Tricks for cutting down on steriod use?

As magical at steriods are, I would of course like to get off them. My "keeping things tolerable" level was 20mg last month. Now, thanking to 6MP (50mg) kicking in some, so I'm down to 15mg. Good, good. I hope a higher dose of 6MP will lower it more, but is there anything else I can do? Been taking fish oil capsule, not sure that is having much impact. Enemas aren't so effective because my UC is not only distal. I'm taking probiotics, but I'm of the opinion that they just keep away bad germs and otherwise don't do much for healing. I haven't seen much effect from diet, though I am avoiding red meat, too many raw vegatables, and too much fiber.

Is anything else worth trying? Aloe? I can't think of anything else. Anything that can cut even 2.5mg off my daily steriod dose would be worth it.

Thanks!

Ben - have you tried cortfoam yet? or rowasa? I don't know if it can get down your prednisone, but I know that for me, it has helped me SO SO SO much, and I too have more extensive disease. Both are rectal meds. I do cortfoam in the AM and Rowasa in the PM. huge help. Cortfoam has some prednisone in it - I think equivalent to 2 - 3mg - but because it is rectal, doesn't get in your whole system, and is safe for long term use. may be helpful to you. good luck.

I've started taking some Adrenal Gland support supplements. Won't directly affect the colon, but will hopefully give my suppressed adrenal glands a boost.

There are great suggestions!!! I can try a 5ASA enema, have some in the house. Dakotagirl or USinNC - how long do they take to start working? Princesa, how much fish oil and probiotics are enough? I am taking 1200mg of Omega-3 a day, and one PB8 pill a day (not sure how many billion bacteria are in that).

demchim, thanks for the website. Do any of you know any actual stores that sell delayed release phosphatidylcholine tabs?