stools vary widely

I would not take Canasa for occasional loose stools. Imodium or lomotil should suffice, if needed. Have your scopes been good in regard to inflammation? Those strictures are troubling though. You sure you don't have Crohn's? Maybe you need Pentasa.

Jan

Hi Jan,

I have been scoped regularly with minimum inflammation found.  I've had pouchitis a few times with good response from flagyl.  My doc has not mentioned Crohn's but my sister has it so it's possible.  No blood though.  The bowel viewed with barium looks terrible.  I have several dilated loops with strictures occurring before each dilation.  Doc says this is what causes the occasional blockages I've had.  Since I saw the films I have watched my diet even more closely to avoid most nuts and seeds which get stuck there.  Why do you not recommend Canasa?  I have taken it in the past with good results.  Thanks for your thoughtful response. 

I believe the thinking is why treat the whole body with all the myriad side effects of an oral med when the problem is right in the pouch, but I guess you are saying maybe the issue begins further up the line? 

I have found if I take Metamucil every morning it helps my stools fall into more of a routine. If I don't, I'm more all over the place. I also take Immodium now to get through the night, although I used to try to avoid it. Sometimes things are just weird! One minute fine and then the next day I run into problems!