Hemmies?? Or start of UC flare??

Today is my 5 month remission anniversary after a 2 year flare.

I've had a very bumpy 3 weeks. My gram passed away. I was in the ER on Friday due to an adverse reaction to a Mirena iud (which has been removed and replaced with the mini pill).

My stomach was really great up until a week ago when I got my period. Then normal period stuff with my bm's. Nothing out of ordinary. And under the stress I've been under it's been good considering. I get the rumbles in my stomach and rectum under stress.

Well this morning I had a clean wipe but noticed a little red streak on piece of stool. I gloved my hand and checked...and it was a small streak of blood. Anxiety ensues. I have NO other symptoms. 1 bm a day, no urgency, no mucus, no pain. Just upset stomach from stress and mild residual cramps from iud removal. Can I feel confident that its from my hemmies?

My GI believes it is but is willing to flex. I don't want to put my body through anything more if I don't have to. But I also don't want to overlook anything. Usually blood for me comes after other symptoms. We are giving it 24 hours and then if blood still there will scope.

I was also given some pain killers in the hospital due to iud cramping and didn't poop yesterday.

I am just beside myself with fear. I do not want to get sick again. The rumbles and gurgling really get my head going.

What do you guys think?? Should I get flexed just to be sure? I also get remicade in Friday. Due to levels being so high we were going to drop from 10 mg to 5 mg and my GI says we still are.

Thanks Quincy. I had a c scope last January. Just showed 10cm patch that I fought for 2 years. Last flex was around thanksgiving and showed all healed. 9/20 was first flex to show fully healed.

I do have enemas but they are steroidal. Mesalamines no longer work for me. I would rather not start unless absolutely necessary.

I keep thinking I should get flexed just to be sure. My gi and are trying to only flex if necessary otherwise I would be in his office getting checked all the time. I'm having a really hard time dealing with anything out of the ordinary. Ptsd for sure from last flare.

I'm trying to get myself to a point where I can differentiate between a flare and just normal ppl bowel issues. Reign in my anxiety. I'm struggling so bad.

Thanks Jane. Yes in hospital all testing came back normal. Bloodwork perfect, no uti, ultrasound normal w some small cysts I was told are non issues and normal, not pregnant. Pelvic exam normal. Iud removed w no issues other than being in. Started mini pill yesterday which is progesterone only as well so hoping it's a smooth transition minus the issues I had with iud. My body just doesn't like them. Tried copper years and years ago.

I've never had the fecal cal but Have done crp regularly which for me isn't a great baseline since it has been low during a flare. Best thing for me is to take an actual look. And yes they can see both inflammation and hemmies. I definitely have hemmies. Since my first baby. Last flare up from them was post second baby.

I get remicade Friday so I'm thinking even if it's the start of something the remi will snuff it out.

I'm just beside myself to be honest. I've accepted having this disease finally but I'm still struggling on how to live with it. I've had 3 stomach bugs from my kids so far this winter. Made it thru them with no flares. But I had no blood. The blood sends me spinning.

Jane thank you! That's exactly what I was thinking.

My ob who removed the iud said I would have a few days of transitional bleeding as I went from iud removal to mini pill. Well that was an understatement. The flood gates just opened. Sorry tmi! My hormones must be going crazy.

Gi and I decided enemas at night to help things calm down and settle out. Hopefully just a couple nights. If things don't settle after remi then flex.

Being a girl in top of uc stiiiiinks!!!!!!!

Internal hemorrhoids are close to the sphincter, a family doctor (aka general practitioner) can easily check you for hemorrhoids with a white glove and finger.

All you really need is a rectoscope, if your gasteroenteroligist does those. That's really enough to see any hemorrhoids and inspect your rectum for signs of inflammation.

TotesMagotes said...
Thanks John. I know I have internal hemmies. I guess I just need to check to see if they accompanied by rectal inflammation. My GI will get me in today if I want. Which I think is the best route as much as I don't want to. I get remicade Friday but if this is inflammation I think I should be aware of it don't you? Or would you just ride it out?

I see you're off pred!!!!! Congrats. I hope you are feeling really good

Well seeing how you're already on remicade, what would you do different at this point? With such low symptoms, prednisone seems like a bad idea...

Me personally I wouldn't do anything to rock the boat at this point since it's just small streaks here and there and not anything overly noticeable. But sounds like you have a major anxiety problem so I'm not sure, I don't think anyone can tell you what to do since it's you, your body and your mental aspect here.

Bull- huge anxiety issues. Ptsd for sure. Last flare was an insane rollercoaster for close to 2 years. I'm in therapy trying to work thru it. Having a hard time finding the right therapist but am meeting 2 new ones in the coming weeks that specifically deal with anxiety disorders and ptsd.

Quincy- great points. I'm seeing gi at 2 pm. I'm prepping for flex. We will discuss once im there. He said same as you I've been thru a ton of stuff the last few weeks. He says its most likely hormones and roids. But does agree with me to look. Helps me mentally and will show me what my body can do with roids and pray to goodness no inflammation.

I'll keep you guys posted.

Hemmies and hormones. Gi did a flex sig. went all the way into descending colon. Colon looks very very healthy. No inflammation.

Internal hemorrhoids mixed with emotional baggage and hormonal changes.

Yes iPoop I def jumped the gun but it's teaching me how to have a normal perspective again which I lost in last flare. I'll get there. Just very grateful I'm still in remission.

Time to get working in the anxiety issues. Thanks for all the support guys!!

Thanks faa!!

Yes. I started meditating. It helps soooooo much. Wish I could do it all day. I need to learn how to bring it into my day. Turn the thoughts. Takes time, practice and patience.