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Posted 5/13/2012 7:55 PM (GMT 0)
I have Proctitis. A course of steriods has worked well to get remission. I am also taking 3 mezevant tablets a day. I am also taking zinc, omega 3, vit B complex, vit E, Vit C, calcium and cherry turmeric complex (cherries,turmeric, ginger and black pepper).

I feel at the moment that I am taking one step forward and two steps backward. My Proctis is much better but I have inflammation in the anal canal.

Just recently I have noticed that some of my poos are floating and I am now worried that this is not right.

I also have noticed that I have passed two out of three of my tablets unabsorbed. I wondered if anyone here has any ideas about this.

Also am I better taking a multivitamin tablet rather than all these vitamins separately.
Posted 5/13/2012 8:02 PM (GMT 0)
Tell your dr about the unabsorbed tablets. They can change you to a medication that has a different release point or, perhaps, a rectal med.

Have you been eating much animal fat? I know that it can make poo floaty. Celiacs can also cause it. When you call about the tablets, I would mention the floaters so they can order a Celiac blood test for you. You may also want to try cutting out gluten to see if that makes a difference.
Posted 5/13/2012 8:06 PM (GMT 0)
I believe that floating is due to fat, not sure about the tablets but It has happened occasionally to me with some meds.
Posted 5/13/2012 9:00 PM (GMT 0)
You definetely need a rectal med of some kind.
Posted 5/13/2012 9:41 PM (GMT 0)
My Doc said, for me personally NOT to take a multi vitamin. He tells me what I need from the bloodwork
I get done.

Carlie
Posted 5/14/2012 8:45 AM (GMT 0)
Martha, welcome to the forum!

I'm assuming you mean the rectal canal (rectum), UC does not affect the anus.

How many bms a day are you having? The floating bms might be from some of your supplements; from more air in the stool caused by gas; fat/oil in the stool...you are on 2 types of oil supplements; etc.

If you're flaring, I would say it's more the gas causing air and having it hurried through the colon faster so there's not solid stool.

You should be on rectal meds for sure.

Have you checked the pills to see if they're cracked at all?

When do you take them? do you take them with food?

Are you on probiotics?

q
Posted 5/14/2012 8:01 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Qunicy

Definately mean the anal canal, the bit between the two spincter muscles. I have had about 8 weeks of being very sore with pain on passing motions that has carried on for some time afterwards. This is not so bad now but i think i do have an ulcer in there that bleeds alittle.

I was using rectal meds before this soreness started but was told to stop them as the IBD nurse thought it was because there was so much going up there.

My last colonoscopy showed the proctitis was in remission. This was a week ago.
I am having 1 to 3 bms a day, Most days 2.
My consultant has told me not to use the rectal meds unless I am flaring. Personnally I think rectal meds should be used as maintenance but he won't let me use them. I suppose I need to do as he asks at the moment but I am going to question it next time I see him.
I take my tablets with my evening meal. I did wonder when the best time of day is to take them. Do you think morning would be better.
Yes I do take probiotics - acidophilus and bifidus.

Spoke to my nurse today who said to keep a eye on the tablets going straight through and if it happens regularly then I may need a different brand. She also asked for a poo sample to test.

Thanks so much for replying. Being new to all this is quite worrying, not knowing what to expect.

I hope you are all as well as can be.
Posted 5/14/2012 9:12 PM (GMT 0)
has the doctor taken a look-see?

Good idea for stool samples.

There are rectals called Rectal Rockets...they are compounded and should take care of that area that's inflamed....talk to your doctor about it.

Maybe add different probiotics with more strains.
That might change the balance in your colon for better dissolving of your meds.

Are you saying, basically, that this is the only area giving you grief?

Unfortunately, experience is a great teacher....but you have a some options.
q
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