Intro and some question

 Rectal meds have never been mentioned by my DR. I think it the Prednisone stops the flare and Asacol  maintians it then they probably won't be.

scum1 - from my understanding it just depends where your UC is located. If it starts at your rectum and works up, then rectal meds probably would be prescribed, just so you can attack it from both sides. For me, and maybe you, it doesn't start at the rectum, it just starts further up, so those aren't needed, at least this is what I am told.

On a side note, my wife works for s surgeon who deals with this kind of stuff, and she was asking him questions. Apparently UC doesn't have to start at the rectum, and can start at any spot in your colon, so that clears some questions up. He also said that the only way they can 100% be sure you do have UC, is when they remove part of your colon, otherwise they are simply going off of symptoms and what they see. Biopsies will give them an idea, but apparently not 100% conclusive. Again this is just what her doctor said, so just one opinion, but that did help to clear up some stuff.

I'm definitely not symptom free either, after the first few days on meds I was, and was considering starting to lower them sooner, but yesterday and this morning, I started having some issues again, nothing major, but it’s there. Just a little bit of blood, but mostly cramping. I'm also coming down with a head cold, so who knows what it is. SO hard to tell what’s causing the issues anymore.

Hey guys, been feeling a lot better this week. I've been having little to no symptoms the last two days, which also coincides with a major overhaul I made to my diet. Opting for a lot more organic foods, and gluten free foods. I also have been using coconut oil, as well as a Omega 3,6 & 9 supp. Also found a very healthy vegan shake, loaded with tons of vitamins, minerals and probiotics, it’s called Vega One. Since I made all these changes on Sunday, I've felt great, and even noticed big improvements in my workouts.   I do have a question, how soon could you start seeing side effects from pred. I know I tend to over analyze every issue right now, but I've been noticing a few things. I am super hungry, like feeling light headed hungry, I eat 2700 cals a day, so I wouldn't think this would be an issue, but it has been. I'm also having a difficult time sleeping, go to bed late, toss and turn all night, and then up early, noticed a lot this weekend. I've also been feeling super hot, it’s been really warm and humid, but it feels like I'm extra sensitive to the heat. Are these things normal while taking pred. and is a little over a week on it enough time to be seeing side effects, or is it something else, and I am just looking too much into it.   Thanks

kazbern - well I am taking it in the morning, so maybe it isn't from that. Just know I didn't sleep well this weekend. May look to taper, although I am set to start tapering later this week. Still hesitant at the moment, since I missed taking one of my meds last week for two days, and almost instantly started having effects again, so maybe I'll just ride it out for a few more days.