Quincy, Do you have a way for me to send you a message directly. I read a post that you had regardnig the use of Melatonin and UC. Back in September, my son's pediatrician recommended that I give him Melatonin at night before bed because his Concerta (for ADHD) made it difficult for him to get to sleep. That was in the beginning of the school year. He was taking it each night before bed. His gastro problems started around Oct-Nov. He stopped taking it when hospitalized in Feburary.
Two weeks ago he took it one night and the next day had more bleeding and cramping than normal (around the same time as his flare up) so I didnt let him take it again and I thought it might be because I bought a different brand. This past Monday night he took one before bed and Tuesday was the worst day he had since he was diagnosed in Feb. I am now starting to wonder if the Melatonin had anything to do with his current Gastro problems (especially if he was predisposed to GI issues). I also placed a call to his Dr to see if it is just coincidental.
Any thoughts on the issue would be appreciated.
Brandon had a great day today!! Only one BM at 7:30 this morning (still loose) but only one so far today and no cramping. Huge difference since Tuesday.
Thanks!!