trying to see logic in blood loss!!!!!

When I had pancolitis I got a lot a lot a lot of mucus and diarreha. It was pretty severe. But I didn't really get much blood (that I could see). Now that I have mild inflammation near my rectum area I'm getting a lot of blood. This seems odd to me. I would have thought I'd get more blood with severe pancolitis. Have others experienced the same? Is there any logic to this?

I personally think there is more blood supply and of course muscles in the rectum...and you might also have a hemorrhoid?

Many who have just ulcerative proctitis do find it's more difficult to get controlled. I believe suebear is one who was in that situation.

Could be because it is where all passes through.

You need more powerful rectal meds methinks.

Oh, did you recently taper down a pred dosage?

quincy

I think the reason why you see it more when it's in the rectum is because it is either streaking the bowel movement or dripping. When your colon bleeds it gets mixed in with the fecal matter and isn't as readily apparent to the eye as it becomes a part of the formed movement.

Sue

All those comments make sense. Thank you.

Yes I've tapered down from 40mg to 15mg - quite quickly actually as I don't like Pred!!