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Posted 1/4/2017 4:27 PM (GMT 0)
Hello guys,

Currently on my 4th week of pred foam enemas, 2 to 3 solid bowel motions with blood on tissue and sometimes on stool. I have been on and off foam enema since July of last year. Just wondering if there is anything else I can do to treat my flare more aggressively and what suitable regimen has worked for similar sufferers as myself.
Posted 1/4/2017 5:38 PM (GMT 0)
Are you able to tolerate mesalamine suppositories or enemas (i saw the bit in your sig about elevated LFT's and asacol)? As those are highly recommended.

Otherwise biologics but perhaps a bit tough to ho obe when your symptoms aren't horrible. You can't take steroud enemas forever though....
Posted 1/4/2017 6:09 PM (GMT 0)
Have you dropped the cod liver oil? If not, I'd suggest you do it for a bit.

Mesalamine enemas....start with a 2g dosage and a steroid uppository during the day.

q
Posted 1/4/2017 9:24 PM (GMT 0)
I'm alright with mesalazine suppositories but not high dose oral. Gonna give the pentasa 1g supps a try and also continue with predfoam for a while. I have a stock of asacol 1g foam enemas in stock also. Just trying to figure out a suitable regimen.
Posted 1/5/2017 4:25 AM (GMT 0)
Change it up and see how it goes.

q
Posted 1/5/2017 4:36 PM (GMT 0)
Tried the pentasa suppository last night and this morning and feels like it's made my flare worse. More bright red blood than before, bit more urgency. As of yet still 2 to 3 bowel motions a day. Quite scared and worried. Do I continue and hope that it gets worse before it gets better or do I continue and see where it takes me.
Posted 1/5/2017 5:49 PM (GMT 0)
Give it a few days with the pentasa supps. Or try the asacol foam.
Have you stopped the cod liver oil?
q
Posted 1/5/2017 7:32 PM (GMT 0)
please say you have stopped taking the cod liver oil so quincy will stop asking if you've stopped taking the cod liver oil !

and it's a good idea wink
Posted 1/5/2017 8:45 PM (GMT 0)
I have not stopped the cod liver oil, is there a reason why you know why I shouldn't be taking it at present? And can I switch midway through a predfoam course? It's my 4th week, initially did well but then I did overindulge in Xmas and hope that I can actually mend sad
Posted 1/5/2017 9:18 PM (GMT 0)
Stop becuse it's one constant you have been doing and havent sone so upon our suggestion ages ago. You are worried....stop to see if it makes a difference. It's a supplement that truly does NOT agree with some.

q
Posted 1/5/2017 9:19 PM (GMT 0)
You can alternate.yes. you have a good "arse"nal of meds...experiment.

q.
Posted 1/5/2017 9:25 PM (GMT 0)
Okay I shall stop the cod liver oil capsules for a month and see where it takes me. Have not stopped them for nearly 8 years lol. I will give the asacol foam enema a shot today.
Posted 1/5/2017 10:05 PM (GMT 0)
"I have not stopped the cod liver oil, is there a reason why you know why I shouldn't be taking it at present?"


so...just because i'm curious ........why did you start taking it, and when did you notice a change from using it ?

the best answer i can give as to why stop taking it is ...... why not ?!
Posted 1/5/2017 10:12 PM (GMT 0)
Started taking it because I play a lot of sport and gym quite frequently, its meant to be good for the joints. However, colon is priority.
Posted 1/5/2017 10:19 PM (GMT 0)
cortenema
Posted 1/5/2017 10:23 PM (GMT 0)
Is that hydrocortisone?
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