Red Hot Poker

I've been flaring since late October.  This is been a different flare than since I was first diagnosed with UC in 2005.  Sigmoidoscopy and Colonoscopy shows the unhealthy tissue going up about 7 inches on the left side.  After trying just topicals along with my Colazal, my GI put me on 40mg of Prednisone two weeks ago.  Where I was at a 3, I'm probably at a 5 now?  The feeling is different in the past couple days.  I'm getting a pin point burning pain in my lower left abdomen.  It increases during a BM, then will ease as I finish.  Does this mean I have a bad bad ulcer that's developed in one area down there?  Sorry if this is a stupid question.  After 7 years of just listening and doing what my GI has told me to do, I'm taking things more seriously.  My GI doesn't discuss anything about diet and never said, "Hey, a probiotic would be good."

LowerLeft-
When you say "topicals", do you mean enemas?
Mesalamine enemas could be very effective. It would be something to ask your GI.

IMO, yes a probiotic would be good. GIs (in my experience) don't go out of their way to suggest anything other than meds.

Most proponents of diet restrictions recommend eliminating lactose, gluten and sugar from your diet. You could start with lactose.
You could also keep a food journal to note foods that cause problems and avoid them.

I love slippery elm powder because it soothes my digestive tract. Take it nightly before bed.

Hope at least some of this info is helpful.