The enemas weren't working for me because the inflammations as so low, hence the suppositories. Took a call into my GI's "hotline" on a Sunday to get a different GI on call who made the...
I've heard same about Delzicol. I'm so off that stuff moving forward. Garylousiville, no cockiness for me, I learned that lesson during my last flare!...
I've been struggling through a Proctitis flare since early October. Had been on Delzicol for some time, did Mesalamine enemas starting in October, changed to Hydrocortisone enemas in mid December...
Been in a slow Proctitis flare for 3 months...Mesalamine enemas didn't pull me out after then seemed to see things worsen a bit after 2 weeks of hydrocortisone enemas. Entire time had medium formed...
I agree with the Canasa recommendation. Was struggling with a Proctitis flare for weeks, was on Mesalamine enemas then hydrocortisone, went on suppositories and whammo saw improvement right away....
Thanks dAetomeN!...
My concern is more that I am very active, working out via high intensity interval training. What can I do to keep my energy level high?...
Is Greek yogurt a no-no during a flare?...
About a week ago I started modifying my diet in accordance with SCD as I am A flare. more specifically the "ihaveUC" flare plan. More or less chicken, eggs, turkey...no carbs no sugars, etc. I am a...
@SMfromCA - thanks, I will!...
I was thinking same about the enemas. In your opinion, which would be more effective, the Mesalamine or the hydrocortisone? The MD was out of the office and I met with a PA so I will call and talk...
current symptoms: Urgency in AM prior to BM stool mostly formed with signs of blood initial BM I am seeing some minor clotting in the toilet, pink on TP 2-3 BM's in the AM, nothing further throughout...
This is my first post - About a year ago I was put on a short-term dose of Alprazolam due to some medical anxiety issues. For the first time in my life I found myself confident & anxiety free. Went...
Having a moderate flare - last time around I ended up on pred because I let it go too long before going to see my GI PA just put me on 2400 mg of Asocol HD (had been on Delzicol) Will this pull me...
AWESOME JOB! I am testing for my black belt in Tae Kwan Do in March....you should be very proud of yourself!...
Also, is it odd I would only be taking 3x800 mgs? Isn't the recommended dosage 4.8 G per day?...
Not sure what dosage of Mesalamine enemas I was on. It was an on again off again pattern for the first 60 days. Starting early December I did consistently for 2 weeks then switched to hydrocortisone...
Thanks - in general, would the hydrocortisone enemas be more beneficial or the Mesalamine enemas? I never did understand which one should be used and when...
Started a Proctitis flare about 90 days ago. Had changed over from Asocol to Delzicol in May. Over the course of the last 90 days went from Mesalamine enamels to Hydrocortisone enemas. Seeing...
I should clarify something...the trips to the bathroom do NOT result in diahreah as I've experienced previously...what "comes out" is akin to...pardon the visual...a juicy fart with some spray....
Does Asocol help with urgency?...
Week 3 of flare-up. Today including my after midnight trips I've experienced urgency 14 times and it's only 4:30 PM. With the exception of a few mid afternoon trips where I was actually able to...
I was 2400 mg asocol daily...
I am on rectal meds - hydro enema nightly... only went on asocol a week ago and immediately saw symptoms worsen....I had read posts from others so I thought I'd go off as my MD is out this week...do...
The crazy thing is that I went off asocol yesterday because I think they worsen my symptoms...so far this afternoon I've seen more formed stools and the only blood is on the TP.......
Bump - I'm assuming they DO get better??? What beginning signs do you see?...
I'm on week 3 of a bad flare...today I've had urgency and passing of small amounts of fecal material and mucous with small blood amounts (mostly on paper)...what are some signs that a flare is...
I too have experienced the same literally starting Xmas eve! I am scared to go out of the house for fear I'm going to have another incident...I meet with clients frequently - I am praying the flare...
Quick update on my experiment. Yesterday I stopped taking asocol. At 4pm I did a hydro enemas and for the remainder of the evening was urgency free....about 2 am I awoke with some gas and liquid, but...
I have been using the hydrocortisone? Enemas in addition to asocol....I do have an RX for rowasa but the 2 times I used rowasa I had a difficult experience with them and saw little improvement in the...
2 400 mg tablets 3x per day...... I have not been taking any probiotics...should I be?...
He's off next week...should I drop the asocol and test until he gets back? Obviously if my conditions improve I know who the culprit is! Also, should I not use the rowasa enemas for the same reason?...
So it's now been 3+ weeks that I've been dealing with a flare-up...doc put me on asocol and I swear my condition is worsening. .over the past 2 days my sense of urgency has increased and I'm still...
Hi Liz - hang in there! Do everything you can right now to take control of what you focus on...the most sinister symptom of UC is its ability to creep into our psyche and terrorize us with fear....
Thanks for the encouragement. Fortunately when I moved my office last year (I am a small business owner) I had a private bathroom built into my executive suite! My staff knows about my "issue" but...
Over the past 2 weeks I had been taking ascol but then noticed the rx had been issued over 2 years ago. Wednesday I had a fresh rx refilled and as of yesterday(Thursday) I noticed a few changes...
Thanks....when do you know a flare is starting to heal? Are there certain signs that give you hope that remission is near?...
I am dealing with a difficult flare up right now and having a tough time holding in the enemas...it seems as if the sense of urgency is so great I immediately give up...is there a trick to this? Does...
I am very physically active (high intensity interval training ala "Insanity" and P90X typically 4-5 times per week Since my flare-up last week I've backed off as I'm afraid the intense physical...
Thanks - I did call the MD and have a fresh Rx coming today. I'm switching back to the hydrocortisol enemas as well....They told me to give it a week with both. It would be a GREAT Christmas present...
I am a 44 year old male who is now experiencing a rather severe flare up of UC. My 1st bout was a brief episode at age 20, 2nd bout age 30, 3rd bout age 40. Had another round 2 years ago....Had a...