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Posted 3/6/2011 11:15 AM (GMT -5)
Hi Friends,

I am not one to post very often but I read this thread every day, and have learned so much from all of you.

Let me start by saying I am a 28 year old female, who was diagnosed with UC a year and a half ago. I am currently taking 4 asacol 2 times a day. I also take BC. I have been avoiding dairy since a flare last April, because since then I have had a hard time digesting it.

Last Wednesday night I came down with what I believe to be a stomach bug. I work in childcare and 4 of the children in my class were also sick last week. I vomited for about 8 hours, and had some D (though I did have some soild and semi-solid BMS as well Wednesday evening into Thursday. I was sick all day Thursday (until about 4pm) and couldn't even keep water down until then. Friday morning I was wiped out, but not throwing up anymore and I felt hungry so I had a small serving of applesauce. Later in the day I was able to eat crackers, and ramen noodle soup. I tried chicken noodle soup from a can but it made me feel nauseos so I didn't eat anymore. Yesterday evening I ate basically the same thing plus a baked potato with a little olive oil, and a couple of breakfast sausages (probably a mistake in retrospect). All day yesterday and evening I was terribly gassy (though luckily it was just gas, no mucous or blood). However, I will say that the gas smelled exactly like the D I had had Thursday (to me I describe the smell as "sick D" because my BMs tend to only smell like that when I am sick). Sorry if I sound crazy. The gas was so intense it woke me up in the evening several times, but I wasn't able to have a BM until this morning.

This morning I have an icky feeling in my stomach again (sort of like gas pain sort of like I may have to run to the bathroom again). I had one large but very soft BM this morning, followed by a bit of looser stool, and D (this was all in one sitting). There was also some blood when I wiped (but I didn't see any blood in the bowl). They all had the "sick smell" to them. I've never noticed the sick smell when flaring, but I'm still not sure. I am wondering if I may be starting flare and should maybe give my GI a call, or if what I am experiencing is left over from the tummy bug.

I plan to take it very easy with the food today (crackers, applesauce, rice, and maybe some ramen noodles)

Any advice or insight would be great.

Thank You
Posted 3/6/2011 11:57 AM (GMT -5)
I tell ya, I never know what kind of BM's I'm going to get from one sitting to the next, or all in one sitting like you suggested! It's like there is no rhyme or reason.

I have experienced situations where I ran to the bathroom and had the explosions of D, mucus, etc., that smelled soooo toxic and strong that you could just faint from the horrid smell. I have no idea why sometimes that happens and other times it doesn't. I'm guessing it has to do with the food you eat.

However, that particular time, I had a grilled chicken salad with Balsamic Ving. dressing. Probably not the best thing to be eating during a flare, but it was the only healthy thing on the menu as to where I was at the time. But, other times, I've had that exact same meal and no problems at all!

Now, I just posted another post about how it's hard to tell if you have something else going on top of your Colitis, like a flu bug, or something, that could be what you had, or maybe you just ate something bad and it's gotta get through your system.

It's probably best to load up on liquids today and eat soft foods to give your colon a break until this passes. Who knows, in another few hours, you might have some other kind of BM situation, LOL, it's always different for me all day long, every day.

Post Edited (MomWithUC) : 3/6/2011 10:01:20 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 3/6/2011 1:38 PM (GMT -5)
If sick smell is a strong sulfur smell, you probably have some sort of bacterial infection. Those went away for me after I started eating my probiotic yogurt. The smell was so strong it lingered in the bathroom for hours. Very disgusting.
Posted 3/6/2011 3:00 PM (GMT -5)
Sounds like a gastro bug, and they can linger and trigger a UC flare.

You need to get on probiotics if you're already not on them.

I would also suspect that a flare could be looming, if you have rectal meds...start them.

Try to eat actual food....maybe some scrambed eggs (no more than one or two, with some toast).

Fibre supplements taken with your meals....low amount to start, however...that will help clear out whatever is in there and have the probiotics working better too.

Hope you feel better soon,
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Posted 3/6/2011 8:35 PM (GMT -5)
Hi,

I am also a teacher and thought I just had the stomach flu. I was on antibiotics twice previous to the "stomach flu". I only had diarreaj  and severe stomach cramping. I had my normal check up with my GI and even though the diarrea was gone, he tested me for c-Diff. Turned out it wasn't  the stomach flu but was C-diff. I needed Flagly to get rid of it and lots of probiotics- vls #3 and florastor. I also had a really weird smelling diarreah. Have you been on any antibiotics recently? Apparently the antibiotics killed all my good bacteria leaving the C-diff to take over.

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Posted 3/6/2011 8:39 PM (GMT -5)
Lawest,

I have not been on antibiotics for at least 4 or 5 months. And it was only one dose back then. Up until the symptoms last week I was actually doing really great UC wise. If the smell continues I will give the doctor a call.

THank you everyone for the advice!
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