I find I get a softer stool the day after an enema, so I think maybe look out for what your stool is like the night after you've skipped the enema. If it's got less "mucus" then it's probably just...
Hi there I have struggled with this too. Since diagnosis (pancolitis, but with ulceration in the rectum only). I've been on 2.4g oral (asacol), and pentasa enemas nightly. Since being medicated, I've...
Hi there Just wondering how you know the mesalamine enemas aren't for you? I only ask because I took Mezavant orally for 2 weeks and was highlight intolerant to it. Changed to Asacol with no issues....
Hi there I suffer from IBS as well as UC. Before my colitis diagnosis last June I would've said I had mild bloating sometimes, but nothing more than this.I have full on IBS now, which I can only say...
Hi there, initially my GI thought I had mild ulcerative proctitis, as the only visible inflammation was in the rectum. Within 2 weeks of enemas, that felt like it was almost cleared up. Normal BMs, 1...
Hi there. I had that weird rumbly bum sensation too... When I eventually had my colonoscopy, it found ulceration in the rectum, so I assumed the rumbly feeling was actually linked to mucus/pus there...
Hi there. I was in my first flare when I traveled in Bali for 2 weeks from Australia (I was undiagnosed). My symptoms were worse in the morning, so I just stuck close to toilets/the hotel for that...
Hi there, I'm sort of in the same boat. Incredibly healthy 36 year old, really into running and looking after myself etc. I literally noticed some mucus in my BMs, and within a fortnight I was really...
Took the tablets again last night with dinner, and spent the whole night with a gurgling stomach. This morning have had 4 trips to the toilet and bad abdominal cramping. These symptoms are pretty...
Thank you! I'm in Australia, so I did take it with dinner last night, and felt the nausea about 10 hours afterwards I guess. My Dr has said I have a mild presentation at the moment, which might...
Hi everyone I'm 36 years old, and was yesterday confirmed to have to left-side ulcerative colitis. Originally my gastroenterologist thought it was ulcerative proctitis, but biopsies confirm the...