How to deal with the pain of Pancolitis

Can you take narcotics like codeine or Tramadol? 1 tylenol a day sounds absolutely useless. My pancolitis got very painful towards the end and I was pretty much necking back codeine or tramadol every day.

That's only a short term solution though. You really need to get the disease under control. Can you take UC meds or does the diseased liver preclude immunesuppressants as well?

I fill a long tube sock with uncooked rice, knot it off at the top and heat it in the microwave for 3-5 minutes...depending on how hot I want it. It works like a heating pad and it curves right where I need it to. Sometimes I lay on top of it. The heat feels moist. It helps take the edge off for me.

there is many things you could do for pain also i second what gary said :

- First stay away from NSAIDs & antibiotics
- eat more frequently to keep your colon covered with meds don't let your colon be empty at any given time
- Antispasmodics ask your Dr. for them
- don't lift any heavy objects
- Diet modification, stay away from irritating food i.e spicy, fatty, whole grains, sugary, highly acidic, high fiber & lactose.
- 30 minutes or more of daily walks (outside the house)
- IMMENSE distraction this works wonders trust me, find the thing that could make you 100% focused
i.e for me while eating: comedy channels, getting to sleep or in the toilet:e-ink reader with funny interesting books, awake: Battlefield 3 with a close friend, also a good company helps friends/family ..etc

- 2 more secret weapons but consult your GI about them first : 1) Immodium or anything that reduces motility 2) Calmepam : this pulled me through some extremely bad days


Edit: i also just noticed your post in "Post your breakfast" thread

Eggs can be irritating for a lot of people try eliminating it for a week or so, also corn doesn't break down completely which makes it very irritating to the colon (the outside fiber hull around the kernel is not digested)