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KrissyUC
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Posted 2/12/2014 1:07 AM (GMT 0)
My symptoms are practically constipation with blood coming out and pellet like stools..does this sound like I need rectal meds???? Last week I had diareah...now things have changed ...
fruitgirl
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Posted 2/12/2014 2:30 AM (GMT 0)
Every UCer needs rectal meds, unless they're allergic/intolerant to them or unless an good, fair trial has shown them to not work for that person.
quincy
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Posted 2/12/2014 6:03 AM (GMT 0)
Absolutely use them now Krissy....your symptoms are dependent on where the inflammation is limited or extended.
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KrissyUC
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Posted 2/12/2014 12:46 PM (GMT 0)
Quincy- I am not sure what you mean!! (I am filling the RX today just a little scared to use them as Im pregnant!)
quincy
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Posted 2/12/2014 5:45 PM (GMT 0)
if you're having some diarrhea and now constipation, I'm assuming you're in a very mild flare and limited to the rectum...although possibly most or all of the rectum.
Your hormones will give you some symptoms, but the enemas will help keep your UC symptoms in check.
The nozzle is only 3 inches long and you're not going to be touching anywhere near the baby. Stay on your left side...or with your butt in the air.
Use a lubricant on the nozzle so that it'll slide in easily.
you'll be fine!
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hateuc
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Posted 2/12/2014 5:45 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, def use the rectal meds. I feel good that they are safe during pregnancy, but why not call the pharmacist and ask just to make sure. Don't let the flair get out of control.
pb4
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Posted 2/12/2014 6:38 PM (GMT 0)
I used cortifoam while pregnant with my son 20 yrs ago with no issues (and my son didn't turn out any worse than my daughter did with whom I wasn't sick with yet lol)
KrissyUC
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Posted 2/12/2014 7:12 PM (GMT 0)
I cant go to the washroom!! All that comes out is blood and tiny pieces of stool! What is going on??
fruitgirl
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Posted 2/12/2014 7:15 PM (GMT 0)
A flare.
KrissyUC
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Posted 2/12/2014 7:18 PM (GMT 0)
but nothing is coming out just tiny pieces of blood and stool..do I still treat? its not really bothersome.
Indycat23
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Posted 2/12/2014 7:26 PM (GMT 0)
I would get on the rectals as soon as you can. Def sounds like lower inflammation. I get the same thing and it ultimately gets worse. Eventually I'm on the toilet 20x a day passing small amounts of blood and stool.
KrissyUC
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Posted 2/12/2014 7:28 PM (GMT 0)
I am going to have the enemas tonight but I am scared they will affect my pregnancy, I am scared to use them nightly for fear I will miscarry...
fruitgirl
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Posted 2/12/2014 7:32 PM (GMT 0)
Krissy, there is not one single piece of information out there, other than what your GI told you, that an enema will make you miscarry. Seriously.
But what CAN make you miscarry, or go into preterm labor, is a flare.
KrissyUC
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Posted 2/12/2014 7:47 PM (GMT 0)
Oh Man, why did he have to tell me that...the enemas were my best friends...are there many ladies here that have used them in pregnancy??
quincy
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Posted 2/12/2014 11:32 PM (GMT 0)
many who have listened to me and others who KNOW that the enemas can help.
they won't cause a miscarriage....
There are other things that can cause miscarriage, and that's a risk that every woman who's pregnant will take....but the enemas won't cause them.
Did you not use them through your other pregnancy?
I explained why you're having the symptoms you're having in my previous post...you're flaring.
No explaining it any other way.
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TroubledTurds
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Posted 2/12/2014 11:48 PM (GMT 0)
I'm in a kinda poopy mood today, but i'll try to be nice krissy -
if you ask questions on this forum, expect to get answers - if you don't want to follow the advice you're given, maybe you shouldn't be asking the questions -
everyone is here for one of 2 reasons - to ask for help or to give it - trust the people on here -
Bobella
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Posted 2/13/2014 12:42 AM (GMT 0)
Rowasa enemas were the only medication I took while pregnant. Absolutely 100% safe. Seriously.
The small pieces and bold probably means that there are ulceration a in your rectum or sigmoid colon that are constantly dripping blood and mucous. Small amounts of this "stuff" will build up and put pressure on your rectum to go often, even though it's smaller than a regular bowel movement.
I flared from 5 weeks pg until a month after delivery. Baby was perfect. In fact he's 4 now and sitting next to me right now. :)
pb4
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Posted 2/13/2014 3:44 AM (GMT 0)
I highly doubt you'd miscarry from using enemas for your UC, I didn't and can't really see that there would be any connection to using rectal meds themselves and miscarrying at all. See my reply above sharing my experience with rectal meds and my pregnancy.
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