is there any end to this

What other meds are you on besides the steroids? I'm trying to taper onto Imuran and 5ASA's. If it doesn't work this time I'll probably be going to Remicade.

It's good that they don't keep you on steroids for long periods, as they can do a lot of damage if taken long term. I think adding a rectal medication, specifically mesalamine enemas into the mix. Studies show that people who use them in addition to oral meds get into remission more quickly than people who only use oral meds, and that people who are in remission and use them twice weekly in addition to oral meds stay in remission longer than those who only use oral meds.

Is there any end to this

Yes. It's called remission, the promised land.

I have only been on steroids once (Entocort) and when that course ended the symptoms did indeed return.
I was put on 6mp for many months with no improvement and then on a higher dose of same, no improvement.
Knowing that Humira or similar biological med was next I made one last SERIOUS try at diet mod and I am now, 4.5 months later, in the promised land (never before achieved any remission in 10 years). I stopped 6mp which wasn't doing anything to help and am on a reduced dose of Sulfalazine. It may or may not be doing anything but has no side effects so I keep taking it just in case.

Over the past 10 years I've tried diet after diet with poor results. I cannot say why it worked this time, but am grateful beyond words that it did.

No, alcohol isn't good but I will admit to having a half-glass of white wine with fizzy water (spritzer?) about once every 2-3 weeks. Not in the beginning though, that would set me back. Gotta be tough and live in "food boot camp" before getting to experiment with forbidden food and drink. I also can eat some chocolate now and drink about 4 oz. of coffee a couple times a week (not every day).

I feel gluten and grains were my biggest problems and I'll never put them back in. Small price for my recovered life and health.

Best wishes on your road to health.

Are you not on any mesalamine rectal retention enemas? I would suggest you call the doctor and request them asap.

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