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Posted 10/25/2011 10:18 AM (GMT 0)
Hello everyone.
I just moved from Canada to the Uk a week ago and had to deal with jetlag and of course the colitis suffered from it as well.

I have been on salofalk enemas 4 g every night and though at the beggining i saw some improvement (started about 2 months ago) I cant see any now.

Its been 3 days i have bright red blood in stools, probably from hemmies (those hemmies dont want to go away).
Ive used many hemmies meds and its recurrant.

I just am a bit down as i saw some improvement with the meds first and now Im frustrated cause im not getting into remission.
Some urgencies are gone though. But the stools arent as formed and number of BMs are around 2 to 3 a day.

Are the hemmies stopping my way to remission or the stress of immigration and jetlag got in the way?

many thanks
Posted 10/25/2011 2:28 PM (GMT 0)
It's probably the stress and the change. My hems don't cause me to flare but when I went from one climate to another (just for 10 days - vacation) and at a different sea level, it affected me majorly. I started bleeding pretty good by the 3rd day there.

What meds are you on at the moment?
Posted 10/25/2011 2:29 PM (GMT 0)
tournevice, congratulations on your move, sounds like fun...

Are you on any oral medication? It would be wonderful if you could get this under control with rectal medication but it's possible that they are not reaching the inflamed area and oral medication may work better. Have you ever tried steroid enemas or suppositories? They may be helpful but I think i'd prefer oral mesalamine over steroid rectals, some people have side effects from steroids, even if they are used rectally. The one positive to the cort rectals is that usually they are just a few weeks or a month of use and then you continue with your regular maintenance medication (mesalamine enemas). With oral mesalamine, doctors usually recommend you stay on it indefinitely. I hope you get some relief soon.
Posted 10/25/2011 3:05 PM (GMT 0)
Well the bleeding started on the fourth day i arrived here avec my fiance took me to a romantic getaway on the seaside!!! though the blood didnt see to affect me it was just bright red!
Im on the salofalk enemas 4g nightly but have to admit its difficult to treat two problems at once.
Im sure the move has affected me as i was separated to my fiance for 6 months and the excitement of seeing him and moving into a new flat as well as... mmm. being a housewife (I worked all my life) might be triggers.

Im registred now with the uk health system and am meeting a nurse this thursday. I will ask for blood test and yes notsosick i think i could do both oral and rectals.
I never thought about steroids. Mentally i dont think im ready for that. But then if the rectal steroids are different from prednisone (wich im scared off) i might consider them.
thanks to both of you.
Posted 10/25/2011 4:28 PM (GMT 0)
Wow, that's a HUGE change in your life, and I would be in a flare for sure with such change...it would bring much distress for me.

I think being on the oral mesalamine as well would be helpful, at least trying them should be a first step.
Not a hugely high dosage, however...maybe 2400mg to start and increase if it's not enough.

The steroid enema that's a foam could be used in support, and be helpful to your hemmies as well.

I wouldn't consider the pred as yet considering your symptoms aren't severely serious and considering your life situation of the new move, etc. Time might help somewhat to level it out...or at the very least, for it to not get worse.

What are you using for your hemmies..and are they external or internal?

Let us know how things are for you.

q
Posted 10/25/2011 4:43 PM (GMT 0)
Hello loyal quincy!!
Well i can see a little lump outside so for sure i have external hemmies. However i can feel the inside much more tight when i put my enema.
So maybe it can be both! Im on a cortisone cream for 10 days called Anodan HC... I also have Anusol HC in suppository if I fancy.
But this problem is so recurant that it might be helpfull to have a second opinion and maybe take them out.
Its a huge change indeed. Said goodbye to friends and family. Im happy to be with my fiance and been here on a gap year before however I need to redo my social life and career here and probably my usual cool isnt doing magic this time !

Also im very sensitive when I fly cause of the pressured air in the plane affects a lot my tummy and give me embarassing cramps.

Should I put the cream only in the morning im a bit afraid to mix the cream with the enema as they are two different chemicals.

many thanks for your suport
Posted 10/25/2011 4:58 PM (GMT 0)
I'm enjoying your change vicariously...I'd never have the "guts" to do it...really!

I would for sure use the cream a few times a day and do the enemas nightly, the anusol during the day after your morning bm.

You'll get your groove back soon enough, your attitude says nothing but! Nice with the internet, however...at least connections are immediate.

ARe you using any probiotics at this time? they can be helpful, and are you using any fibre supplements?

Thank you for your support as well...most appreciated!
q
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