entocort enema's,please advise - Bowel Disorders Message Board

prendi · 10-09-2003, 02:58 PM

hi i am taking entocort enema's at the moment for my ulcerative colitis has any one had very weak legs,tiredness and shaking inside as the side effects,it only came on when i started taking them,1 week ago???

Sarah68 · 10-11-2003, 03:25 AM

The enema that you are using is a steroid enema and when using an enema, the steroids do get absorbed into the mucous membranes of the gut wall. The weakness that you are suffering from sound very much like the normal side effects of steroids in any form.

Possibly try not using them for a day or two and seeing if your symptoms ease off. If they do, then it is likely to be side effects from the steroids.

Good luck