pretty close to having zero symptoms for a few months. The last one I can't seem to shake is semi-formed, sort of loose stools. I'm hoping that a perfect poop is just around the corner. It's obvious there is probably a little inflammation still hanging around or things would be fine. Any tips on how to bulk stools? With the current flare just now getting better I probably haven't had a standard log-like one in about a year. Has anyone else had a similar issue? I'm sort of worried I may never get back to that lovely place again.
Posted 3/25/2013 3:30 AM (GMT 0)
you do understand that bulking your poop doesn't change the fact that you still have some inflammation going on -

i would be concerned about that and stop trying to achieve blue ribbon turds just because -

but hey, if fluffy floaters do it for ya, good luck -
Posted 3/25/2013 1:10 PM (GMT 0)

soystud said...
you do understand that bulking your poop doesn't change the fact that you still have some inflammation going on -

i would be concerned about that and stop trying to achieve blue ribbon turds just because -

but hey, if fluffy floaters do it for ya, good luck -

Ha. I guess I am putting the cart before the horse here. I really just want to get better (like everyone on this forum) and get a little hasty sometimes dreaming of that blue ribbon turd. Have you had a similar experience to this though where that last bit of inflammation isn't quite healing up? I've tried everything from diet modification to natural supplements to imuran (I'm yet to take the leap to Remicade). Right now I'm taking a wide range of supplements through a naturopath in my area which has helped tremendously, except for that last bit of inflammation. Any tips on taking that last step to remove inflammation?
Posted 3/25/2013 2:41 PM (GMT 0)
huckleberryrapscallion: i totally agree when you have this horrible disease we have there is no better feeling in the world when in remission than producing that perfect poop. I actually celebrate as if ive just scored a goal lol well that exadurated a little but its a good feeling. Anyway i think im in a similar position as you just come off pred and havent had any symptoms for about 2 months now, what i have found to help bulking is increasing my soluble fiber such as apples with out the skin,  something that is working for me personally is Wheat grass powder. Do a spoon full in a little glass of water and do it as a shot, not gonna lie it taste horrid so wash it down with OJ or something but the benefits ive felt are amazing.

Hope this helps smilewinkgrin

Posted 3/25/2013 3:39 PM (GMT 0)
hey huck - wish i had some solid :-) advice for you, but there are far too many answers and not enough solutions -

but if that is your only issue at the moment, count your blessings and find something more constructive to do with your time - dwelling on it probably won't make it better -

and since i have no clue as to what you are doing med/diet wise, that makes answers more elusive -

are you on any butt meds ? enemas and such ?
Posted 3/25/2013 5:21 PM (GMT 0)
yes, what meds are you on?

Are you on any probiotics?

q
Posted 3/25/2013 10:32 PM (GMT 0)
I'm about a year into a medicated remission (4aday Lialda).
It took about 6mths to not see undigested food anymore.
The last 6mths the color is getting much darker and returning to normal.
I move once daily, semi formed now- and am in no hurry for fully formed. Just very happy to be where I am for now and acknowledge the need for sufficient time to pass for the healing process.
I was really bad, couldn't complete first scope.

I did have a couple solid movements a few months ago, and Boy! did it feel good. :) Had forgotten what it felt like, it's been just "waste disposal" since my flare.
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