Is this a flare?

Hi! My UC has been well controlled for a few years with weekly Humira. I’m now experiencing daily loose stools and very swollen ankles. I’m switching to a super simple diet and after emailing with my GI am adding in Entocort oral steroid. My question is — are swollen ankles a sign of a flare? It’s not so much pain as pressure. I hope that makes sense— I’m trying to figure out what’s going on and how much trouble I’m in. I’ve been lucky to have a good few years.
I am meeting in person with my GI in mid-August.
Thanks in advance!

Thanks for responding! Yes, during my initial flares (when I was diagnosed years ago) my ankles were super swollen. I have no other extra-intentional symptoms. I’ve never had problems with my eyes or skin.
Everything I read about ankle swelling says cut salt and drink more water but I drink so much water and eat a very healthy diet so it’s making me crazy!
The ankles don’t hurt, they’re just swollen and achey. And yes, it’s both ankles. Lasts all day long.
Thank you!

I've never had that issue...but you do need to address it with your doctor. Hopefully, he will do liver enzyme and other bloods and stool testing to see if there is anything else going on.
I'll suggest rectal meds before the oral entocort...

Let us know how youre doing.
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