How long does it take to get out of a flare?

Depends...everyone is different, and UC is never predictable.

I am just coming out of my first flare which started in Nov 2007, hit hard in feb 2008. So about a year for me for this first one. COurse its my understanding the first one is "normally" the longest till you find out wat works for you. After that you kind of have a baseline to start from.

     Usually my flares last two months but last year was a doozy...seven months.

     Unfortunately, yes, I did.  The doctor initially had me start at 30 mgm and taper, but when I was weaned off, within two weeks my symptoms returned.  It wasn't until he "jump started" the prednisone at 40 mgm with a 10 mgm per week taper that I was able to attain remission.  He also had stopped the 6MP while I was in the hospital because when I was admitted my pancreatic enzyme levels were off the wall and he thought it was due to the 6MP.  However, when my levels returned to normal he started me back on the 6MP about a month later.  He keeps a close check on my enzyme levels (which are always within normal limits now) but my white count is down to 2.4....which doesn't make me too happy, but he doesn't seem concerned yet.  So, I believe that the prednisone along with the 6MP, which takes about three to six months to kick in, brought me to remission.  Oh, I have been on Colazal for years too.

       Not familiar with Entocort...what is that?

 

Don't see any rectal meds...uyou should give them a try and you might even need the Entocort.