Guest guest Posted June 25, 2002 Report Share Posted June 25, 2002 In a message dated 6/25/02 9:48:02 AM Eastern Daylight Time, jdinoboy@... writes: > " fissures " in the anal > area. Fissures and anal abcess is very common in Crohn " s disease, one of the spondys. An endoscopy is the only way to positively identify Crohn's disease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2002 Report Share Posted June 25, 2002 The wonders of this disease (if you want to call it that) is that I too, have had weird flares in not the most pleasant of areas. My Dr. said it could be do to the medication, but I experienced " fissures " in the anal area. To me, they seemed like the little sores that I get in my mouth from time to time. As long as I have this disease, I think it will amaze me how it just moves all over my body. Proctitis > One for the Ladies, > Has anyone has problems with inflammation in the rectum? (proctitis) It is terribly painful and a new addition to the list of my spondy-related problems. I knew that males got it, but I havent heard of it happening to women. > Oh well, back up on the Prednisolone again. > Dont know what I'd do without this drug, even if it does have horrible side effects > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2002 Report Share Posted June 25, 2002 It is important to remember that symptoms of the various spondyloarthropathy diseases overlap considerably. So it would be consistent to have fissures, rectal bleeding, etc. Furthermore, if you are on any kind of pain medication, especially opioids, you will experience constipation that can cause rectal bleeding. Lubricating the anal area with petroleum jelly, consuming larger amounts of high fibre food or fibre supplements, making sure you take enough liquids, exercising (makes the food move through your system faster), taking stool softeners if necessary, and learning how to do manual extraction of impacted colon, are all helpful in reducing rectal bleeding and fissures. Most of us will experience Irritable bowel syndrome as part of our complex of symptoms, too. Isn't this fun! Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2002 Report Share Posted June 26, 2002 I can think of better ways to have fun Ray. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2002 Report Share Posted June 26, 2002 I have never written before, however this topic is one I am dealing with IBS. Ever since I have been on Celebrex, I have been having episodes of rectal pain and bleeding. & NBS; The Rheumatologist told me to go back to the GI Dr............. and back and forth you go. I have had IBD for years and just within the past year have found out that I am HLA B27, (along with my brother) and have the type of spondyloarthopathy which is a result of having IBD. So for me it is " all in the family " . I am on Azulfidine 3 tabs twice a day and celebrex 1 twice a day, I am having a tough time with the combination of Azulfidine and Celebrex. I feel like hurling most of the time, however it is a great weight loss plan............ I have been wondering if the rectal symptoms are due to the newer drugs? --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2002 Report Share Posted June 27, 2002 Thanks for replying Daisy. It sounds as though you are having a really tough time. How long have you been on the Celebrex & Asulphidine? I never got used to Asulphidine and had lots of problems from it. I can no longer tolerate any Sulph-based meds. Celebrex is also Sulpha based, so that's out for me too. Do hope things pick up for you soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2002 Report Share Posted July 9, 2002 Dear , I am sorry it takes so long for me to respond, I use the computer after work (with my employers permission) and during lunch times, when I get a chance. I have been on Azulfidine since December, my Rheumatologist wanted me to see the GI guy first and get the ok, because I have IBD. I was on Asacol and overall I did better from a GI standpoint. But my Rheumatologist wanted me to change because " I would do better and in time I would not have to take the Celebrex " . I have been trying to adjust to the Azulfidine, however, today I have decided to take a " medication vacation " . I am going to stop the Azulfidine and Celebrex for a week (I hope) and see if my stomach upset and pain gets better. I can't keep waking up feeling that sick every day. I don't think I will poll either of my doctors, as I don't think they would agree with my thinking. I get tired of going back and forth between two doctors. My primary care doctor did suggest that I take Baclofen for my back pain, it does help some. I just hope I don't get into the cycle of feeling like I am coming down with the flu on a weekly basis again. That feeling is hard to function with. Also after 6 months of treatment, my SED rate has not gone down , nor my C Reactive Protein, which are indicators of inflammation. Thanks for writing, I thought that this was mainly a guy thing and so I was just going to read and learn. For everyone who does write, thank you. I have learned so much in the past months since I joined the group. I also learn stuff on the Crohns and Colitis site. I sure don't feel alone now!!!!!!! daisy Hoare <ehoare@...> wrote: Thanks for replying Daisy. It sounds as though you are having a really tough time. How long have you been on the Celebrex & Asulphidine? I never got used to Asulphidine and had lots of problems from it. I can no longer tolerate any Sulph-based meds. Celebrex is also Sulpha based, so that's out for me too. Do hope things pick up for you soon. ------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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