UC & Daily Diarrhea

Welcome to HealingWell!

Actually, most of us suffer with diarrhea, not constipation, when we're flaring. Where did you hear the opposite? When I was in my first (and luckily, so far only) flare, I was going upwards of 15 times a day, every day. And it was really urgent as well.

So what all meds have you tried? Are you looking for advice for medication for yourself or for your son? Or both? There is also a Crohn's forum on HealingWell if you have CD specific questions.

Well I had UC diarrhea-dominant for 10 years until I removed grains (all types), fruit, dairy from my diet. Now I am glad to be constip.-dominant and am working on that but it is easier to deal with than D.
I don't use psyllium and am sensitive to too much fiber. I have been using Miralax about once a week and eating well-cooked carrots and greens as my fiber.
I have been able to get away from Immodium altogether although it was a lifesaver when it's a "have to be there" situation.

I figure my colon is damaged from the many years of UC and will take some time to learn motility again so I'm not stressed out about the C. It will take time.
But bleeding has stopped so ulcers should be healed/healing.

Best wishes.

P.S. Removing caffeine, chocolate and other stimulants could help control D also.

What great suggestions THANKS. Guess I have talked to some odd UC sufferers since you guys mostly suffer from diarrhea too! I hate to say glad to hear it but glad our symptoms are similar!
I am always looking for UC suggestions. The one side effect I would like to have is the weight loss! jk- I am sure those of U who struggle w that would differ w me on that!
Any suggestions for urgent diahrrhea control? Usually by noon it has passed or slowed way down. I average about 8 trips every morning. Our one bathroom home is quite a challenge. I have tried cutting out various foods over the years, wheat, dairy,sugar, caffeine. I did it one at a time so I could see if there was a difference. Nothing seemed to really make a change.....I know the body changes over the years..so I should probably give it a whirl again....
Of course being a mom I have done massive amounts of research for my son for Crohns, he goes Tuesday for Enoscopy for pro longed nausea., just has colonoscopy in July his new Dr tk him off Remicaid & now he has struggled for six months. We have another new Dr & are hoping for GOOD results. He had to transition from Pediatric Gastro at 18, sure miss that Dr!
Meds tried:(that I can remember)
Asacol, Rowasa, Sulfasalazine, Steroids, low dose Amitriptyline, Hyoscyamine,

I am seeing a new Dr in 6 weeks. 5ASAs?? not sure which one that is..been awhile sorry.
I usually opt for a med for about 3-6 months before stopping if zero results. The current Dr is very hands off, just wants you to get scoped & biopsied as routine. Yes in 2001 I used Rowasa enemas w steroids during a bout of severe bleeding, weight loss & diarrhea that triggered even w a sip of water.
I have lived w diarrhea so long I am used to the bathroom dashing, and mostly I work from home so that helps tremendously.
I have not had bleeding or mucous in ages so I don't worry a lot, but I think my new Dr may be a good start though for future maintenance.
thanks for your insight & experience.. how hard is it with the J pouch? Can you swim?