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Posted 12/13/2007 11:22 PM (GMT 0)
I have tried them all.  The Rowasa gave me bad headaches, Canasa made me worse, and I don't really remember about the rest, just that they never worked.  Anyone have one work for them?
Posted 12/13/2007 11:46 PM (GMT 0)
Love cortifoam, have tried everything eles under the sun and for me nothing hits it like cortifoam...I figured out that for me, I have to get a script as soon as I notice problems with the rectom, if I leave it too long then I have to be on cortifoam longer...the longest I've been on it before tappering was one yr with absolutely no side effects from it...that was during a flare of having 30+ BM's/day.

Which probiotic are you taking? I take primadophilus reuteri made by natures way (for the last 3ish yrs now) and it may be coindience but I have to say in the entire time I've been taking PR I have not had any proctitis issues...PR does have guaranteed intestinal release so that may have something to do with it.

:)
Posted 12/14/2007 1:53 AM (GMT 0)
I don't take probiotics, they seem to bother my stomach, I tried 2 different ones.  I am allergic to yogurt, I don't know if that is related or not? but thanks about the info about Cortifoam, I am pretty sure I have tried it but probably didn't stick with it.

Posted 12/14/2007 2:27 AM (GMT 0)
Colocort is a steroid enema, you don't have to use the whole enema if you have problems retaining it. I can't use Rowasa either I think it makes my flares even worse.

I don't like using Cortifoam because they are not disposible, lots of washing and cleaning of the applicator.....I don't like that.

--Keith
Posted 12/14/2007 3:04 AM (GMT 0)
Try the primadophilus reuteri, it never gave me any stomach issues, just good results...regarding yogurt, do you have issues with all dairy, because you may be lactose intolerant or have casein allergy if you have issues with all dairy...in yogurt the lactose is already broken down that's why I mentioned casein allergy as well.

:)
Posted 12/14/2007 3:52 AM (GMT 0)
Try Cortifoam made by Schwarz Pharma - it has been my life saver. I too tried rowasa, but I felt like my butt was going to explode with the pressure - I could never keep it in past a few minutes.

Canasa is easy to keep in, but too mild, and didn't have any immediate relief.

After Cortifoam, within just 2 applications I knew this was going to work. My throbbing ended and next day was able to minimize my time I spent in the bathroom.

Cortifoam is a local steroid, with minimal side effects if any. I have been on it for a few months and haven't had any side effects.

Posted 12/14/2007 1:46 PM (GMT 0)
I too am a Cortifoam success story. I agree with IncrediBoy that within a couple days I can usually tell it's going to work. However, I thought I'd just mention that with this last flare, it took longer and I had to up the dose to 2 times a day with the Cortifoam. After about a week at 2x/day, I was nearly flare free.

But it did take longer than a couple days -- this time-- for me to see that it was working. So, I'd say that if you're really flaring, you might want to give a really serious try for a couple weeks.

about the "cleaning the applicator" comment above -- it's funny because I've found that I'm super fast at cleaning it out. Run some hot water, use the plunger to force it through. Voila. I put it back wet into the box with the foam and in the morning it's dry. Easy as pie. I actually wish you could buy the canisters w/o the applicator. Too much wasted plastic. Those applicators last a long time.
Posted 12/14/2007 2:41 PM (GMT 0)
Taking too much mesalamine gave me headaches. Try using 1/2 of the Rowasa bottle and that might help. I use 1/2 bottle every other day.
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