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Posted 1/6/2008 2:03 AM (GMT 0)
My mom is concerned that I have not fully made it past my current flare to the point to be tappered off a 60 mg dosage of predisone. I only go to the bathroom at most two times a day, I wouldn't say that my stool is exetremely firm, however it is more like a piece of airy coral that looks somewhat feather like. I have no blood, and this is a much more solid stool than i orignally had before the 10 day antibitotic and the now 14 day dosage of pred. that is currently still at 60mg.

Any advice on more signs to look for improvement, and do you feel that this type of stool is an improvement from the flare up stage, atleast for considering tapering down from the dosage? I have a meeting with my GI on Monday, but I am just wondering what to think going in and what to really say.

Thanks.
Posted 1/6/2008 3:18 AM (GMT 0)
Wehn tappering off of pred symptoms can quickly re-appear so be aware of that...is your UC affecting your colon only? Or is it also in your rectom? If it's affecting your rectom (proctitis) get a script of cortifoam as well.

:)
Posted 1/6/2008 3:32 AM (GMT 0)
Just my colon, and I shall be aware! Thanks!
Posted 1/6/2008 3:29 PM (GMT 0)
It sounds like you're doing pretty good. The fact that you don't see anymore blood and only going a few times a day is a good thing. I agree with Pb, you might notice a bit more symptoms when tapering off a steroid. The symptoms should only last a few days so if you taper and you have symptoms for more then a week, then you might have to call your GI and let him/her know. Also when you see your GI, you might want to ask him for rectal meds - this might allow you to taper off the steroid more successfully.
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