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Posted 4/20/2009 10:48 PM (GMT 0)
When this flare started I was going over and over and it was mainly blood, flem, or some kind of liquid that went to the bottom of the toilet. Lately its been more formed and the # of times I've been going has gone dramatically.

Yesterday I went once in morning with no blood and somewhat formed, but then in the afternoon and several times at night it was a lot of blood and not much formed.

Today in the morning there was some blood, but then I didn't go again till about 4:30 and I went a lot, perfectly formed, but with blood. I'm taking coumadin so I know I'm going to bleed more than most people, but does it sound like I'm improving?

Also, for breakfast I made buttermilk pancakes with no sugar, no baking powder, and used honey instead of syrup. So its basically eggs, flour, baking soda, buttermilk, butter, and honey. Does that sound ok?
Posted 4/21/2009 12:11 AM (GMT 0)
Your recipe certainly sounds okay especially if it agrees with you...you definitely seem to be improving but keep in mind this stupid disease has a mind of it's own at times so keep paying attention (to what you're eating as well) and hopefully you'll be finding yourself in complete remission soon.

:)
Posted 4/21/2009 1:26 AM (GMT 0)
It sounds like you're better than you were when you were in the worst fo the flare. As to food, I think it's probably hard to determine what bothers you when you're in the midst of one.
Posted 4/21/2009 2:30 AM (GMT 0)
Some gastros consider pancakes to be fried food & therefore not a good choice to eat when one has GI upset. It sounds like you're making some progress if bms are formed at times. Hang in there! / Old Hat (30 yrs with left-sided UC ... [etc.])
Posted 4/21/2009 2:46 AM (GMT 0)
you sound like your getting improvement but watch it because it doesn't mean the flare has ended just calmd down a lil you could flare back up and get worse watch what you eat i know in my case when i had a flare i would drink lots of soup to keep hydrated and stick to things like rice chicken ect... as staples seemed to help depends mostly on you and what you can tolerate and yes i loved me some pancakes whenever i felt bad but gotta watch it still...if you want there are also lots of herbal remidies that may or may not help good luck and hope you continue to improve

John
Posted 4/21/2009 3:19 AM (GMT 0)
Hi....yes, you're improving. Your breakfast isn't going to make you bleed.

What meds are you taking at this time?

Congratulations on your improvement.

q
Posted 4/28/2009 1:25 AM (GMT 0)
I'm taking 6MP and coumadin.  The coumadin is a blood thinner which means I bleed more than most people.

At this point I'm only going twice a day and everything is formed.  I'm getting so tried of the same foods and want this flare to be done with.  The only problem I'm having now is bright red blood on the paper when I go the 2nd time.  For some reason everything is normal in the morning but not the evening. 

I know that bright red blood indicates a problem lower down, but should my diet stay the same?

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