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Posted 4/29/2011 2:43 AM (GMT 0)
I tapered from 40 mg of pred 5 mg every 5 days...finished last Thursday and today have blood in my stool...not really more frequent bms and not too much pain etc...called my doc but just wondering if should wait it out and see what happens etc...I'm currently 31 weeks pregnant with twins and on bed rest for pre eclampsia just don't want to deal with this AGAIN! Thanks for any help!
Posted 4/29/2011 2:48 AM (GMT 0)
Hi JEG,

I am really sorry you're dealing with this at an already stressful time in your life. Are you taking any other medications? If the symptoms are minor, it sounds like they are, you may be able to use a rectal enema or suppository to treat this. I can imagine that this is the last thing you want to deal with at 31 weeks pregnant with twins. You need to relax and not worry about getting up to use the toilet constantly. Hopefully you can nip it before it gets to that point. Definitely ask your GI about rectal meds.
Posted 4/29/2011 2:58 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you...I was only taking 3 lialda daily then I was bumped up to 4 bc of the flare. What kind of rectal meds? I tried them with my last flare but they did nothing to help, however it might have been too advanced last time this time I'm pretty sire it just started today again...but I am always bad at figuring out the beginning of a flare. The only meds I take are are prenatal vitamin, an align, the lialda and an iron supplement bc of anemia.
Posted 4/29/2011 12:40 PM (GMT 0)
     I would definitely hold off on anything rectal until you consult with your ob/gyn doctor too.
Posted 5/5/2011 2:19 PM (GMT 0)
Hi JEG,
Sorry I can't answer your question but I would tend to agree with the others about consulting with your doctor first before taking any rectals. Sorry you are having to go through all this while being pregnant. I really feel for you.

I had pre-eclampsia with my son. Just out of interest are there many UC sufferers out there that also had pre-eclampsia?
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