Hello:
I'm new to this forum. I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis back in 1996. At the time the GI told me it was just an acute case affecting a small portion of my colon. I was on Sulfasalazine and then Asacol. I also tried the Rowasa Enemas. Before I was diagnosed I was pretty good and only saw some blood in the Formed stool. After the colonoscopy is when other symtoms started, Diarrhea, Constipation, Blood, Mucus. These days I rarely see blood. In the morning is usually Mucus and gas. My major complaint is just the number of bowel movements per day. They are mostly normal consistency but I just feel like I'm always thinking about going to the bathroom. My question is: ***DRUMROLL*** : What exactly is considered a Flare-Up? Is it going to the bathroom all the time or does it have to be bloody to be a Flare-Up? How do you know if you're having a Flare-Up? These days I'm off prescription meds because they all seemed to make my condition worse. I take whole food vitamins,peppermint oil and try to do thinks more naturally. I tried the adjusting diet thing but it seems like no matter what I eat either goes right through me or makes me go to the bathroom right away. I just recently went to see a new GI and will be getting a Colonoscopy in September. Any help would be greatly appreciated and I look forward to spending time on this Forum.
Thanks,
Bill
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