U.C. After 7 years in remission - Bowel Disorders Message Board

mudhound · 03-09-2005, 06:37 PM

Well, I have had ulcerative colitis for 15 years. I’ve been in remission for the past 7 years.

Last Sat I started having diarrhea. I increased my normal dose of fiber and still having diarrhea.
Here the issue. I’m very gassy. When I pass gas I’m having some discharge. Just a little. However, it is wet and looks like mucus. I have not seen the blood yet. However, I’m expecting it soon.

I’m much stressed currently and I do have an apt with a gastro dr.

mudhound · 03-13-2005, 05:55 AM

The blood started Sat nite! Man oh man! The dr put me on Flagal. I'm not takinf 5-8 fiber tablets a day. I'll be starting my a veggie diet today (sunday).
Any other ideas? Is that too much fiber?

spongebobgamma · 03-13-2005, 03:07 PM

Mudhound when Im flairing I have to give my intestines a rest. For me that a low fiber diet. Has the high fiber helped your U.C in the past? Are you on any U.C meds, like Asacol? Let the Dr know that you are now bleeding. I hope that you can get back into remission.

mudhound · 03-13-2005, 07:24 PM

No other meds yet. Wow, after being in remission for 7 + years. Yes the high fiber has helped in the past. Also, I think it was a part of why i was in remission for so long. I'll be talking with the dr about the bleeding monday.

spongebobgamma · 03-13-2005, 10:06 PM

Let us know what the Dr says..Do you think the stress is what caused you to flair?