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Posted 2/17/2011 9:40 AM (GMT -5)
Hi all,

I have not figured how to send a PM on here lol, so am writing here to personally thank quincy for spending so much time with me working on my UC. Since following the suggestions to increase my enemas and start the mezavant pills again, i have been much more stable and living a better quality of life.

I still get symptoms here and there, but they are much more manageable and have not been in a flare in a couple of months.. My last flare was by far the worst one ever, so i am really grateful for this website, all the members who helped and most of all Quincy..

Thank you :-)
Posted 2/17/2011 3:19 PM (GMT -5)
Hi there!! Great news...good to hear you're feeling much better and your UC is improving. Thank you, and you're most welcome!

I know that using the meds are truly a pain, and that the enemas (scheduling) are a life-time commitment if one is willing...but looking back over the 22 years, it's been worth it for me. I don't mind sharing that, although it's aggressive at times.

Are you still on the enemas nightly? If you've been stable for at least 2 weeks, you could try going to every second night for a month or so.

Last suggestion....try probiotics added to your regimen before bedtime.

Please keep me posted!
quincy
Posted 2/17/2011 7:57 PM (GMT -5)
Second a thank you to Quincy. Been doing very well all due to her advice. Glad you are feeling that you are coming along well and just want to share the news.
Posted 2/17/2011 7:58 PM (GMT -5)
I would also like to thank quincy. If it wasn't for her, I may never have asked my GI for enemas a few years back. Thanks, quincy!
Posted 2/18/2011 12:48 AM (GMT -5)
gosh, darn, blush..lol. Treat to hear you're doing better!
q
Posted 2/18/2011 6:58 AM (GMT -5)
Hi q,

Yes am still on enemas nightly but plan to start tapering soon :-)

I agree it is a pain, especially with my wife /son lol, but well worth it..

I had actually started to taper for a month or so to every second day, but then had some increased stress plus poor diet for a period so went back to daily for a bit.... Still much better overall...

And I've also added probiotics before bed per your suggestion

Thanks again so so much
Posted 2/18/2011 12:29 PM (GMT -5)
Enemas are not a pain in my opinion. :-) I embrace anything that empowers remission.
Posted 2/18/2011 2:49 PM (GMT -5)
Yay...sounds positive all around.

q
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