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2nd flare scared diagnosed Fall 2022


Fri, May 19, 2023 8:56 PM

Hi , I am new here, and am having a relentless uc proctitis flare with bloody diarrhea n occasional bulky stool. I am on week 4 since this second flare begin with also possible piles bleeding or a fissure?? Taking suppositiries mesalmine and cortisone suppository so far no let up. Bathroom frequency improved only 1x day instead of 5. I cannot sit with the anal inflammation n external hemmoroid. My calcoprectin is elevated as of today. I am scared and feeling frustrated n helpless:( How do you all cope with this m still goto work n enjoy yourselves outside of home?