Worsening symptoms after colonoscopy

I had a colonoscopy this past Tuesday (2/20) and for the last few days have noticed an increase in mucous, blood and urgency. I had problems with mucus and blood previously but it is far more now. I am also concerned about the urgency which I never really had before. I am now feeling the urge to pass mucus almost every hour or two. Has anyone had any experience with worsening symptoms following a colonoscopy? By the way, the results revealed proctitis but with more severe inflammation. Steroids are in my future.

DX: proctitis in2009
47
Meds: Lialda and Canasa suppositories
Supp: probiotics, vit. D, fish oil
Other: SCD, paleo

Post Edited (journeytoheal) : 2/24/2018 8:23:45 AM (GMT-7)

Yes, the doctor spoke with me afterwards. She didn’t prescribe anything because she wants to wait until the results of the biopsy and other tests come back to rule out anything else. She is a new doctor for me. I have not been on any rectal meds in several years. Had just been taking the suppositories last with little to no change in symptoms. I found remission for several years until last year, which I think gave me a false sense about this disease. So, it has not been managed with meds for quite some time. Thank you for the reply. I know that I am in a worse spot that had been developing for some time and was wondering if the procedure could possibly worsen symptoms. Hopefully, will get on something again this week.

TroubledTurds said...
yes, the scope can make symptoms worse for a bit -

there is absolutely no reason to wait - demand a script for mesalamine enemas to begin TODAY - add them to your supps as quincy said -

I agree. I was deep into remission when I decided that I needed a colonoscopy since it had been some time since my last one. Soon I started having diahrrea again.

But when I looked at the ingredients of the prep I saw junk like maltodextrin, polisorbate 80, and other of my sure-fire triggers for inflammation. After a few days of my mainstay, powdered psyllium seed, I was back to normal.

I take pseed because I can’t tolerate meds. I think most people can quickly get back to normal with their regular mesalamines, as long as they avoid the inflammatory triggers. I would stick with your oral and rectal meds.