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Posted 6/2/2011 11:20 AM (GMT 0)
Hi all:

Well, I've been in remission for over a year and now in the past couple days my morning BM has been getting softer and I'm having just a bit of left sided pain.  No blood or mucus. I feel fine the rest of the day, maybe a little bloated but nothing to stop me from what I'm doing.  I've had a bit of a sinus thing and I'm getting ready to start my period which probably isn't helping.

But the BIG problem is...I'm supposed to be leaving for a visit out of the country (I'm in the US) in a couple weeks.  I can totally deal with what's happening right now, but if it continues to spiral downward I'm worried.

Last night was a Rowasa night and I plan on doing them nightly now, that's all I know to try at first.

Any thoughts? 

Thanks!

Posted 6/2/2011 11:45 AM (GMT 0)
Uc always has a way of coming on and ruining plans doesn't it??? It's good that you're doing the enemas nightly - being proactive is good! Hopefully it is just a fluke and you will be back to normal soon.
Posted 6/2/2011 12:26 PM (GMT 0)
I wonder if it is that time of the year. I have been doing pretty well for most of the year (although had to do Rowasa nightly) and in the last month or two I seem to be teetering on a mild flair. I would def. do what you are saying and increase to nightly Rowasa. This disease is very annoying. Keep us posted.
B
Posted 6/2/2011 1:53 PM (GMT 0)

i notice subtle changes when my persiod is coming on, too.  because its a pattern, i dont get as worried anymore.  for women without uc, i have heard some get a bit of D around the tom.

besides doing rowasa nightly (which is what I would do too)  ask your dr if you can increase your orals.  i notice a difference when i go from 2 lialda a day to 3.  and i also increase my probiotics.  oh, and take a look at what youve been eating too.  are you eating more fruit? that makes me have a rumbly stomach and looser bms.

Posted 6/2/2011 5:12 PM (GMT 0)
I wouldn't up the orals at this point, but what I would do is do the enemas nightly for two weeks then every second night till after your holiday. You'll be starting your period then...so may as well enjoy the time away and you probably won't have any issues. When you come back, if all is OK, go to every third night and taper eventually to twice a week.

I would also increase your probiotics to two nightly for a few days.

q
Posted 6/3/2011 2:19 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks everyone, I really appreciate the help.  It's so nice to be able to work through things here.

I did take 2 probiotics today and I've started nightly Rowasa, just to be safe.

I have been eating more fruit + veggies...it's that time of year :)

I may be worrying over nothing but I think with this trip upon me it made me a bit nervous.

Posted 6/3/2011 6:56 AM (GMT 0)
Totally understandable....the fruits could give you nore discomfort and maybe loose stool, but not flare symptoms.   Periods always gave me more diarrhea and I seemed to have flares exacerbated too (I had endometriosis)...as well as everything else.   Not so easy to deal with so much happeing at the same time.

I'd be stressed about an upcoming trip...I hate travelling.lol.

You have meds to use in a methodical way..hopefully, it will give you relief and some insurance for your upcoming trip.

You could do a faster taper, remain on every third night and you might breeze through the next period and trip.  You can increase if necessary.

q

Posted 6/3/2011 11:43 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks quincy!

This is my first trip out of the country since being dx.  Plus it's not just my immediate family involved, I have friends and acquaintences involved.  When I've traveled with just my family I was not as worried.

Yes, I try to be vigilant about my meds.

My periods usually do cause me to have a few 'off' days but this seemed a little different, I try to pay attention but I may be over analyzing b/c of the travel.

Posted 6/3/2011 3:04 PM (GMT 0)
You have time, which is good. Just be prepared as best you can.

This experience will definitely have you know what to do and maybe be more relaxed the next time.

q
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