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Posted 12/8/2011 5:36 PM (GMT 0)
hi, past 3 days I have been havin pressure on my lower back and abdomen but aim currently on6 mp and steroids and asacol. overall bleeding has stopped. a feeling of constipation has come very uncomfortable though. I have been on these 3 meds for past 7 wks . only going to bathroom 2 -3 times in the morning, but that is how it was b4 I was on steroids and 6mp but I did bleed a lot then. Also I just started cutting out gluten in the past week and I do feel a lot better from that alone. I am wondering if I should start canasa? any suggestions? I am getting some pain on my side though probably due to constipation. also I keep eating some chocolate everyday. I have no control.
Posted 12/8/2011 6:11 PM (GMT 0)
Chocolate is my psychoactive drug of choice, LOL. Don't sweat it.

I always think rectal meds are helpful, so yes try some canasa.

I've been having motility problems for the last few years and have started using Miralax to help keep my bowels moving. It's doing the job. I also tried sennakot and liked that better, but it's habit-forming so I stopped. Call your GI and ask if a gentle laxative might be ok.

I notice your diet line is low residue. Perhaps its time to start slowly adding in some fiber?
Posted 12/8/2011 6:23 PM (GMT 0)
I know after reading my post maybe I shd stop the chocolates that would be helpful for the bloating. lol!
Posted 12/8/2011 6:43 PM (GMT 0)
How about some chocolate coated metamucil? Ha!
Posted 12/8/2011 6:50 PM (GMT 0)
I would give Canasa a try if I were you. I've had that pressure feeling in the lower area and it seems to help. I had a bit of that feeling this morning and I used a Rowasa but usually I go with Canasa. What does of pred are you on?
Posted 12/8/2011 7:06 PM (GMT 0)
Hmmmm, you guys aren't accidentally eating chocolate exlax are you?????? Afterall that would cause a lot of D!!!!!!!! LOL (Joking of course)....

I too am a chocolate fiend but have altered my diet so I only eat at least 80% pure, the more pure the less sugar and I only eat it on occassion now compared to regular chocolate daily that I used to over-indulge in.


I got the most severe lower back pain during my most severe flares and it's no fun, but if you're having a milder time with BM's going 2-3 times per day and you're feeling a lot better, I'm not sure why you're having the back pain...you should see your doc about it, hope your doc can help you out with it too.
Posted 12/8/2011 7:10 PM (GMT 0)
kazbern- I don't think I have ever tried Metamucil I will try it out.
notsosicklygirl- I am currently tapering pred started at 20 mg along with 6 mp ( first time) now at my 7 th wk I am at 10 mg of pred. also taking 2 asacol 3 times a day. but no bleeding just this sore feeling on my side and lower pressure at back and front. it's a little bit better today than 2 days ago. I started eating salmon 2 days ago as soon as I had the pressure. I was wondering if this is part of the healing process ?? hope it's not getting worse? I basically went from urgency to now constipated.
Posted 12/8/2011 7:14 PM (GMT 0)
I think this back pain might be from gassy bloated feeling. I better stop that chocolate, my kid's eating a choc cupcake right now !! I really am trying not to help her eat it! lol! but I think I will call the doc.
Posted 12/8/2011 7:17 PM (GMT 0)
Penngurl - I checked the metamucil site for gluten info and the wafers are NOT gluten free. Their other products are.

Like pb4, I try to stick to the purer dark chocolates, but they often give me heartburn, so I have found I like 70% cacao the best. Above that percentage I feel it go straight to acid. At work it's just crappy milk chocolate candies usually, which will work in a pinch, KWIM?

I agree with pb4, it's worth a phone call to chat with your DR about how you're feeling.
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