Tenesmus

Yeah, that won't help. You can't not think about it when you have pressure in your rectum that constantly makes you feel like you need to use the bathroom. That's so rude to say "don't think about it", as if it's that simple. If i could just ignore it, I wouldn't be bringing it up!!! Anyone who says that obviously hasn't dealt with tenesmus. The only way to get rid of the feeling of having to go is to address the inflammation. Have you had a scope recently to see where the inflammation is active? Have you tried steroid suppositories? I see you said you've done every rectal, which have you done? Some people have great luck with cortifoam. I am not sure anything does anything for my rectal inflammation.

Thanks guys. So I've tried cortifoam too. And hydrocortisone enama and suppository. But each one I've only done for a month. I had a scope about a month ago. Less then two inches of proctitis. But it's just annoying. So maybe should I just put myself back on the cortifoam? Or stick with Canasa now? Any good probiotics to add? Not sure how to go about this

How long do you use cortifoam for? Should I tell my GI? I'd rather just do it on my own too much of a hassle

I heard recently that bentyl or other antispasmodic help! I feel your pain. Me too!

Imodium is an antispasmodic maybe we can try that.

"I heard recently that bentyl or other antispasmodic help"


yup, have you tried this yet ?

I know I feel better when I monitor my diet for sure! I hope you feel better soon. I still have it but meds seem to make urge go away so less strain. It really is awful. I wish you could get Canada!

I just read an article where they have developed an implantable device to control anal leakage that is caused by some nerve damage (I think). It seems like the two are somewhat related. Mary

Ohhhh canasa i do twice a day already. I think it helps but not as much as id want in regards to tenesmus. Bleeding has stopped. I was wondering if i can do cortifoam two times a day or if thats too much steriod exposure

K im going to see what that does. Also i see you do vsl 3. I ordered the capsules. How many should i take a day? Do you find its helping you?

so I just got vsl 3 today in capsules. I guess ill start with two a day. that sound right? and all I have is that annoying urgency feeling. I hardly see blood at all! my doctor said I can try bentyl. he said though it's mostly used for spasms in the small intestines. and currently doing canasa one in morning, one at night. debating if I should start cortifoam tonight. or maybe take two canasa tonight. what do you think?

ha but does it work? are you inflamed now? also, should I try bentyl?