does irrigating help reduce inflammation of the pouch by cleaning it out?

I wouldn't think so. Resting the bowel may help but If you are having inflammation you should see your GI, you might need an antibiotic. Certainly he can best advise you!

Depending on what you irrigate it with...They tried antibiotic solutions for irrigation and it helped but it is a very specific type of solution...ask if it is availible where you are...
Sharon

It could be inflamed because of your diet. You are what you eat! Try cutting down on bread and sugars. There are a couple of great books you can read like The Maker's Diet or Breaking The Vicious Cycle. This has helped me more than anything.