One can look up how long the anus is, but what is confusing you..?... Rod...
Frankly if you are concerned I would go to the ER and let them at least check your blood levels. I would also ask your Dr about the hydro cort enema's...This thing may have spread alittle or other...
Songlady and I must be neighbors...I live in Milford CT......
I was dx around 20 with UC. My mom got Chrons in her 50's. A first cousin got dx with UC in her early teens. A brother and sister have IBS. There were rumors of other stomach problems in grand...
Well I started smoking when I was about 17 or so. I got colitis when I was 21. I continued to smoke and had colitis attacks for another 20 years. I quit smoking about 16 years ago. I have increased...
I would try the cortenema. Try it at night before bed. Put it in slowly. See if your dr might give you alittle med to slow down your GI track like librax and take before you use enema......
Follow what quincy said. Also I have applied some A & D on a gloved finger and inserted into anus before inserting enema. You can stretch the area alittle bit and make insertion a bit easier......
Frankly if I had a Dr who was talking about tapering while I was advising him I was still seeing blood I'd find another dr. If it were I who was still seeing blood after 7 weeks of Rowasa I would...
Hello Nick, Are you taking any medications currently...???...
It would be very rare for a person to get the side effects from the enema you are talking about, specially in the time frame you are talking about. I would suggest you call your GI. Your best shot at...
So what happens now a days, the dr's don't give instruction on how to take the drugs..???...
Is the colitis throughout your whole colon...?...you might want to try rectal cortisone enema for left sided inflammation. But if it's a choice between no pred and staying in a flare which could also...
Let me put it this way...If you have a toothache would you eat nuts...A word to the wise......
I'd be more afraid of the UC then the prednisone. I sometimes feel the prednisone fear factor is alittle overblown. Sure if you have a reaction to it, or on mega doses for a long time it presents...
When I was younger I would have a flare and was given 5asa meds and cortenemas. The meds always worked and would end my flare. I was told after each flare ended to taper off my meds. I was never told...
I would follow your GI's suggestion. If you do not like the way he is managing you you should find another Dr. I am not saying you never question your Dr or make your own suggestions. But you are...
If your Dr confirms a Hemmi ask him about the hydrocortisone supp UgU mentioned. I might also ask for a stool softener. using enemas can cause hemmi's to act up... Rod...
Been awhile since you posted. I hope your recovery is coming along. Please post when you feel up to it... Rod...
My first suggestion would be to get a GI doctor. Have your GP recommend one. Also when you say " you had more bleeding then normal " I really not sure what you are saying here..If you were in...
Trust me you want to be O U T with a colonoscopy. A sig can be uncomfortable without sedation but a colonoscopy is brutal w/o sedation. Remember they are inflating air in your colon while snaking...
I would also go to the ER. They will certainly check your heart out and do blood work. Maybe you need the IV steroid route to calm you down at this point....
Ok...If I were you I would find a GI willing to work with you on making payments and get a colonoscopy. You have gone way too long without one. Just because you haven't noticed symptoms it doesn't...
Tell them you need to see your doctor for an ongoing medical condition. Enough said....
Good Luck FG....By all means drop by when you can.... Rod...
Sorry for your troubles...When you were in the hospital did they do a colonoscopy..?...You need to see a GI doctor and get under care......
Interesting pictures on your website...Good luck and best wishes for a speedy recovery... Rod...
My friend, you appear to be in world of shit. I would suggest you start to see a psychiatrist. You are really dealing with some heavy medical problems. I saw one for many tears until he died. It...
Hello, Ask your Dr what he feels about hydrocortisone enema......
As the others indicated to lay on your left side. If you have any drugs like librax,xanx, or any medcation that makes you alittle sleepy take before you administer the enema. Obviously you may be...
when was the last time you has a colonoscopy and what were the findings,,? Rod...
Pretty healthy colon...Looked like a healthy worm as well..:-)....Don't they have a treatment where they put worms in you to treat UC......
CD...I understand the idea of removing the whole colon with UC...However if you only have Proctitis what has the colon got to do with it. I know Proctitis tends to move uptown...But not always and...
Where exactly is the line between an opinion and advise..?....Is it like....In my experience taking 6 tabs of azulfidine as maintenance keeps me from flaring...as opposed to...Take 6 tabs of...
Christine, If the rectum is the problem why not have it only removed...? Rod...
I guess you guys never heard of anal cancer being found early by a rectal exam. If the Dr is too rough tell him to be more gentle. I tell mine. Maybe if Fara had one she might be alive today...Once a...
It's now about 6:30 am in my neck of the woods...My Dr is using the split dose regimen for the prep. I was to start the first dose at 5 pm last night. Then start the second dose at 6:30 am today...
Congrats on your accomplishment... Rod...
SJF...I feel your pain...All my previous scops were the fleets phosphate as well. They were not pleasant but compared to this crap it was a fine wine. I let my wife just smell it and she almost...
I made it Mass for my colonoscopy tomorrow. I brought all the meds and forgot my freaken luggage. My wife was kind enough to go to some local store for some clothes...Unreal...I just started the...
When all you want for xmas is one good poop. When your butt and your GI's finger are on a first name basis......
I will try and give a blow by blow tomorrow night. They want me to start at 5:30pm for the first round. Then the second round at 6:30 am on the day of the scope. Now I have to be at the hospital at...
Well tomorrow I travel to Mass from CT to prepare for my colonoscopy Monday. It is about a 3 hr trip. My wife and I will be staying in a hotel, separate rooms ( I'm sure no need to explain why here)....
Like most of the rest of the other guys here bleeding is one of the main symptoms of a UC flare. Having said that, there are also other reasons for blood in a BM. Hemmi's being one reason. But if you...
Hello Stacy.... The weaning process is not an exact science. I would suggest you follow your Dr's orders. Even though the Cort enema is easier on your system then the oral steroids one should be...
Good for you. Keep up the good work!... Rod...
Hello.. Beginning and ending flares is really such an individual thing. Dependent on so many different factors. Over time you will get to know your system very well. Also every flare might not be the...
I would think you are under medicated at this point. If I were in your shoes I would start with hydrocortisone enemas to see if I could get a handle on things now. You obviously need a GI who is pro...
I have used them on and off for 40 years with no side effects. The only issue at times is retaining them. If I can get passed the first 20 mins or so I am usually good for the whole night. They work...
Hello Christie Just wanted to say you are one hell of a brave person and wish you continued success... Rod...
Me and you kido are in the same boat. Except I'm about 40 years older. I lived on Long Island NY about 12 years ago. I hooked up with GI who was just starting out 25 years ago. After I moved to CT it...