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Posted 11/16/2010 6:05 AM (GMT 0)
My stools went from normal to skinny pieces, frequent and not much each time. I'm not having good, solid BMs at all. Haven't since I tapered meds too low. Now I'm back up.

So granted, I have inflammation. I am flaring. If you are inflamed, does that mean that the passage is narrow because of the swelling of the rectum? Also having gas.
Posted 11/16/2010 6:36 AM (GMT 0)
could mean IBS or inflammation, food related symptoms such as the small pieces and gas....but it's best to just stick with meds, not overdo.

I'm now having small external hemmies and a small fissure that I've kind of ignored. The nerves affected have created an interesting sensation/discomfort. Not a happy camper at the moment having my anus feeling sensations like it's the size of an orange..lol. I'm using the procedyl supps daily, hydrocortosone and proctocedyl ointment a few times a day. It's improved a LOT!
I also have a bit more gas, but it could be food, it could be hemmies inflammation...etc. My doc mentioned that hemmies/fissures can feel like UC sometimes...my concern is that it can trigger a flare. I never learn with hemmies and I know better.

Solid stools are sometimes not achieved if there's food intake that's more fibre to not absorb lots of water. Of course, softer/looser stool is easier to go through a butt that has hemmies/fissures/inflammation.

Hang tough.....at least we have stuff to use.

q
Posted 11/16/2010 1:17 PM (GMT 0)
"Solid stools are sometimes not achieved if there's food intake that's more fibre to not absorb lots of water."

This part I don't understand, Q. 

I found Analpram really helpful in a situation involving fissures, hemmies, external and internal.

I am having some urgency which is mostly the gas, but there's always that extra stuff that comes with it so it's a dash to the toilet.

I think the inflammation is lessening though you wouldn't know it by the stools. I don't feel discomfort when stool comes out or doesn't so that's a good sign!



 

Posted 11/16/2010 7:36 PM (GMT 0)
Absolutely a good sign if you're not feeling any discomfort during a bm. I don't have any even with the hemmie/fissure. It's the wiping that hurts..

The fibre stuff I'm talking about is like fruit fibres, nuts, etc. You might not be taking enough of the psyllium.

as well, if you've upped the probiotic, that will for sure cause more gas...especially if you take it durig the day. Are you taking in any yogurt?

Your colon could be just a fast mover...that would be the IBS part too. Using maybe an antispasmodic might help.

Analpram...is that prescription?

My butt is feeling somewhat better today...I used an enema last night...not needing more problems since I've ended up in a flare after dealing with hemmies in the past.

q
Posted 11/16/2010 8:29 PM (GMT 0)
Analpram is great and is Rx. I had a huge, big a-s (pun intended) hemmorrhoid, so painful, shrunk it down to nothing. Used it about three or four times a day.

I do need to up the psyllium. I'm not in the mood to eat a lot these days. I think that goes hand and hand with flaring, wouldn't you say?
Posted 11/17/2010 2:34 AM (GMT 0)
I keep a purse sized vaseline in my purse when I'm not home. And keep a bigger container at home to use. I find that works. Just put on the toilet paper for wiping the butt! Someone that has diverticulitis told me that it helps them.
Posted 11/17/2010 6:29 AM (GMT 0)
Stools getting some heft and quantity... psyllium husk--double dose -- a good idea.

But does psyllium husk just mask the problem?
Posted 11/17/2010 8:08 AM (GMT 0)
Depends what problem. I don't know how it would necessarily help with UC flare of inflammation and urgency, but it can help some frequency of bms, soften stool when it's harder and bulk it when it's diarrhea, softer is better going through an inflamed butt...etc.

It also can help carry out/absorb some bug invaders, therefore helping with one's immunity of the digestive tract. That in conjunction with probiotics can help in that process. As well...fibre/prebiotics help produce butyrate which helps keep the lining of the colon stronger and repaired.

Psyllium also helps "exercise" the colon which can get lazy. As well, it can help with spasming...like smoothes out the peristalsis somewhat (that exercise thingie)...helping regulating it.

All in all, it's good stuff, unless one is allergic to it.

q
Posted 11/22/2010 5:29 AM (GMT 0)
Stool back to normal. Increased enemas did the trick. Now I won't be so frightened when my rectal inflammation kicks up again.
Posted 11/23/2010 4:30 AM (GMT 0)
yeah...remember that experience thing? can't find unless one has it.

good you're feeling better
q
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