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Posted 4/28/2016 8:21 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone, this is my first post….although I have been reading lurking here for a week.

I was diagnosed with ulcerative proctitis 7 years ago. I received some steroid suppositories for a month. At that point the doctor I was seeing said that if it were to re-appear I would need to be on constant meds. It never did (for 7 years anyway).

Then 4 months ago I began having intermittent mucus on the very front part of stools. I am somewhat dense, as I just attributed it to a bacterial infection of some sort, totally forgetting about the U.P. diagnosis.

I was at the doctors for a case of bronchitis and was prescribed steroids for it---the symptoms went away for a few weeks and I forgot about it. Well, they have come back and got more severe……more mucus and now for the last few weeks blood also.

I made an appt with my doc---but as luck would have it, she has gone into her own practice and has none of my medical records there. I had to sign for her to receive them……it may be a few weeks.

I have been trying every natural remedy I could find to clear this up. Even trying the FODMAP diet, wormwood complex for a month…..nothing really seems to work. I am now trying oregano oil and probiotics…..for a little while it DID seem to get better, but I didn't stick to a safe diet I am thinking?

Should I be concerned about a wait for an appt? the blood doesn't fill the toilet, it is just streaked on the surface and the mucus is still just on the front of each BM. I honestly was thinking this was just hemmeroids and nothing to worry about until I googled "mucus on front of stool" and landed here. Then your stories jogged my memory about the U.P.

Now I am a little bit concerned……thanks for reading this long winded post !
Posted 4/28/2016 8:59 PM (GMT 0)
Hang in there! You said the steroids you took for bronchitis made the symptoms go away, so maybe there is hope you can come back from this!

Good Luck!
Posted 4/28/2016 9:08 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, that's true. The symptoms at that time were less than what they are now (no blood or stomach pain), but maybe now that I am finally understanding the true nature of what this condition is--- I will be able to figure out the right diet for it. I guess a non-abrasive diet would be better than what I was trying. Thanks :-)

Edit to add details to post…..

Post Edited (Katie222) : 4/28/2016 3:39:48 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/28/2016 9:59 PM (GMT 0)
Keep a food diary. I know it is tedious, but it truly helps you find what are your "safe foods" and what cause you symptoms. Every person is different. For me, I can't eat corn in any form! I get so sick! But, dairy never bothers me.
Posted 4/29/2016 12:02 AM (GMT 0)
given a past diagnosis, i think the doc could call in some suppositories even before records arrive. they are very safe. maybe push/suggest that.
Posted 4/29/2016 12:11 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks to you who have replied…..I have been a nervous wreck and for some reason talking about it here has helped a bit. My aunt has Crohns and I am a little worried about that due to a few of the newer symptoms and escalation.

My doctor has started a new practice on her won and doesn't have my records in her office (I had to sign a release form the other day). I wonder if I could call the hospital that she used to be affiliated with and find out the name of tat gastroenterologist? that's really an idea I hadn't thought of…….I was told they have 30 days to release the records !

At this point I am under the impression that ALL foods are irritating to it. There is always blood & mucus on the first "movement" and there never even used to be second, third or 4th movements……now there are sometimes.

I will definitely keep a food diary and start slowing down on fiber rich foods. Yesterday I had almonds and raw carrots……never again on those (until I am back into remission stage anyway). Thanks again.
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