am i close to remission?

symptoms: semi urgent BMs (no more than 3 in a given day) usually after lunch and dinner. semi formed (very skinny and numerous but decently formed). no cramping or blood. a little gas. would anyone say im close to remission? am i healing? taking longer than i thought it would...

yes i know that but at they are not very loose and i am not having any of the other "danger" symptoms such as blood cramping or excessive going. (5+ BMs)

I think you have a way to go before you declare victory. I'm glad you've achieved what you have so far, but skinny stool, urgency and gas are not what you want. You want formed stool, little gas, reasonable urgency, once a day. Right?

exactly thats my goal i just wanted to know if im at least sort of close. gas doesnt concern me. twice a day would be fine. urgency i HATE

I don't know how many of the normal folks out there go more than once a day. Frequency is probably variable. "Reasonable urgency" means to me that you know you have to move your bowels, but you aren't sweating the trip to the bathroom. Does that help?

to me, remission means normal for me pre-uc -

i.e., never think about it, never worrry about where the "facilities" are, eat anything and EVERYTHING, you know, what normal people do -

not trying to pee on your parade, but i was pretty sure this whole "disease" was for wussies, and that wasn't me - i had no doubt that i'd be back to my old self sooner than later - i was an athlete, and worked hard at my job so i figured this was like any other challenge i had faced - i was just gonna kick it's you know what
going on 8 yrs i'm still trying to get there - i haven't given up, just more accepting of things -

i hope you are getting close - that would be awesome - just know that for some it takes a little longer so be patient - i know that's easier said than done, but hang around here and you'll get tons of great advice & caring support

good luck -

still flaring but showing improvement.

For me it would be an obvious flare.

q

ribbon-like stools is classic in IBS as well, but considering you're in a flare...I'd lean towards the inflammation.

q