UC since 9/1/11 tips for my 2nd GI appointment

Asking for a copy of your records is a good idea. And bloodwork is definitely a good idea as well. Testing for gluten intolerance is helpful but even if you're not allergic I would still recommend cutting out as much gluten/wheat/grain/refined sugar and processed foods as possible. In addition to asking where the inflammation is, I would ask your doctor how they would describe it (mild, moderate, severe). Just from reading your prescriptions I'd say you're probably in the mild to moderate category, so your symptoms will be a bit easier to manage.

One tip I have is to not research too much, too often. I'm not saying you shouldn't educate yourself on this disease or that you shouldn't seek treatments that will work for you, but just don't consume yourself with it. It's too easy to get worked up over this disease and that in itself can be detrimental to recovery. You want to make sure you don't stress yourself out and I know that for me, reading too much doom and gloom stresses me out and makes me depressed.

Try and remain positive even during the hard times. It's difficult but if you can master this you'll be better equipped to cope when things start to slide downhill.