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Posted 6/7/2011 4:47 AM (GMT 0)

I have been flaring for about 3 months now.  Mostly bad abdominal cramping until about a month ago when I had a colonoscopy.  Everything seemed to get a bit worse after.   After the scope I was put on Canasa and Lialda.  My rectal symptoms have actually been really minimal.  I am very pleased with the Canasa!  However, my abdominal cramping is still bad.  Three days ago I increased my Lialda intake from 2 pills to 4 pills daily.

Right now, I have no bleeding but I am going to the bathroom a lot.  Nothing that wakes me up in the middle of the night.  My concern is that in the past day or two my stools have become very skinny.  Is this a sign that the flare could be getting worse?  I'm thinking this is caused by inflammation.....

I guess I should add this is my first medicated flare and I have no idea what to expect. 

Thanks!!!

Posted 6/7/2011 5:11 AM (GMT 0)
Hi...I don't think you need to increase your Lialda unless inflammation much higher than the sigmoid.

What you're explaining sounds like inflammation...or at least I would consider it a flare for me.

Have you consistently been taking the Canasa nightly since your scope?

Basically, you have urgency, frequency and thin stools? How many times more than what you had previously?

Your best bet is to call the doctor and ask to be put on retention enemas rather than being treated with only the Canasa.

You should consider to add fibre supplements to help bulk and soften the stool...that will also make it a bit easier to exit.

quincy
Posted 6/7/2011 11:51 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Quincy - Yes, I use the Canasa every night before bed. I see my GI on Monday, so I will ask about the enemas. I had been using fiber with my last flare but stopped using it for some reason. I'll have to start adding it back in to my daily pills.

Thanks!
Posted 6/8/2011 7:15 AM (GMT 0)
Monday is nice and soon! Good timing.

Let us know how it goes..
q
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