So....about 6 weeks ago, I got diagnosed with a mild version of ulcerative colitis based on a colonoscopy+biopsy analysis. My GI doctor put me on Rowasa - the topical version of mesalamine - and I've been administering that every night.
I noted a lot of positive things after starting the Rowasa - my Raynauds attacks vanished and so did a lingering bit of hip pain. And of course, the GI issues improved.
But....I've also note that my heart rate seems to have increased all around - a bit higher when I'm sleeping, higher for the same effort in yoga, pool-running, swimming, running. I also just feel warmer all around and less heat tolerant. And I also feel like my peak performance has decreased a bit - no longer hitting quite the same speed for the same effort. It's a bit surprising to see what appears to be a systemic effect from a locally applied medication.
I'm going to mention all of this to the GI doctor at my next visit - but I'm not sure he will have much insight, since what I'm noting is small, subtle, and really goes more to performance than to health.
So...I thought I'd post this here as well, since I know there are quite a few athletes with IBD of some sort on these boards. Any one have any insight or similar experience with Rowasa?
I noted a lot of positive things after starting the Rowasa - my Raynauds attacks vanished and so did a lingering bit of hip pain. And of course, the GI issues improved.
But....I've also note that my heart rate seems to have increased all around - a bit higher when I'm sleeping, higher for the same effort in yoga, pool-running, swimming, running. I also just feel warmer all around and less heat tolerant. And I also feel like my peak performance has decreased a bit - no longer hitting quite the same speed for the same effort. It's a bit surprising to see what appears to be a systemic effect from a locally applied medication.
I'm going to mention all of this to the GI doctor at my next visit - but I'm not sure he will have much insight, since what I'm noting is small, subtle, and really goes more to performance than to health.
So...I thought I'd post this here as well, since I know there are quite a few athletes with IBD of some sort on these boards. Any one have any insight or similar experience with Rowasa?