going to new doc tomorrow

I wanted to run a few things by you all.  This is what I'm prepared to tell my new doctor.... I've had UC for 8 years.  I take Asacol religiously.  I tend to have a minor flare once every month or two (begin to see small amounts of blood, increased mucus)  I usually do Rowasa for a few weeks, then taper down.  I can't stay on it long term because it starts to lose its effect.  Then in another month or so I start the same cycle.  about 3 times a year the Rowasa doesn't cut it and I do cortenemas for about 2 weeks.  If the cortenemas don't work I'll go on prednisone.  I've only had to do this 3 times in 8 years, the last being 2 years ago.  I tend to self medicate up to the point of the cortenemas not working.  In the past I've only seen my doctor once a year or in severe situations.  I'm hoping this new one will let me call in if I need enemas and not make me come in every time.  Does this seem reasonable to you?  what else do you think a new doc might suggest?  Do I seem to be flaring too often that she might want to try something else?  I know I don't want to take immunosuppressants right now so I'm not sure what else there is.  I'm excited to have a new opinion, but a little nervous to have someone mess with my "routine"

and it's probably period/hormonal related as well.

Are you on the Rowasa at this time?

You could consider a schedule for using the Rowasa twice a week at least rather than tapering off. Even once every 4 days would be of benefit.

quincy