I have colitis which has been in remission for several years (most recent colonoscopy in October 2023). Seeing any blood even a speck freaks me out. It is now a month since I first noticed small...
Update. Today after no bleeding for 5 days I had very mild tinge of orange / blood on the toilet paper. It’s not on the stool or toilet bowel at all. They’re being stubborn. It’s been a month now....
Yeah I’m going to treat them as hemorrhoids with Anucort and have an appointment booked for 3 weeks. Great advice stray dog....
Update. After going 10 days with no bleeding it returned this weekend. Specs of blood on the outside of the stool and fresh blood on the tissue. It isn’t much blood but it’s visible specs. Although...
Yes I’ll watch out for that. Not to let it escalate and out of control. I’ve always had mild symptoms generally when flaring. Some blood and mucus, 3-4 BM’s a day. No diarrhea. I’m treating it like I...
I don’t like the FCP test, it’s never really been accurate for me. Eg. I’ve seen a high score with next to zero inflammation. I think I need rest, will take hydrocortisone recital meds for the...
Good advice. I might try recital meds but I don’t have diarrhea, mucus, or urgency. It’s normal formed stools with some blood on the stool and toilet paper. The blood didn’t show the last bowel...
Yep and that’s my fear always. I usually think it’s hemorrhoids and they develop more. Maybe the anxiety makes it worse. I’ve been in remission for about 6 years and forgot all of this. Not sure how...
Hello Quincy! No I don’t have the urgency other than feeling a bit sore down there and focus on down there....
Greetings all, Wishing you all the best of health. I’ve been in remission a number of years and doing well but would love your advice on how to cope with the emotional and physical realities when...
Thank you all!...
The pills I have are brown colored with a number on them S476. Lialda right? You’re saying generic ones look the same as these?...
iPoop - what is “White”? Are they a company that does Lialda? I thought the company name was Lialda? Also is Lialda a more respected brand than Pentasa? Maybe I should try a month on each?...
Dosage for Lialda is 3.6g once a day. Current Pentasa is 3g once a day. She’s said we can talk about at the next appointment. Her thinking is Lialda is much better for the disease I have even if I’m...
I’ve been using Pentasa for years with relatively good success but my GI has recommended I try Lialda as a good long term solution. Does anybody know the difference? And should I be changing meds if...
Then polyps were a false flag and ended up being normal mucosa on biopsy - so feel really lucky. So all good, thanks to everyone for helping me through it....
Adenoma - 4mm. Totally Removed....
I don’t have the pathology results back yet. What I do know is that the precancerous Adenomas are the most common (65%) of all polyps are these. Only 6% of these actually turn into cancer even if...
Them being common makes me feel a little better I guess. Wonder if others on the board have had them....
Is it normal to have tiny polyps appear every two years? 3 in the last two scopes for me....
I had the colonoscopy - they found 2 polyps (5mm and 2mm) and no inflammation in most of the colon. They found some Erythematous Mucosa on the right side which was biopsied. Will go again in 2 years...
At the end of the day Colonoscopies for IBD folks are to check for polyps and inflammation. Finding both will help prevent polyps growing or find new ways of treating the Colitis. My Colonoscopy is...
After 13 years with it I have a scope every 2 years and they found a 2mm polyp the last time and so yes a little scared. I have my next one tomorrow (Tuesday). The reality is if you had a scope a...
Thank you Monte. I guess that’s it, you wait and see....
Are people ever worried about what they’ll find rather than the scope or prep? Any advice?...
Two ways to find out and iPoop said it 1. Fecal Calprotectin Stool test 2. CRP blood test. Being positive there though doesn’t mean you haven’t got hemmoroids so ask a doctor to look with a...
Interesting that VanJordan. I feel exactly the same way and don’t like putting myself through it or disrupting my bowels with a score. But keep worrying that something will be missed even though I am...
Quincy hi !! The last time 2 years ago I had a very small 6mm Adenoma polyp which was removed. Nothing else. I’ve been in remission since then (thank God) but now getting stressed out....
I’d say you should feel good it’s proctitis which is very manageable and eat whatever you want. Do normal things like ensure you have dietary fiber and don’t strain on the toilet etc. During a flare...
Thank you for sharing that. I don’t have anxiety on the prep or the procedure, but on the results. Lots of people seem to say they have polyps. I thought there were rare before....
I used to use VSL3 but switched to Visbiome which is much better for me. I’m also previously from UK and VSL3 is widely available....
They’re expensive but Visbiome are FDA approved and been exceptional to me....
Hi Friends, It’s that time again when I have my colonoscopy every 2 years and as ever I’m freaking out to the extent that the anxiety is making me feel unwell. The last time they found a tiny polyp...
Thanks!!...
Hi all, I accidentally took 3g of Pentasa twice today 5 hours apart and I usually only take it once. Anyone else done that? Should I seek help? Thank you!...
It’s funny how things repeat themselves. I’m having the same issues today 5 years later. Mucus and no blood. Feeling some stomach cramps and yes I had tea with milk today too. I think will stop the...
Hi everyone, Wishing you all good help and recovery. Just wanted to Ask about probiotics. I’ve always taken VSL3 but switched a year ago due to hearing it being discontinued etc. Viosbome isn’t that...
I just saw Canadian websites doing Canasa for $100 vs. USA $1000. Are we allowed to buy from Canada as USA citizens? Do Canadian pharmacies accept USA prescriptions?...
Mesalazine has saved my life and has hardly any side effects. Take the meds and get on with your life....
Eradicate the things that give you bowel issues e.g. some fruits and vegetables. It’s as simple as that. It’s why I don’t drink my beloved coffee....
Hi iPoop Yes the redness is most likely from the prep no question about that. The colonoscopy clearly shows either very mild inflammation or just redness. It’s a very pleasing scope. I’ve never had a...
Not sure about results but I’m pretty sure that Polyps that are less than 1cm (mine are 2mm) are only 1% serious. She didn’t seem concerned. It was a good scope otherwise I think?...
Had the colonoscopy today and here is what they found: - Removed two 2mm small polyps from cecum. - ileum was normal - mild granular erythema at the hepatic flexure and rectosigmoid junction. -...
I always assume it’s caffeine but notice it’s not the same with tea or with Coke. It’s got to be the coffee beans....
I just took it 20 mins ago and I’ve been sat on the toilet for the past 15 mins peeing out water from my butt. I’d not leave home if I were you....
I take with my evening meal - 1 sachet, or 2 if I feel a little unwell....
Thanks a lot. I think I’ll take your advice and leave it for flares and bleeding episodes as it seems to subside that....
I’ve been taking VSL3 for 8 years and found out about it on here. It has became a regime and coincided with me having more control and good health since I started it....
I’m taking Suprep later today at 6pm and then again at 1am for a 7am scope. Personally from the time of taking the Suprep I’d focus on the getting the prep done properly, drinking lots of water and...
I’ve bought Isatis Cooling without using it yet as Mesalazine is working well. Can you tell me what dose you use? Also do you use it during remission too?...