Posted 11/25/2013 2:08 AM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone,
I am new here. I was diagnosed with mild proctitis 4 years ago. Went on mesalamine enemas and that seemed to clear it up. After that I continued to have constipation (which I have always had). I got pregnant 2 year ago and things were fine, besides some uncomfortable constipation. Not sure if it was due to the proctitis or pregnancy, or just me! Anyways, after I stopped breastfeeding, I had a horrible flare! I had a colonoscopy at the beginning of the month. The doctor diagnosed me with moderate to severe UC affecting 40% of my colon. I am really upset by the progression. The doctor put me on Uceris, lialda, and mesalamine enemas. So far, the cramping and bleeding stopped almost immediately after starting the meds, but I still have diarrhea.
I have a few questions.
1. Pregnancy. I want to get pregnant again, and was initially thinking of starting to try again in a year or so. I know I might be on some of these meds forever (according to my doc). Does anyone know if this will affect my baby? Will getting pregnant cause me to flare up? Any suggestions about UC and pregnancy.
2. How long did it take you to go into remission? I am a little concerned that my diarrhea isn't clearing up.
Thanks, everyone! Any input would be appreciated!