How long?

Not sure whether it's ulcerative colitis or other form, but my question is - I was presecribed a foam steriod which is "squirted" up the back passage for my colitis.  This is my 3rd day on that treatment.  My pain and bleeding are still as bad as ever - I'm in agony.  How long should I give the treatment to start having an effect before I tell my doctor its not working?

[TrudieC]

It is going to take a few weeks for you to see the full benefit.  Are you on oral prednisone as well?  Have you adjusted your diet?

[gracehere]

Thank you for replying.  No I'm not any oral meds, only on the Colifoam, and for the pain I'm taking co-codamol dispersable tablets.  The bleeding has eased now but I've still got the trots(!)  Diet isn't an issue at the moment because I'm still really off my food, just eating a little.  Never had colitis before, but I've had the c-diff infection and apparently my colitis is a direct result of that.  I'm beginning to think I'm never going to have good health again, but I suppose it's a question of time and patience.  Thanks again.