Flareup type symptoms

 Hi everyone, had not been on in a while, have not had any flareups according to my gastro doctor in over 2 years. Started exhibiting flare type symptoms a week ago, the usual symptoms I'm used to, multiple bathroom trips in a short period of time, no diarrhea, but the bright red rectal bleeding, mucus, etc., and pelvic cramping. Heard back from the CBC and Complete metabolic panel and all was normal. Have not heard back from the stool sample taken the other day to check for the C Diff bacteria. They think possibly the two back to back rounds of antibiotics I took back in April for a double ear infection may have triggered the problem. Never had that problem before with antibiotics causing that but the first go round I was having to take 875mg Amoxicillin twice a day for 10 days and then was switched to another antibiotic that was 250mg of one of the antibiotics like Erythromicin but a different name. I took it twice a day for 5 days. Any way I can get my digestive back on track other than by eating Activia yogurt every day and taking a Probiotic every day? Thanks.

Yes starting doubling up on the probiotics Renew Life Ultimate Flora Critical Care is a good choice(50 billion bacteria per capsule).

I would also start with enemas nightly until the bleeding stops.

Hi..good you have the enemas. The UFCC...when I flare or feel a bit wonky, I take 2. Take them at bedtime, an hour or more after your meds.

I also take Primadophilus Reuteri...sometimes 2. But mostly I take just one of each at bedtime.

Regarding the Rowasa, you should stay on it for at least 3 weeks nightly and see how you do. Remember that once you feel normal...stay for another week then taper to every second night.

You should also up the Asacol to 3 twice daily. 4 isn't enough from my perspective....

Why were you on the antibiotics?

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Hi..your siggie seems to be fine now.

Ah, right...I remember now regarding the meds.

Keep us posted how you're doing and the results of the stool tests.

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The reason you're not seeing your siggie is because when you click on "post new topic", "post reply" or "edit", you have to also click the box to include signature before OK to post.

The "quick reply" will have the signature attached automatically.

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If you make any changes at any time...such as edit, you still have to click on the "include signagure" box before you post it.

Every time...Even when my signature doesn't show up, I go back to edit and click on the box.

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OK...just to clarify. You're using Rowasa as of almost a week and Asacol 6 daily, and you're now using the UFCC probiotics.


How are you eating? Maybe some changes can be made there regarding discomfort.

Take the probiotics at bedtime, not during the day. Definitely do 2 for about a week.

Have you considered fibre supplements?

Regarding changing your signature, this is how I do it....

I copy it (or create it) in a Post Reply box. Then I copy that and go to My Profile >> Edit Profile >> scroll down to Signature >> Delete what's in the box then copy. Voila..new.
If you make any changes in that box, it won't work.

Log off...give it a few minutes then log back on...
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Still not over problem with what I thought was UC flare, still having the passing of gas in the morning with mucus and bright red blood on the toilet tissue. Wondering if this could be hemorrhoids instead of uc, burning, throbbing, the 14 days of Rowasa did not fix this problem, so I'm wondering if it is indeed hemorrhoids, any thoughts by anyone? Thanks.

Hi Lisa..sorry for not getting back to you.

You're having gas in the mornings but is the gas improving throughout the day?

Can you take a look-see (yep, squatting and using a small mirror) to confirm if you have any hemmies or swelling around the anus.

You could try anusol as Sherry suggested, but I'd still stick with the Rowasa nightly.

Is your stool well formed?

I still think you should start adding some fibre supplements slowly, but it will change the consistency of your stool to make it a bit easier to pass.

As well, consider probiotics instead of yogurt. That stuff, no matter what, gives me wicked gas. But it wouldn't give me any bleeding..I'm just thinking comfort.

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Hi Lisa..yes...VERY annoying!

I have an external hemmie as of yesterday (oh, probably from poo pushing..sheesh, I never learn), and OMG, the pain is from my butt down the back of my thigh. Oh and into the front part a bit too..it's been a wake-up call to a new meaning of pain.

The anusol supps are now called the Tucks supps (as per my brief research). The only active ingredient is topical starch..interesting.

The Rowasa is obviously helping. The gas when you use one and in the morning bms is normal! If your gas has improved during the day, the inflammation is lessening. Stay on them for at least another week or more. Then taper to every second night if all is good.

I would suggest external otc .05% hydrocortisone cream used on your anus a few times a day. It's helped me immensely today..things have improved as of now.

I've never used Benefiber...I know others have success with it.

Hope tomorrow is a better day.
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Depends on the cause....did you take a look by the way? and do you have a fissure?

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Try a flashlight and shine it on the mirror...it'll bounce up to revel all..lol.

It sounds more like a fissure than a hemmie, not to say you don't have one as well.

Topical hydrocortisone initially which you can purchase at the store at least. Better than prep H.

There's also zinc preparations that are found in the baby section of a store.

Hang tough....keep up the rectal meds for sure.

I have a fissure and I've ripped it open many times, and what you describe is the same...it's scary, but you can deal with it...better now, however.

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Hope it improves as well...you still should take a look-see since they are visible.

I'm learning to treat early...but since I"m always running late when getting out the door I forget to put something on it...sigh..enemas, on the other hand I never forget, haha.

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