Flare up of ulcerative colitis

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hi, I have had ulcerative colitis for a number of years, I recently had a bad flare up with bloody stools, lots of pain and loss of weight, I cannt put wright back on again. I had a colonoscopy three weeks ago and was given pesaries to calm it down again. Has any one else had this problem. I also diverticulitis and non cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis 

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    Hi Joy,

    Did the meds work for you? Has it calmed down?

    What meds are you on, Steroids?

    CW.

    • Posted

      Hi Chris. I have salufaulk tablets and pesaries, both work fine for me
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    Hi Joy,

    Are you sure they are pessaries and not suppositories? I've never heard of pessaries used for UC. I may be wrong of course!

    CW.

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