I've only taken one enema before, can't remember what exactly, but I couldn't retain it....
Q: I am on Canasa morning and night, and proctofoam twice daily. iPoop: it's hard to say. I really only have any urgency on the morning, and once I get through the first few hours of the day the...
Hi all, I seem to be struggling with tenesmus at the moment and in my opinion, this is my least least least favorite aspect of uc. I've heard mixed opinions on the subject but do you all think...
iPoop - so I got the results back and it looks like they might be a little low, like you said. The 6 TG came back at 125 L (I guess should be somewhere above 235?) And 6 MMP came back at 2464. Wat do...
iPoop - Thanks! It's oddly satisfying looking down and seeing that as I'm sure most of you could agree! But no, no history of hemmeroids, but I do find myself.straining on occasion to get a little...
Sorry. I've been on aza for a few months now, was originally at 40mgs of pred but have been on a taper the last month or so along with the rectals. The bloody streaks seem to come and go, or maybe...
Hey all, been a little while since I've checked in but just had a quick question for you all. Lately I've been having some pretty solid stools, rarely ever any diarrhea but with this formed stools...
iPoop! You have finally given me the answer I've been looking for. I wondered why it took this drug a minimum of 6 weeks to start really taking effect. That makes a lot of sense now. Is 6mp/imuran...
Are rectal medications typically prescribed on a short term basis, like weeks or months at a time? Or are they usually used as maintenance drugs in addition to oral medication?...
What is ccherbal?...
Hi everyone. I had heard from everyone that diet played a big role on the effect of uc, but I kinda ignored it in hoping it really wasn't true. I didn't wanna give up all my favorite foods quite...
Hey jax, I too am starting imuran this week. Hopefully as soon as tomorrow. What have your symptoms been like leading up to using imuran? Have you noticed any change at all in the first few weeks? I...
JimC - that was my thought too. I haven't seen it really been pursued as a major healer in the scientific community, so I was questioning the validity of some of the posts. But then again, there was...
Hey all, I've read a bunch of old posts on here many from years and years ago. I just came across the proposal of using vitamin E enemas to help with uc... Has anyone tried this more recently and had...
Thanks everyone. Andrina, I too am starting imuran this week and hoping for similar results as you received. Were you able to go back to a pretty normal diet while taking the drug?...
Hey all, thinking about life going back to as it was before... How long does it take the colon to heal after a flare? Or is it even possible for it to ever really heal? Before this flare k was able...
IPoop I came to make sure everyone was doing good as well! I was able to make it through the main course just sticking with sides and only having a little bit of Turkey and ham... But then the...
Hey everyone, given that thanksgiving is tomorrow and most of us have a very particular diet we like to follow I thought it would be cool to hear some of your favorite recipes/meals to eve while...
One more question, did any of you find that you were able to go back to a more expqnsive diet once you got settled on imuran?...
Awesome. Thank you!...
Dis you see a lot of improvement from your symptoms?...
Hi everyone, Just curious to see how those whom have taken this drug have reacted to it and if any of the side effects listed with it really affected them? Doctor suggested I take in conjuction with...
True... I guess I will have to think on it. I've done some research and it seems Imuran should be a last resort......
Q, I just saw my doctor this morning and he suggested to put me on immuran in conjunction with the humira. New studies suggest that they piggy back well off of each other. I have to get tested to...
What were your symptoms like before you started taking the enemas? Have you noticed some progress? Also, what are your his like for the rest of the day after taking the foam? I only ask because I'm...
That's awesome to hear! I'm still working on my own routine, and ive gotten my bms down from double digits to about six a day, some formed, some not and still with a fair amount of urgency. I'm still...
What is the specific type of turmeric powder that you use? How long after you started taking it with this routine that you began to notice a difference? Finally, did you have urgency before you...
Have any other users tried this??...
Oh okay, just checking. And yes you mentioned the rectal meds! I can't get into seeing my doctor until next Monday so I'm trying to bide my time until then. Can adding these capsules cause bloating...
I just started up the metamucil pills today. Only took one of the recommended five. How long did it take before you noticed a difference? After a few hours the bm felt a bit more loose I suppose?...
I think you pretty much nailed them all! Number 11 is wat always gets me... Are you allowed to eat that it are you sure you should be eating that? Yes, this is why I keep my disease to myself! I know...
Thabks for the info! Prior tontgis I was going at least 10 times a day, even with Prednisone. I'm so glad to be off and only having to deal with it in the mornings. In will definitely talk to my...
I'm not sure of the brand, but I believe it has 50 million with six different strands. Also, why do you suggest stopping the fish oil for a bit? I meet with my doctor in about 10 days, thinking about...
Right now I am just on humira. Also taking probiotics and fish oil, the actual oil....
It's metamucil 4 in 1 mulitihealth fiber powder...4 g of sugar per 1 teaspoon. Try to find sugar free, or do you recommend the capsules?...
So I took a little bit last night right before bed, I think I may have started up with too high of a dose. I woke up twice throughout the night with some D. Weird thing is, even through the D there...
Wow really? You inspired me to buy metamucil myself and give it a try, I'm going to try the powder form though. I hope this does the trick to finish off the last stage of this darn flare....
Hey all, I think I'm pretty close to being done with my worst flare to date. Completely off Prednisone, slowly adding more foods that I was off of throughout the flare but still being cautious about...
Oh really? I always thought excess mucus was a bad thing, I know there will always naturally be a little. Could fiber be the missing ingredient in forming up those other stools that won't seem to...
I'm nearing the six week Mark and I have finally noticed some improvement from the time I started using humira. However, I am still facing some of the same issues as you such as mucus and loose...
I love this idea, very cool to see something like this being made. Thanks for sharing!...
Is mucas in the stool the last thing to go/longest to heal when a flare is coming to an end? Right now it seems like every other stool is formed. Following a formed one, surely it is one filled with...
Very good point soynomore I just dropped down to 10mg of prednisone myself, I will be going off of it in a few days. I Also started humira about a month and a half ago. For personal remedies I've...
Great thanks for the information! Also nynj, congrats on the quick recover hat is awesome! Have you been able to find the right mix for yourself? I'm still working on getting that down....
Ah great news hearing that urgency goes with remission! Looking forward to those days. Is the rectal route medication by prescription only? Or is there some OTC thst may be able to help?...
Hi all, Thankfully, I believe I am coming to the end of my first major flare. I have been in my current flare since around late May, and I am finally up to 2 solid BMs a day followed by 2 loose ones...
Thanks for all the info everyone. You all rock! A follow up question, anyone try slippery elm powder? I read it's good for inflammation....
Any recommendations?...
Hey guys, just want to see everyone's opinion on the best type/brand of probitic. I've been taking generic brand, but just wanted to see if anyone found any specific brand to be best. Also, is there...
Thank you all for the responses, your words go a long way so thank you. I have had a stool sample taken for c diff, but the results came back negative. Luckily I was abl3 to get an appointment with...