First flare in year?

I rarely post anymore since I’ve been able to remain in remission for probably a good year. I think most of that has been to being able to work from home and taking a probiotic similar to florastor every single day and keeping up my twice a week mesalmine as prescribed by my doctor. But this past week I started having symptoms. Tuesday I woke up with a sore stomach. Ran to the bathroom and out came straight mucus followed by tenesmus and then a very unpleasant bm. Stomach pain was like typical uc pain. However it was solid but the pieces just kept getting smaller. Sorry tmi. It was like my colon was completely emptying. Happened again after breakfast and then was ok the rest of the day. I got my second vaccine later and then felt like crap from it the next two days but stomach was fine. Then today I wake up and had the exact same symptoms. Is this the beginning of a flare? I’m kind of devastated because I think it is. I’ve been under considerable amounts of stress lately and have been getting depressed and now I feel like it’s catching up to me physically. I haven’t talked to my GI in years and don’t even know if he’s still practicing so I figured I’d post here. Appreciate any advice.

Sounds like a flare...are you only on rectal mesalamine, and which one?

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How do you get refills on your meds?
At the very least, I suggest you use the suppositories nightly or even one at night and ine during the day.

I also suggest a multi probiotic added to the one you're using. As well as a fibre supplement....low dosage to start.

Curious, what vaccine did you get?

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Definitely call your doctor and set up regular appointments at least every 6 months...even if you're feeling well.
If you are due for a c-scope...request it to be set up.

Regarding probiotics...I use what's in my signature, alternating nightly and each nightly during flaring.

Awesome you have enough suppositories...I suggest morning and night.

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PixieAlida said...
I have been in total remission for a while now, without any meds, only taking prebiotic at the moment.

As soon as I feel myself getting gassy or getting pains or feel ANY subtle change I cut out most foods, go on a liquid diet for a few days and prioritise rest and relaxation incl breathwork and embodiment.
Haven’t flared since. Maybe this can help you too?

Ah I wish I'd listened to my body when the flare up I'm currently in just started. I was getting severe abdominal bloating but didn't put two and two together and think 'flare up'.