On pred but scope next week- will doc see anything?

They can still see. Even if the inflammation is inactive, there is tell tale signs of the past. I pictured it like scarring, but don't exactly know what it looks like. Photos and biopsies are important. They also should check if the level of inflammation corresponds to the Lab work- it doesn't always , but it is an interesting indicator.

Even if everything is visually all clear on the c-scope, the biopsies will show tell tale signs of IBD. Those cells will have abnormalities attributed to IBD, like thickened cell walls, have unusual gaps between them, the vascular (capillary pattern) will be irregular and not uniform. When cells live and grow in a hostile environment of inflammation they exhibit clear signs.

The colonoscopy might show slight red coloration (like a sun burn) in areas where you've had uc. Slight scaring is possible, as are really small polyps caused as inflammation heals.

Often, us IBDers never truly look normal under a c-scope or biopsy. Even when we're in a deep remission.

Are you 100% free of symptoms? I've had scopes in remission and sometimes they say "inactive UC"

Could you do me a favor and create a signature with your current medications? Click my profile, edit profile and fill it in. It's helpful for us to suggest things, if we know what medications and doses you're on.

Perfect thanks!