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Posted 12/28/2009 5:58 AM (GMT 0)
I have been on prednisone since diagnosed on Sept. 15. Started at 40 milligram and now at 10 dropping to 7.5 mg. tomorrow'

The past couple of days I've experienced a lot of bloating. Is it the prednisone or the UC? why would it happen now after being on higher doses and for this amount of time?

Any suggestions on what to do besides limiting salt?

Ellen
Posted 12/28/2009 7:10 AM (GMT 0)
could be low rectal inflammation still....hence the now recommendation of rectal meds.


Could be food digestion process.

Could be the VSL.

Could be that things are improving and bms slowed down having more in your colon to deal with.

What are you eating at this time? Could be not enough food in general?

You could maybe try a digestive tea such as peppermint or camomile or green tea.


I get gas from some foods and definitely when I'm starting to flare with rectal mild inflammation.

Can you consider to add more fibre foods such as greens/salads?

Hope you feel better soon,

quincy
Posted 12/28/2009 7:56 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Quincy,

I'm cutting my psyllium husk drinks 4 to 1 water to pomegrant juice. GI does not want me doing rectal meds. though have some stuff for hemmorhoids that I use sometimes.

I don't think it's the VSL because I've been on it quite a while and the bloating just started. All of a sudden I've put on weight (yippee) and I have breasts once again. I was excited about that, but then my stomach started inflating too. It's not painful just uncomfortable.

Before I start introducing new foods I want to be off prednisone so I know what's really affecting me...

I'm drinking tea as I write. Thanks for the recommendation and I do have peppermint. The bloating is relieved somewhat by drinking liquids, probably avoiding salt is a good idea.

If it's not one thing it's another with this UC. I also have acid indigestion and I'm wondering if that's from the pred as well...
Posted 12/28/2009 8:37 AM (GMT 0)
yes, could be from the pred. You could try zantac and see if it helps. Actually, you should use some sort of acid reducer while on pred anyway to avoid possible acid erosion above the stomach or in the stomach (pred causes more acidity apparently).

Don't get the not using of rectal meds...you should still ask once you get below 10mg.

I don't know what you mean about the psyllium back to 4 to 1 water to pomegranate.

I'd assume the pred is adding to your quick weight gain...especially if your breasts are "back"..lol. It is a hormone.

Hope you get relief soon....I do hate the discomfort of bloating.

Oh, forgot to ask if your period is around the corner...could be that as well.

quincy
Posted 12/28/2009 10:13 PM (GMT 0)
Pred can also contribute to yeast overgrowth which is a prime culprit for bloating. You may want to experiment with anti-candida supplements and diet.
Posted 12/29/2009 8:01 AM (GMT 0)
thanks for all your advice. Question, are rectal meds the same as meds for hemmoroids?

will look into anti-candida supplements.

Period is going through another exit at this point. I'm 51.
Posted 12/29/2009 8:30 AM (GMT 0)
The hemmie meds are either ointment or suppositories. Some such as hydrocortisone supps can be used for both UC and hemmies....but I'd lean more toward the retention enemas such as 5-ASA (Rowasa if you're in the US). But considering your doc put you on pred, a steroid liquid or foam (much easier to retain) could help with your tapering of pred to help lessen the withdrawl of it and the slight reappearing of some symptoms.

I pretty much am in the full camp of 5-ASA and considering you are already on an oral 5-ASA (Asacol), the rectal med to be continued and then tapered after you're off the pred could be helpful for you in the future to hold off flares and treat them earlier than have your doc prescribe pred repeatedly.


What hemmie med do you use?

q
Posted 12/29/2009 8:23 PM (GMT 0)

journey2health said...
thanks for all your advice. Question, are rectal meds the same as meds for hemmoroids?

will look into anti-candida supplements.

Period is going through another exit at this point. I'm 51.

Hormonal fluctuations can also contribute to yeast/Candida overgrowth and bloating. You may want to look into bioidentical hormone therapy as a way to balance your hormones and reduce symptoms as you go through the change. If you'd like to learn more, check out this site: http://www.womentowomen.com/bioidentical-hrt/bioidenticalhormones.aspx

A great book to check out is Elson Haas The False Fat Diet. http://www.amazon.com/False-Fat-Diet-Revolutionary-Program/dp/0345443152/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1262118212&sr=8-1

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