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Posted 9/10/2012 9:24 PM (GMT 0)

I am a 33 year old female. I first had a flare up in July 2010 but was never officially diagnosed with colitis. Went to ER, they put me on augmentin and pain killers. It went away after 2 weeks.

Started showing symptoms again around 5 days ago. The horrible cramping, diarrhea around 10 times a day, but no blood. Went to dr on Friday and she said that since there was no blood then it was probably just a little bug and to stay hydrated. Thought I was feeling so much better, even had a solid stool, then last night it struck again. This time with blood. I am so terrified. I have eaten nothing today, have only been drinking water. Yet I'm still having the horrible abdominal pains, frequent diarrhea, twice with blood:( I took anti-anxiety medication to calm myself down. I am super hungry as a side effect of the medication, but am so fearful of eating anything...even a pretzel. This condition is consuming me as it is constantly on my mind and I find it almost impossible to concentrate on anything else.

Are there any at home treatments I can try? Do I have to call my doctor again? Will the flare up eventually go away? And what would anyone recommend that I try eating? I am feeling very weak and have kiddos to tend to.

Any advice would be so very much appreciated!!

Thanks in advance :)

Posted 9/10/2012 9:36 PM (GMT 0)
If your seeing blood you need to see a GI. Bloody stool is not something to ignore and hope it will just go away. Now that doesn't mean panic and worry until you know what your dealing with. A good probiotic might be helpful to you as would a bland diet. I would definetely get in to see a GI though. Good luck.
Posted 9/10/2012 11:03 PM (GMT 0)
Some at home helpfuls - heating pad on belly or back, epsom salt in bathtub to soak in , teas , ginger, peppermint , chamomile etc, electrolytes(I use pedialyte unflavored) to help keep dehydration away, homemade beef or chicken broths, babyfood, I can tolerate tylenol , xanax and antispastic meds for tummy/colon
Posted 9/10/2012 11:21 PM (GMT 0)
So autumnlove, have you been scoped and diagnosed with UC? You need to call your GI and get in for a scope so you can get the right meds on board and treat this illness, if you indeed have it.
Posted 9/10/2012 11:29 PM (GMT 0)
So sorry that you are not doing well. I understand how anxious you are. I agree with kazbern, you really need to get in with a GI and have a scope done to find out what you are dealing with and if it is indeed UC. Go to a GI doc... it took me three years to get a diagnosis because I made the mistake of seeking treatment from my GP. I don't think you should be going without eating though,... try a bland diet until you get in to see the doc. Wishing you wellness!
Posted 9/11/2012 1:10 AM (GMT 0)
You should contact the doctor. There are many home remedies that people use but, unfortunately, there is nothing that is guaranteed to work. Everyone finds different home remedies that work for them. Some don't find any help with home remedies at all. This disease is a very individual thing. You need the doctor to help get things under control, after which you can use trial and error home remedies until you see which ones, if any, help you. Try not to panic. Even though UC can be a pain in the ass, quite literally, it is almost never a death sentance.
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