I was just wondering.. has anyone noticed decreased bowel movements and almost no gas when they are taking mesalamine?? Is that normal??
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I notice some improved function, but not to that degree. I wish!
If this is the case for you, rejoice. It is a good thing!
Jan 
Well i was wondering because I find it very difficult to have a bowel movement since i started... i have to force a lot to get just a little bit of stool out...
Are taking bowel slowers or thickeners? If so, you probably should reduce or stop them. If the mesalamine is doing its job, you may not need those other things as much.
Jan.
Right now im on cipro and mesalamine sepositories for inflammation of j pouch and rectal cuff. Had a scope done May 17th and they took like 12 biopsies...