My 14 year old daughter has colitis, help!

quincy

Hi...Did you get the results of the colonoscopy biopsies? I would suggest you get a copy.

Was your daughter seeing a gastro doc or a GP?

How many mgs of Asacol is she taking?

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tarice

No I didn't get a copy but have seen the results and pictures several times. The surgeon was the one who diagnosed it as a colitis infection, said he thought it would clear up but to come see him in a month. She is taking 800 mg 3 times a day (prescribed by the surgeon). I was just told to increase it to 2 pills twice a day. I wasn't expecting a flare-up as it was never explained. She has been referred to a gastro-intestinal specialist but could be several months before she can see her. Thanks.

quincy

Hi...colitis infection would mean from something....did the doc say specifically what the infection was? I'm surprised that he didn't give your daughter any antibiotics...unless her infection was caused by previously using antibiotics?

I suggest you call the surgeon's office and request to go pick up a copy of the biopsy report and do the research long before you see the gastroenterologist. That way you'll be ready with a list of questions that we/I can help you with.

At this point....what's your daughter's diet like? Is she consuming foods that may cause more activity in her digestive tract that will cause more discomfort or more loose stool..etc.

You should consider for her to use fibre supplements to help bulk the stool...I use metamucil capsules, which I take after eating. I started with one capsule a day for a week..then added. I can explain that further if you're interested.

As well...I strongly suggest a good probiotic. If your daughter indeed did have an infection from a bacterial imbalance or from a virus, her intestinal flora should be encouraged into a better balance. I use Renew Life Ultimate Flora Critical Care...one a night before bedtime. But for your daughter, there is one that's a bit higher dosage..I can find the name if you're interested.

I'm pleased your daughter will be sent to a GI doc....I do hope she doesn't have UC or CD....but sometimes triggers such as infection can set it into motion.

The Asacol will help deal with the inflammation.

Last question...what areas of her colon are affected?

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nkenney28

I have found out that some food can cause flare-ups. So i would keep a food diary to see if any food cause flare-ups and see about using prednisona to help get the flares under control.

tarice

Thanks, we have taken some things out of her diet or cut right back on things that have always caused some bloating and gas such as cheese. I've also taken her off of the Asacol and it's replacement Salofalk the anti-inflammatories that caused severe side effects. She takes acidophollus, yogurt and a product named Intestinew from the Health Hut. Her symptoms are under control but not in remission. She can now cope and is not in any pain. Eventually we are hoping that with continuted natural treatments and healthier diet she will go into remission or be rid of it perminantely assuming it's only Infectious Colitis instead of Ulcerative.

Cleveland216

Sorry it happend to her at 14. It happened to me (I'm 24) this past spring. Mine is mild but I do get flare ups once in a while, I take 3 asacols a day. I figured I mostly have to stay away from fried foods. Even if I have some chicken nuggets from mcdonalds I think that gives me gas and a small flare up.
Make sure she stays away from greasy foods.