Posted 5/3/2017 11:59 AM (GMT -5)
Hi Mia....LDN is low dose naltrexone.
My speech on rectal meds:
It matters not how high the inflammation is....rectal meds (depending on the form) treat the rectum, sigmoid and probably just beyond that. Consider this, and it is a most important fact, UC starts at the rectum, so no oral topical meds will treat the rectum effectively since not much sits there long enough to do much topically.
The oral meds do well from where it is dispursed to the sigmoid. So, every UCer should be on rectals of some kind during treatment and for maintenance.
Many UCers wait will symptoms are ar a more obvious state....one that tends to be ignored is constipation.
UC heals downward, leaving the rectum a most difficult area to treat. Some UCers will tolerate some symptoms believing thats as good as it gets, or that it's so much better than a full blown flare. So, the result will be simmering inflammation.
There are mesalamine enemas and suppositories and steroid enemas, foams and suppositories. All hold an important role in the healing process and maintenance.
Symptoms are most times indicitive of where the extent of inflammation is, and being aware of the healing process can help one recognise early flare symptoms after one has been in remission.
Ok, soapbox put away...😉
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