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Posted 2/1/2016 1:42 PM (GMT 0)
Good morning everyone! I was wondering if people with UC will ever have "normal" stool again? Since my first flare my stool has been yellow and mushy. Is this a "norm" when you have UC?
Posted 2/1/2016 2:21 PM (GMT 0)
It varies, sone do have normal looking stool once they achieve remission, while others do not. I've had very normal looking stools on some days, others it's more soft, lots of variation day-to-day. Adding an insoluble fiber supplement like Metamucil can often help you get more normal bms and with greater consistency.
Posted 2/1/2016 9:18 PM (GMT 0)
When not flaring, I have normal formed stool or stool that's much softer or even mushy depending on how much and what I eat.

How often are you having bms?

Are you flaring? still on meds? if so..what?

q
Posted 2/1/2016 10:04 PM (GMT 0)
Today I have had 2 mushy stools that were very large. No blood or mucous. I'm currently taking Delzicol and Dicyclomine. I've only been on Delzicol for 4 days. No pain so I'm not complaining! They're just really mushy. They're shaped normal but VERY "fluffy" looking. And they are brownish yellow.
Posted 2/2/2016 2:23 AM (GMT 0)
I haven't had formed stool since being diagnosed, even after being in remission for the past 4 years. Well that's not totally true, I have semi-solid stool twice last year lol But for the most part I am never solid and when, in a blue moon I do, it hurts like crazy. But then again, I've had UC for 25 years. But I don't base on how well I'm doing on consistency alone but how I feel. If I feel fine, no pain, no bleeding - even if I have mushy stool or even D - then I'm doing okay (and as long I don't go more then 3 times a day).
Posted 2/2/2016 3:13 AM (GMT 0)
I've been in remission for years. I sometimes have soft formed stools, but more often they're mushy.
Posted 2/2/2016 6:42 AM (GMT 0)
mine have mostly been solid and fully formed for the last month now

looks like I'm doing pretty good compared to others.

I'm assuming I'm very close to remission, maybe. A little over a month ago I was in pretty bad shape.

See my GI again in about 3 weeks and am assuming he will prob schedule a flex sig soon after.
Posted 2/2/2016 8:48 AM (GMT 0)
I've been in remission for 5 years and never had a formed stool. In the past year I started SCD and they're much closer to formed, but still a 5 on the Bristol stool scale at best. My GI was not concerned by loose stools, but it bothered me and I think was/is a sign of continuing dysbiosis. But who knows.
Posted 2/2/2016 1:26 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks so much for the replies! I gave a GI appointment in about 3 weeks, so I'm just gonna ask him about it too. I'd rather have mushy stools than tenesmus and pain any day! I'm so hoping that the Delzicol I'm taking is going to work! I'll keep you all updated. Thanks for all of the encouragement. I really wouldn't be able to go through this without this board!
Posted 2/2/2016 1:48 PM (GMT 0)
Are you on any rectal medications in addition to Delzicol? Uc starts at and is the most severe at your rectum, those Delzicol pills have trouble reaching the rectum. And the rectal inflammation is what causes our most annoying symptoms like urgency and tenesmus. So, many of us have greatly benefited from treating from both ends. Ask about mesalamine suppositories (canasa) or enemas (rowasa) they contain the same active ingredient as Delzicol and deliver the medication directly to the problem area. Ask your gastroenterologist.
Posted 2/2/2016 3:25 PM (GMT 0)
Tenesmus would be an indicator of flaring, so a softer stool will only ease the discomfort somewhat. The flare needs to be dealt with by rectal meds, and I'd suggest you start with the enemas initially of 4g dosage. Once things are good, you can work on what helps for maintenance with lower dosage.

q
Posted 2/2/2016 6:11 PM (GMT 0)
I'm not expire cling tenesmus right now, but when I flare I do. I'm thinking the Delzicol may be working (cross my fingers). My Dr. Gave me some Canasa suppositories to try when I am flaring. She told me to use them when I have urgency and that rectal swelling feeling. So I'm holding out to use them. Plus I'm actually a little scared to use them because I've never used a suppository medication before. For some reason I feel like it'll make me hurt worse (which logically I know won't be the case). I dont know it makes me feel uneasy.
Posted 2/2/2016 10:23 PM (GMT 0)
Just make them your best friend and leave your fears aside. Wet the tip on warm water...not soak...makes them easier to insert. You dont feel them inside....but remember you have them 8 when you fart. Because when thazt happens and you realise it....you get a very side eyed expression and run like a maniac to the toilet..lol
q
Posted 2/3/2016 1:59 AM (GMT 0)
I used to HATE rectal meds! Especially the enemas, but only because I was so badly inflamed that it hurt horribly. But once things got under control in there, they got easier. However, with suppositories, they can be a bit uncomfortable at first but when your body heat starts melting them, it's like poof! Gone!
Posted 2/4/2016 12:14 AM (GMT 0)
Quincy, I put my fears aside and just used one! I'm so shocked I really can't feel it at all. I thought I'd feel it up there.lol. Anyway...I help it for an hour and 30 minutes. I tried to go for 2 hours, but I didn't get to. Is 1 hour the ideal time limit?
Posted 2/4/2016 5:04 AM (GMT 0)
Keep them in as long as you can.....as you heal, you'll be able to hold them in longer.
q
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