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Posted 6/1/2016 5:05 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Ritu....great you had the in-office and he saw no inflammation. Did you watch the monitor (I'm assuming the possibility since it is a video scope).

So, the main goal is for you to regulate your bms in the way of slowing them down. The fact that they're formed is a good thing. Have you increased the psyllium to twice daily?

Since you don't have inflammation rectally, maybe it's time for you to start decreasing the enemas to every second night, but use a suppository in the off night. Did your doc mention any process for you to decrease?

You could ask the doc for an antispasmodic, maybe kegel exercises would help.

Possibly changing some food intake as Delta suggested could help. I've never tried the psyllium seed, but worth a try if you can get it it.

So....throughout your life pre-UC, you had bms after meals and up to 4x daily?
q
Posted 6/2/2016 2:56 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Quincy

Yes I could see the monitor , everything looked normal except a couple of red spots which the report said were few hyperaemic spots seen on distal rectum . He said they were of no significance and the vascular pattern looked great . Per him I should continue the same protocol as is and review in some time on the meds so I am to continue on the nightly enemas and 3.6 GMs of mesalmine. And all the other supplements as is. .in fact he's very keen to do the fmt for me but the issue is I have to find a donor as that has to be found by me . He does the procedure but can't provide me a donor as its a trial he wants to enroll me for 🙄 can't be my kids or hubby as they share the same bacterial environment ( flora fauna ) as I do . So though I am very tempted to do it am sitting on the fence . Also flying down every week would be an expensive preposition . What is the status on fmts in your part of the world . FYI In India only hospital stays are covered if you have insurance . All medicines , doctors visits , tests and procedures are out of ones own pocket 😢
Anyways I tried upping the psyllium and had half a scoop after breakfast .
Yes I was a multiple pooper way before I got Uc , my family always joked how I pooped every time I ate .i used to go 4-6 times a day . I asked my doc if I had IBS and he said Uc patients don't have ibs which is strange considering so many on this forum have both .

Do let me know your thoughts on FMT

Best
Ritu
Posted 6/2/2016 6:06 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Ritu....I'm not able to give much of an opintion on FMT, except that others have done it with varying results. It's another option for sure, but I don't give it much thought. If you're able to try it, can afford it, then it could be worth it.
Is there anyone in your family that live in another area that might consider being a donor?

I'm wondering if trying Xifaxin first could be an option.

Yes, UCers can have IBS. Did your doctor explain why the contrary?

Hope the added psyllium helps....

q
Posted 6/3/2016 11:58 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Quincy

Thanks again for your prompt responses , yes I do have my mom and dad and I could consider asking them to go through the battery of tests required to see if they are suitable donors . Though I wonder if age is a factor coz they are both in their 70's .

What exactly is xifaxin , will ask my doc , my google search said it's an antibiotic . Isn't that a no no for us uc'ers .

No my doc didn't say anything about why I couldn't have ibs , didn't push him on the subject though . Maybe I should have .

Thanks / best
Ritu
Posted 6/3/2016 4:42 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Ritu..it's cool to see the monitor and be able to ask questions. Seems things are good except for the lower rectum.

Some on the forum don't believe IBS even exists, or maybe the term is inappropriate. You could write it on your list for next time to ask. I'm interested to know, lol.

I don't see why age would be an issue to be a donor...worth asking about. I assume your parents are fully aware of your issues and would support the process?

Yes, xifaxin is an antibiotic....it's used for travellers' diarrhea and advertised for IBS diarrhea. I have a friend who has CD, and she has had ongoing diarrhea since her resections of ileum and surrounding area. I suggested it, and her doctor brought it up as well. She has improved A LOT after using it. She's also now on apriso. It's possible that it helped something that was a bit out of whack regarding gut flora.

I still thing you should look at food you eat on a continual basis..it's possible your gut just doesn't like certain grains. Have you tried quinoa?

q :-)
Posted 6/7/2016 2:20 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Quincy

Sorry about the late response . I missed your post somehow .
I asked my doc about the rectum and he said the spots were of no significance so I am guessing things are ok till the sigmoid where he could see .
Am definitely gonna ask him about ibs and why he thinks I can't have it . Will tell you what he says 😊
My parents are doctors and both support everything about this disease so yes if they qualified they would be the donors in a heartbeat .

Will def ask my doc about xifaxin .

Yes I am going to look into my food and try and see if eliminating some things helps . Will try quinoa , it's something my husband eats all the time . I anyways don't have any raw salads and fruits . Try and eat everything well cooked

Thanks and best
Ritu
Posted 6/7/2016 5:19 PM (GMT 0)
It's great you have such support from your parents/family....helps a lot on an emotional level.
Looking forward to any of your updates....take care.

q
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