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I have ulcerative colitis. i am on pentasa (mesalamine) tabs and messalamine rectal enema . last 2 days my poop is green and i have had back spasms, swollen feet.

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Color: Of your stool is usually not an indication of illness. The back pain and foot swelling

Dr Tavarez agreed

Answered 8/9/2015

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