Remission after colonoscopy?

Does this happen? I recently had my colonoscopy 2 days ago and I know it's still very early to be saying and Im trying not to get my hopes up, but I just had my first bm since the scope and there was not on trace of b, no mucus etc. This has to be the most "healthiest" looking bm Ive had since my symptoms started. I know the biggest cause of my bleeding was lack of fiber. I have to CONSTANTLY take in enough fiber to keep things soft and moving so Im thinking the awful prep drink/crazy diarrhea before the scope is what did my colon well.

I have a prescription for salofalk tablets but haven't taken any yet (well I havent picked them up yet, will do that tmrw) but Im wondering if maybe I should wait to start them to see how my bm's look in the next few days.

What do y'all think?

doubtful....

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Thank you Ctech. thankfully I have never needed more than just salofalk and my doctor is in agreement with me that he would like to try and "heal" this with me with as little meds as possible. My diet plays a huge role in my condition, so when I do go through times where I eat ONLY what's good for me (paleo diet, raw foods etc.), I will see no symptoms of UC whatsoever; however, I am only human and I go through cravings so whenever I think I can cheat a little bit and eat something bad, the symptoms come back. I will keep a positive attitude as best I can. :)

Ctech21 said...
Not sure but keep your head up high and keep positive thoughts, our mental state has alot to do with our physical well being. I wish the best for you!

Phil 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy — meditate on these things.
NKJV

God Bless!!

I was diagnosed with UC in November after my first colonoscopy. Prior to my colonoscopy, every BM I had for more than a month was quite bloody. After the prep, I had instant relief from both bleeding and cramping for about two weeks.

I don't know how much of that is due to the prep/colonoscopy and how much is due to the meds and change of diet...but I have to believe that it's at least partially due to the colonoscopy, since I didn't start meds until four days afterward.

I should note that I have had a few instances/days of cramping and bleeding in the last couple weeks, but overall I'm doing much better.