UC since 2008, then isolated to Proctitis. Lialda 2 daily & 6mp 50mg every 3 days (my decision to reduce dosage because I didn’t like how 6mp made me feel) . Last colonoscopy 2022 showed chronic...
I have both IBD and IBS. I am sensitive to many foods and sugar overload. I have found that a daily dose of about 1-2 oz. of a lactose free unflavored kefir with lots of probiotics keeps my symptoms...
I slowly developed aching anal pain over a 2 wk. period that became unrelenting spasms along with constipation, hemorrhoids. Came on after BM every morning and lasted for 2-3 hours. Dr. dx:...
With all the relabelling and Unisex bathrooms those problems should get better. I carry my card, but have no qualms about using the mens room in an emergency....
I will be starting mercaptopurine Friday, begin tapering pred from 60 to 40 in 7-10 days and frequent repeat labs soon. Dr says all biopsies & cultures negative from Sig last week and show only...
I've used proctofoam but it doesnt get deep enough and the dispenser leaks more than gets in.Didnt see cortifoam was available when I looked it up. Last night switched from rowasa back to cortenema...
ipoop, Thanks for the info. I really want immediate relief but I'm on medicare and dont think they would cover something like Remicade if there is a less expensive alternative. I was thinking(...
Well, the Sig showed mod/ severe proctitis for 10cm. GI upped Pred to 60 mg, trial for a couple of weeks, changed from Balsalazide to Lialda, Canasa and Rowasa twice daily and wants me to consider...
I dont think its proctalgia fugax. It lasts for hours whether sitting or walking. Usually triggered after BM. The sphinter actually spasms almost shut. Then it will resolve and leave a dull ache....
Does anyone else get severe anal spasm. My proctitis is out of control and i get spasms so bad I cry when I poop and pee. Almost unable to walk. The spasms are transient but can last for hours. My GI...