So...

I talked to one of my mom's friends, who happens to be a doctor with UC. She prescribed me some Rowasa enemas (though I'll likely get the generic) to be used as needed. Hopefully it clears up the little bit of inflammation that seems to not want to go away. Any suggestions for how often to use them at first (assuming I'm going about 3x daily, no blood, just urgency)?

Also, I'm gonna try to cut caffeine out of my diet, so wish some luck to a coffee addict?

Yeah, I did it once nightly.

When I give up coffee, I go straight for the decaf. It still has some but it helps. Also, teas I can fix up like coffee like chai or earl grey with cream and sugar- mmmmmm!

Good luck!

nix the diet coke malkavian....really not good for anyone.

I drink anywhere from 4 - 8 cups of coffee a day..depending on my social activities.

If I'm flaring, however, I do lessen the intake somewhat just because it can trigger increased peristalsis...depends on if I'm home or not.

Regarding the Rowasa...you should be on nightly until you're "normal"...then taper and remain on the every second night for at least 3 weeks...etc. It's a process that your gut controls, no matter how fast you think you should taper.
A very humbling fact that I sometimes ignore.

The tapering process will get you to a maintenance level...it's "said" that twice a week is optimum maintenance. If you're not comfortable using the 4g for longer periods, there is a 2g dosage.

Keep us posted as to the enemas are going for you.

quincy

sweetmelody-Me too! Usually when I drink coffee, I get through half a cup before I'm on the toilet.

quincy-I know they're not good for me, but sometimes I get bored with water. And I think it's pointless to drink my calories cause eating them is tastier. =P

Also, will do. The pharmacy didn't have them today so I'm picking them up tomorrow evening.

I've actually not tried any enemas so far, this is my first time going.

Are cort enemas cortisone/hydrocortisone?