Seasonal flares?

Early on it seemed that I would flare in the Autumn/Fall. In later years though I don't see a seasonal pattern, flares seem brought on post infections and possibly at times of hormonal change.

I flared for five straight years but the severity varied and it was always at its worst in the Spring.

My first flare started in November, three years ago. Guess what? I have flared every November since. I am okay at the moment but November is round the corner.

Interesting question - Looking back, all my flares seem to have begun in late spring or early autumn.

Gary may be on to something with allergens. I also have severe allergies - molds (outside - leaves falling now) and dust. So especially bad allergies starting in Sept/Oct every year. But also stress increases both times of the year, given my work schedule. Those are the two variables for me. Food stays pretty consistent. Despite the fact that many folks believe food isn't a factor - I now eat the same plain things all year round: mostly cooked foods, no raw veggies - fruits, no dairy, occasional alcohol :)

October seems to be the time of the year my bowel has the most problems, it starts with my stool becoming dryer then usual, even though Im still drinking a lot of water, my upper GI tends to get distressed, and I might see a very slight traces of mucus here and there on a good year, (a bad one is going out of remission altogether)...Iv been in remission for over 3 years this time, and praying for a more to come...But October and November are potentially problematic for me, Im thinking the changes in light and serotonin production might play a roll in all of this...Funny tho' the worst flair I ever had was mid summer (almost lost my ass, for real) but I was dealing with an insane amount of stress when that occurred...For me, stress is the worst culprit...

Thanks for sharing your thoughts everyone. Perhaps I should've added a poll to this thread?