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Posted 10/8/2013 7:40 AM (GMT 0)
Have been really good lately I thought great got this under control but oh no,few weeks ago started with mild stomach pains and the ever louder talking stomach with loads of wind to go with it.
Strange thing though no lose Bo but constipated went from going daily to sometimes once every 3 days,no change in diet or medication but work very very stressful at present.
This morning went to toilet lots of gas first very small Bo and the dreaded blood,I haven't bleed for a very long time a good couple of years,last time I did I ended up on 80mg of pred hope it's just a blip but have my doubts due bloods so wait to see out come and maybe go on a fluid diet for a few days.
This is such a unpredictable disease your just never safe
Posted 10/8/2013 8:23 AM (GMT 0)
I'm sorry you're not feeling so well.

How long have you been on 6mp? Hopefully it will kick in soon so you don't need the 80 mg pred anymore. Are you still on pred? Are you at your highest dose of 6mp yet?

I waited until I was before I laid of the steroids (Uceris) to make sure I wouldn't flare.

What does your GI say?
Posted 10/8/2013 10:13 AM (GMT 0)
Stress :-( It took me forever to realise that stress really was my trigger. Now im looking at changing careers as being a chef is constant stress.

I hope you feel better, try to keep your stress levels calmed, maybe hot bath lavender. Pamper your mind to keep your gut in shape maybe, just a thought :-)
Posted 10/8/2013 11:25 AM (GMT 0)
No not on pred any more haven't had to have any for 2 yrs as for the 6mp have been on that for about 4yrs now might even be longer.
My consultant doesn't want to up it at the moment or didn't the last time I saw him.
Hoping this is just a blip but as I said job very stressful at present I work nights in charge of a nursing home we have 23 high need residents and have had several staff changes lately and just coming to the den off holiday season so hopefully things should improve there soon .
Just hate the constant nagging pain and pointless trips to the toilet.
Posted 10/8/2013 1:18 PM (GMT 0)
I've got a suggestion you may want to experiment with. Might do something, might not. Stress is well known to effect UC and it causes histamine to build up in the body, which may be part of the problem. You could try taking daily antihistamines (hopefully a good working non drowsy one) and see if it helps. In the past I have come across a handful of people who actually treat their UC with antihistamines. I don't really know if it works or not but it may be worth a try.
Posted 10/8/2013 2:51 PM (GMT 0)
Please watch this beautiful video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCPGio3IQXY&feature=endscreen

It also explains what happens in our colon when we are stressed.
Posted 10/8/2013 3:05 PM (GMT 0)
I think stress is definitely the culprit. Sorry to hear work is the cause of that. Have you tried any type of stress relief...yoga, meditation, working out?
Posted 10/8/2013 3:37 PM (GMT 0)
Standing joke in our house i don't do any kind of working out I do a lot of walking
Also my youngest has been off school for the last 10 days with chicken pox so lack of sleep not helping but he's going back tomorrow so that's good
Thank you for all your support it's good to have all of your help does the world of good to have people who really understand whats happening
Posted 10/9/2013 5:41 AM (GMT 0)
Aw, sorry to read that you're not feeling up to par, Lambkins. I've been stressed myself lately because I have a crazy upstairs neighbor who keeps complaining to our apt. bldg manager that "plumbing noises" from my bathroom & my neighbor's disturb her. Can you imagine? She is a big-boned 50-ish woman who walks heavily & makes her share of noise; then she accuses US of bothering HER! This has been going on for nearly 3 yrs & I am so fed up with her; she's a monster. She also spies on a mother of 3 young kids in the bldg next-door & reports them for making noise. My advice to you is be sure you get adequate rest & eat what you know will not add to the digestive trouble 'til you feel better. BTW, how are your hens doing? / Old Hat (33 yrs with left-sided UC; presently in remission taking brandname Colazal)
Posted 10/9/2013 10:03 AM (GMT 0)
Sorry your having stress to old hat you'll be pleased to know hens are lovely the whole family call them the girls,we get between 2-4 eggs a day which is good from 4 chickens.
Trying to take it easy and rest is almost impossible I've just do much doing at the moment but am trying to fit some in need to be ok for half term as taking the kids on a boating holiday so fingers crossed
Posted 10/10/2013 5:21 AM (GMT 0)
A boating holiday sounds like it would be relaxing. Keep us posted when you can; I'm sure that Quincy & Red 34 will be here to advise you soon as they realize your gut is acting up. Glad to hear that the hens are doing well, lol. / Old Hat (33 yrs with left-sided UC; presently in remission taking brandname Colazal)
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