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Posted 11/1/2013 6:08 PM (GMT 0)
Ok weird question but I'm curious. Before a few days ago, I was kinda afraid to fart because I wasn't really able to without pooping. Now I have been farting just like a normal person I guess lol. What I'm asking is this is a good sign right? I've had 2 remicade infusions and I'm tapering off prednisone. Do you think that means the remicade is starting to heal? I do feel better. Not 100% but better.
Posted 11/1/2013 6:11 PM (GMT 0)
Yes. I'm not on Remicade but I was very proud of myself the other day to when I had the confidence to find a corner in the kitchen while I was alone and let a big one rip. Nothing but gas. Felt soooooo good. I wish you continued success.
Posted 11/1/2013 6:15 PM (GMT 0)
Congrats Caitie, being able to fart without the safety of sitting on a toilet bowl is a very good sign your uc inflammation is getting better and you are exiting your uc flareup. I am sure you are not 100% yet, but hey you are well on your way. A word of caution, just try not to get overconfident too soon or you might have an accident lol. As overconfidence can be quite dangerous lol.
Posted 11/1/2013 6:58 PM (GMT 0)
Haha thank you! Exiting my flare up would be amazing. I've been in it for several months now.
Posted 11/1/2013 7:00 PM (GMT 0)
Yay!!! ;-)
Posted 11/1/2013 7:19 PM (GMT 0)
That is  a good sign.  I'm in a flare right now and wish I could just pass gas.  I learned the hard way when this disease first hit me.

 I was at work one day when i thought I had gas. The next thing I feel was blood running down my leg. Lucky for me I had a job where i could leave quickly and lived close by. It's sad when you don't know if it's blood or just air.

I just e-mailed my doctor and hope to start on remicade soon.  I'm on 125mg of MP6 and it seems my body does not want to respond to it anymore. My Gi does not want to increase it because of potential liver damage.

I hope to be among those who have success with remicade.

Good luck MCFARL73.

Posted 11/1/2013 7:49 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, when I'm flaring my flatus is usually wet and gooey; and red to reddish brown. When I’m in remission its DRY!

Either way it smells bad.
Posted 11/1/2013 11:24 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, definitely a good sign. Keep doing what you're doing :-)
Posted 11/2/2013 12:35 AM (GMT 0)
It's a great sign. I remember when I wasn't able to fart. Those were bad times.
Posted 11/2/2013 12:54 AM (GMT 0)
It's a very good sign. I remember those days when farting was absolutely out of the question, so fart on..... smilewinkgrin
Posted 11/2/2013 2:25 AM (GMT 0)
I just wanna say how glad I am that I have here to go to to talk about this stuff. You all have made me feel so much better and it's awesome to be able to talk to people about things like farting and have them understand completely. People without uc would never understand. Like farting? Big deal. But it is to us. Thank you all for making me laugh and giving me hope that remission is coming soon! Keeping my fingers crossed! :)
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