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Posted 3/12/2011 8:13 PM (GMT 0)
Lately my gut has been a little iffy but I had chalked it up to starting different SSRIs. Since probably wednesday I have been having stomach pain when I need have a BM but my BMs are coming out normal. Last night I was up until like 2am because my gut just hurt but I would go into the bathroom and my BMs would be normal. Also I've been having issues with anal tears that have been producing quite a bit of blood. A couple times though I would wipe and there would be a few tiny clots. I'm not sure how an anal tear would cause a clot?
Anyway I think I'm going to call my GI's assistant (or whatever you call her) and have her pass a message on to my GI to see what he thinks. I just don't feel right sometimes. I haven't been with this GI even a year yet and I've been in remission that whole time so I'm curious to see his approach.
Posted 3/13/2011 1:09 AM (GMT 0)
Hmmmmm. It would sound like constipation except that you say the bms come out normally. Any changes to diet lately, or indulgences? / Old Hat (30 yrs with left-sided UC; presently in remission taking brandname Colazal)
Posted 3/13/2011 2:30 AM (GMT 0)
Nope. I have a pretty consistent diet. I have also being having a really hard time getting the BM to release and drop. Its like I have to push to get it to drop..
Posted 3/13/2011 8:36 AM (GMT 0)
you can add some fibre supplements to the mix and see if that helps.

The other thing....rectal meds might be in order...at least that's when I'd start them.

You could up vitamin C and eat more fruit, etc.

q
Posted 3/13/2011 5:58 PM (GMT 0)
Q- fiber KILLS me, even now. If I have too much it goes right through me. I should mention that they have been kind of skinny off and on. Isn't that a sign of rectal inflammation? In that case rectal meds for sure. I'll see what my GI says when I call tomorrow. Would he just tell me to up the amount of colazal I'm taking?
Posted 3/13/2011 6:42 PM (GMT 0)
Well, you know that the colazal won't treat the rectum...even if a small amount gets there by remaining for a while.

Get on Rowasa or at the very least suppositories.

Skinny stools can be from IBS, the fissures, hemmies or inflammation.

For me...I've recently had a bout with a fissure and external hemmie. I was remiss in treating them (seems so much effort to put something ON my butt when I'm running late, etc...lol.
I noticed more gas for 2 days...nothing else changed, but I could "feel" my butt constantly, and the area into my cheeks were HOT!!..sheesh.

So I just started the enemas nightly for 4 nights. No urgency or anything like that, but I've noticed in the past that anal inflammation can certainly encourage rectal reaction.

Yes, I've used external meds as well now...I never learn do I?

Your call, but I wouldn't wait.

I'd stay on the 6Colazal and just add the rectals. If you end up with diarrhea then consider after if you want to up the Colazal..

Keep us posted.

What different SSRI are you on now?

q

Posted 3/13/2011 11:51 PM (GMT 0)
Colazal DOES treat the rectum, Quincy. That's what healed my 2009 flare from sigmoid downward. (Gastro took me off generic Rowasa because it made me worse!) Callalilly, if bms won't drop w/o your pushing it seems to indicate excessive dryness if not constipation. Can you tolerate steamed veggies? I find them very helpful for that kind of problem, especially steamed sweet potato. Make it very moist, a bit overcooked. You don't want to get yourself into a pushing-needed routine because that can lead to diverticula forming in your lower colon. / Old Hat (30 yrs with left-sided UC; presently in remission taking brandname Colazal)
Posted 3/14/2011 3:11 AM (GMT 0)
Q- Hemmies are the worst to treat. I did a course of hydrocortisone suppositories for a hemmie once and it wasn't worth it. It ended up going away on its own. I'm definitely calling my GI tomorrow and I'll mention rectal meds. I know that our insurance covers them. No D today but I was gurgling this morning but I had a lot of errands to run so I took half an immodium and I've been fine. I was on effexor xr, then citalopram and now I'm on generic effexor xr (thank god!). I guess I meant SNRI and SSRI.

Old hat- I can tolerate most veggies normally. I'll give them a go.
Posted 3/14/2011 6:56 PM (GMT 0)
Don't totally ignore your hemmies. Proctocedyl supps work well...

I'm on generic effexor xr as well...this one seems to be OK. I mentally liked the other one better..weird. I'm going to try and stay on the 37.5. It really does dull/lessen the dark mental edge...

Keep us posted how you're doing.
q
Posted 3/14/2011 10:03 PM (GMT 0)
I kind of like the generic better. I feel a little "brighter" on it. It helps my anxiety so much.

I didn't get a chance to call my GI today--busy day. No class tomorrow so I'll have time then.
Posted 3/14/2011 10:16 PM (GMT 0)
I get the "brighter" part. Interesting about the generic vs brand....maybe it's because you were off Effexor for a while and then back on it?

I remember when I was on Paxil for a week many years ago. OMG, I had such a severe headache and felt like in la-la land..not that I've never felt that way before but certainly not for an entire week. I could not believe how GOOD I felt once I stopped it.

Yes, Effexor has been positive for me, but I've never been on more than 75mg.


Keep us posted.
H
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