NEWBIE to UC

[Dobie]

Hi Guys
Gotta love these support groups. I have had bleeding since November....went to doctor and found out (through colonscopy) that I have UC. I've been Apriso since then. I also went to a nutritionist and totally changed my diet. I feel way better but the bleeding is still plentiful. Just curious how long it takes for the symptoms to go away. Also wondering if anyone else is on a nice strict diet....I have really cut out a lot......but has really helped with the diarrhea and bloating.
Any advice would be great.
Thanks!
xo
Dobie

 

[Jim (POPS)]

Hi Dobie and welcome to the forum. You will get all the support you want here. I find it very helpful going into the chatroom. The people there are very helpful and understand what you are going through.
I have crohns and my wife has UC. They found mine about 1 1/2 years ago but my wife has had UC for over 30 years. She has been doing very good over the years.
Alt of people have found help with changing theier diet.
Hope to see you in the chatroom soon.
Jim

 

[sickinlk]

im not familiar with apriso so I had to google. im in Ireland so the meds are different.

Mesalamine (also known as 5-aminosalicylic acid) is used to lessen the signs and severity of ulcerative colitis (remission). It does not cure ulcerative colitis (a bowel disease), but mesalamine may decrease symptoms such as stomach pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding caused by irritation/swelling of the colon/rectum. Mesalamine is an aminosalicylate anti-inflammatory drug. It is believed to work by blocking the production of certain natural chemicals that may cause pain and swelling. After an attack has been treated, mesalamine is used to increase the amount of time between attacks of ulcerative colitis.

my thought are that if you are not getting any improvement with the bleeding, its time to add other things. steroids oral or rectal should help very quickly. I would try for the rectal foams or suppositories before the oral steroids as they have a lot of side effects.
You can also try a mesalamine suppository so that it gets in were its needed locally.
contact your GI because after 4 months you should really be seeing a big improvement and talk to him about changing your meds.

 

[Cross-stitch gal]

Hi & welcome

I'm not on a very strict diet. However, I do my best to stay away from greasy foods, beef and caffeine. These three are the biggest things that seem to tear me up. As far as protein goes, my husband and I mostly stick to poultry and seafood. Honestly, it just takes a bit of learning to see what you can and can't handle food wise. Basically, it's a trial and error process.

I hope things start working for you soon. Take care