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Ulcerative Colitis
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Posted 4/6/2018 9:27 PM (GMT -5)
So for the past 2 weeks. I'm only going every 3 days, and it starts soft, then gets former but never firm, then back to mushy diarrhea. And it's everything for 3 days. No pain, just everything every 3 days, the other days in between I feel fine but never go. Drinking plenty of fluids, even been drinking caffiene and eating some choclate to try and move things along. Ideas, suggestions?
Currently taking 3x800mg asacol HD and 1 4g meslamine enema nightly
Posted 4/6/2018 11:12 PM (GMT -5)
How long on the enema?

What are you eating generally, and how often?

Any supplements or probiotics?
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Posted 4/7/2018 6:48 AM (GMT -5)
You can try bulking up with some soluble fiber such as psyllium as opposed to insoluble fiber that may irritate your colon.
Posted 4/7/2018 2:28 PM (GMT -5)
This might just be healing. When Lialda actually worked for me, I had the same pattern -- as my stools got firmer, they took a lot longer to get through my system. Remember, inflammation = narrowing of the colon, so anything more solid is going to take longer to get through. I'd basically empty out every 3 days, with solid, then getting softer and looser as the day went on.
Posted 4/8/2018 8:13 AM (GMT -5)
Constipation can equal rectal inflammation. Constipation can also be from insufficient fiber intake, consider metamucil? Are you hydrating well and exercising lightly, as those can move things along as well? Could be an IBS on top of UC as well...
Posted 4/9/2018 1:07 PM (GMT -5)
Today is my every third day. Trip number 4 since I woke up 4 hours ago. Thankfully I am home.
Posted 4/9/2018 1:13 PM (GMT -5)
Joe...how are you doing?
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