Salafalk enemas

jess*

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Posted 1/28/2020 4:56 PM (GMT -5)

I have just begun 2 salafalk enemas daily plus oral salafalk. I am worried this may be hard on my liver, does anyone know if the enemas actually get absorbed through the body or it just stays entirely in the rectum?

quincy

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Posted 1/28/2020 4:59 PM (GMT -5)

Do you have liver issues already? It's a topical as is the oral. Low absorption.

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jess*

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Posted 1/28/2020 5:02 PM (GMT -5)

No I don't have liver issues but I worry about all the salafalk I take when I'm flaring. I am definitely a worrier😟

quincy

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Posted 1/28/2020 5:05 PM (GMT -5)

It's not metabolised through the liver, but it does do a second pass once in the bloodstream (which is a very small amount).

Does your doc do regular liver and kidney blood testing?
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jess*

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Posted 1/28/2020 6:28 PM (GMT -5)

Once a year, you as well?

C_G_K

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Posted 1/28/2020 7:54 PM (GMT -5)

Just get a complete metabolic panel (blood test) done periodically if you're worried about it.

quincy

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Posted 1/29/2020 12:26 AM (GMT -5)

I have mine done 2x yearly by my hepatologist.
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iPoop

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Posted 1/29/2020 9:29 AM (GMT -5)

You'll be fine. Mesalamine is a 90% topical med, the rest we pee out (can darken your pee). So, only a small amount goes through the kidneys.

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