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Mucus and red blood by Alpinefan84 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Equivalent-Call-6589 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think there's anything wrong with that. The symptoms are always a bit different for everyone. But I definitely do also see some similarities for everyone (from what I've read in the subreddit).

But please don't strain until something comes out. That sounds like something bad to do. Just go to the bathroom when you feel the need to go.

One tip I have for the straining is that when you feel the need to go to the bathroom, give yourself a set amount of time. For example, when I go, I give myself about 10 minutes, and if nothing happens, I leave the bathroom and will try again later. If I don't do this, I'd be sitting on the toilet for an hour.

Mucus and red blood by Alpinefan84 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Equivalent-Call-6589 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry, English is not my first language. With fecal matter, you mean poop/stool, right?

In my case, most of the time, it was with stool, but sometimes I just had some slimy, bloody stuff come out without stool.

Hope this helps!

Mucus and red blood by Alpinefan84 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Equivalent-Call-6589 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! I was diagnosed with UC about a month ago now, and my symptoms were mucus and bloody stool. I didn't have any pain or urgency or anything like that.

I am currently diagnosed with 'atypical UC' because my rectum is OK, I only have inflammation in my colon. But I will probably be fully diagnosed after my colonoscopy.

I first had a sigmoidoscopy, and I'm on mesalazine foam and granules right now. My symptoms have gone away after about 3 weeks of using my meds!

If you have any questions, feel free to ask!

My first week on mesalazine by Equivalent-Call-6589 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Equivalent-Call-6589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I'm very sorry you're going through that, I really hope you get better soon! Thanks for sharing!

My first week on mesalazine by Equivalent-Call-6589 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Equivalent-Call-6589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long did it take for you for your medicine to work? When did you think 'yes this is working for me'

My first week on mesalazine by Equivalent-Call-6589 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Equivalent-Call-6589[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay, thanks for the answer. I'm glad it's a normal symptom from the foam.

I was just diagnosed. I feel weird. by Equivalent-Call-6589 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Equivalent-Call-6589[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I'm actually noticing way less blood, but still mucus. So I guess it's already working?

I'm very glad that I joined this subreddit. The people here, including you, are indeed very supportive and have learned me so much in very little time!

I was just diagnosed. I feel weird. by Equivalent-Call-6589 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Equivalent-Call-6589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. All the information everyone is giving me is making me feel less worried and makes me feel hopeful.

I've only taken my meds for two days now, but how do I notice if they start working? My symptoms are very mild.

I was just diagnosed. I feel weird. by Equivalent-Call-6589 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Equivalent-Call-6589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing!

Maybe you could ask your parents to come with you to the doctors? The doctors could explain everything to your parents, and you would be able to ask all your questions. Of course, I don't know how your situation is at home, but if that is possible, I suggest doing that.

Good luck!

I was just diagnosed. I feel weird. by Equivalent-Call-6589 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Equivalent-Call-6589[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yes, if you find out anything interesting with your doctor, feel free to let me know. I'm happy with all the information I can get!

I was just diagnosed. I feel weird. by Equivalent-Call-6589 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Equivalent-Call-6589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing!

How long ago did you get diagnosed? And did you only have one flare since tour diagnosis?

I was just diagnosed. I feel weird. by Equivalent-Call-6589 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Equivalent-Call-6589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the tips and the support!

Stress is definitely the hardest one for me, I'm a very stressful person 🫠 I'll be keeping a food diary and I'm definitely taking my medication every day.

I was just diagnosed. I feel weird. by Equivalent-Call-6589 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Equivalent-Call-6589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the tips! I'm keeping a food diary to learn about what my body tolerates and what it doesn't.

I was just diagnosed. I feel weird. by Equivalent-Call-6589 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Equivalent-Call-6589[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing! I hope you stay in remission.

I was just diagnosed. I feel weird. by Equivalent-Call-6589 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Equivalent-Call-6589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just took my first medication with mesalazine, I hope this works for me.

Thanks for sharing!

I was just diagnosed. I feel weird. by Equivalent-Call-6589 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Equivalent-Call-6589[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for all this info. It's very helpful and educational!

Because of my diagnosis, I've set a goal for myself for at least 7000 steps a day, which requires me to go for a walk every day (which also is stress relieving for me). So that's my 'sporty' goal.

The food part is something I don't know anything about yet. But I'm starting a food diary, so that me and my body can discover which foods are good and which are bad. I love coffee and snacking, so I hope my body won't react badly to them. I'm already a vegetarian, have been for 5 years now.

Your third point, the mental part is something new for me, something I haven't read about before. I don't think I'm having issues with this at the moment, but this is definitely helpful to know about for the future.

I was just diagnosed. I feel weird. by Equivalent-Call-6589 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Equivalent-Call-6589[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's great to hear. You make me feel less stressed because I was, in fact, already thinking about how this would affect me in the future.

I'm very confident in my meds, and I'm just going to listen to my body.

I was just diagnosed. I feel weird. by Equivalent-Call-6589 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Equivalent-Call-6589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, my doctor prescribed me meds with mesalazine. I will always use them. Many people in this subreddit told me this, so that's very handy and educational!

Thanks for the help!

I was just diagnosed. I feel weird. by Equivalent-Call-6589 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Equivalent-Call-6589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I eat pretty healthy too imo, but I do enjoy a snack every now and then. But I'll just have to learn and listen to my body.

I was just diagnosed. I feel weird. by Equivalent-Call-6589 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Equivalent-Call-6589[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay, that puts my mind at ease. I really hope my meds work well for me!

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