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Posted 3/19/2011 12:37 AM (GMT 0)
Okay, I think I'm slowly on the mend... but want some feedback. I've got my number of BM's per day down now, to 2-4... averaging 3 for this week. That is in part due to finding out my reaction to milk, and in part due to medication and supplements.

My question is, if I'm noticing less urgency would that mean that my inflammation is declining... even slightly? I see very slight and very thin streaks of blood once in a while... maybe 1 out of 3 stools. It's also only in part of the stool. Obviously I'm not healed, but I'm thinking that my ability to function without thought of the restroom is an indication that something is working... right?

I'm presently able to use the restroom once or twice within 15 minutes of waking in the morning, and then pretty much not worry about things until at least when I get home from work. Yesterday I didn't ever go in the evening. I'm eating a medium amount. What's your take on my current condition? My goal has been to avoid remicade... and so far I'm pleased with what I'm doing.

Thanks!
Posted 3/19/2011 12:51 AM (GMT 0)
I would say it sounds positive.

It's never a definitive moment with UC but more a general feeling of things improving, symptoms decreasing.

I find the first thing I notice (probably because it's what effects my life most), is the urgency feelings decreasing. This signals an overall improvement.

When the urgency starts decreasing it naturally makes me more relaxed and less worried about going out, which seems to help everything else as well.
Posted 3/19/2011 12:53 AM (GMT 0)
I agree with wavey, it does sound positive. Hopefully you continue to see improvement. Are your movements in the morning urgent? I find urgency is the last symptom to go away and the less urgent movements are, the better I am doing. If i can hold it, I am doing great :)
Posted 3/19/2011 1:21 AM (GMT 0)
I don't wake up and have to run to the pot... but I couldn't sit there and hold it for an hour either. It usually happens after I take all my supplements and the 2-3 cups of water with them.

I've still had that urgency if there is a lot of stool that needs out, but no more trips that are a waste of time... if you know what I mean. BUT, the urgency doesn't happen very often. One afternoon this week I had gut pains on my way home from work, and was very glad to get home! But most often lately it's this peaceful sensation, a feeling that I can in fact hold it when I'm out and about. I like it. :-)
Posted 3/19/2011 1:26 AM (GMT 0)
It definitely sounds as if you're improving - hooray! The fact that you don't need to run to the bathroom right after waking - wonderful! You're getting there. The hard thing about this whole process is patience, I find....

Keep us posted!
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