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Posted 6/7/2011 11:25 AM (GMT 0)
I have been flaring on and off with proctitis for the past two years....I have tried everything to get a good remission but nothing seems to work, until i started canasa.....I have been on it for 5 weeks nightly....Well, there is no blood or mucous ever anymore(going 1/2 times a day, slight urgency) but every time I go the stools are always skinny. I know this is a sign of inflammation....Should I just be happy that there is no blood and only going a few times, or should I add other options....I have previously been on Rowasa and Colocort, they would clear it up, but it would just come back
Posted 6/7/2011 12:00 PM (GMT 0)
Me personally? I would be happy to have what you have right now! :) I very rarely ever have full size caliber stool anymore (and I'm in remission). Keep in mind though, that even a normal person has urgency. I don't know how many times I have seen my husband rush off to the bathroom (he's healthy). However, with the thin stool and slight urgency you are probably correct that there is some slight inflammation. You can try waiting it out and continue with the Canasa or ask the doc for a steroid suppository instead to get rid of any stubborn inflammation. If you go the steroid supp route, perhaps taper off and then continue with the Canasa to keep the inflammation at bay. These supps can be used long term to maintain remission.
Posted 6/7/2011 12:18 PM (GMT 0)
I had read an article somewhere (I'll try to find it....) that said how Canasa coated the rectum better than enemas - the enemas tend to go farther up into the sigmoid. So.... great that these have worked for you!
I find canasa really helpful also.
Posted 6/7/2011 2:00 PM (GMT 0)
I was on suppositories and enemas for months before my stool were back to normal. Give it a little time.
One thing I've learned is that nothing happens quickly with this disease. Except D of course:)
Posted 6/7/2011 6:38 PM (GMT 0)
It's a sign that you're improving..it's something to celebrate....but remember that low in the rectum or mild rectal inflammation can be very stubborn to heal and takes continuation of meds and time.

I think you should still use the Rowasa...just insert it a bit differently by focussing on the lower part of the rectum.

OR...use the Canasa twice a day and maybe add a steroid suppository once a day or every few days to give a goost.

Increase your fibre intake via supplement to help bulk/soften the stools.

As well...probiotics.

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