Unusual flare for me, aching with no other symptoms

Diagnosed with proctosigmoiditis 7 years ago. Taking Salofalk 2g enema nightly + 2 400mg ASA tabs and was doing great.

For the last few days I appear to have been flaring in an unusual way with a dull ache in my abdomen that is worst after a bowel movement or supper (mornings and lunches are less painful) that lasts for up to 6 hours before receding slightly. The ache is painful but manageable with 1 extra strength Tylenol. Bowel movements are normal and timely (no diarrhea, no mucous). Prior to this I had some intermittent cramping on and off for 4 days. No temperature, no vomiting. Has anyone experienced anything like this?

My doctor originally started me on Nexium thinking my stomach was causing my issues. That hasn't resolved anything. Xrays show no distention or acute abnormalities. Next thing to try is cipro/flagyl for 10 days and if that is not successful prednisone for 10 days.

Suffering,

j.

Hi..welcome to the forum!

I would suggest you up the Salofalk to 4g dosage, nightly and up the Asacol to at least 6 daily. I take them 3 twice a day.

Your symptoms aren't that severe, and since you're on a low dosage, you have lots of wiggle room to increase.
You should try that firstly before any of the other propositions .... especially the pred.

I don't see why you'd need to be on flagyl or other antibiotic....the doc should do stool sample testing firstly.

You should consider to take a fibre supplement and probiotic.

You should also ask your doc for an antispasmodic to help with the gut cramping.

The Nexium....there are others to try if it's not helping. I didn't feel good on that one.

You can adjust your diet somewhat...discomfort can be eased a bit.

Hope this helps.

quincy