general inflammation

Dear All,
I think while my UC symptoms have subsided a little, I continue to have global inflammation. Last Dec my gastro had tested me for CRP - an indicator for inflammation, and decided that I had inflammation all over. A short round of prednisone decreased that and many of my symptoms. These symptoms include mild aches in my joints, tender muscles to the point that walking can cause my soles to hurt and easy fatigue. These symptoms are mostly back. An odd problem is I've developed a version of trigger finger in my right 'ring' finger where the middle joint snaps each time I try to open the finger. Sometimes I have to help the finger extend since it get stuck. I first thought it was from carpal tunnel syndrome, but a hand orthopedicist examined me and said I had mild inflammation on my palms. He suggested I let things be and that it would heal (the alternative was getting a cortisone shot in my hand). It's still as bad.
Are there any ways to keep the general inflammation down? I exercise a bit and try to eat healthy.
Best wishes to all.
Teacher

Has your vit D level been tested? If it results under 30 it is considered inadequate, and under 20, insufficient. My gastroenterologist considers it a prime marker for general inflammation & encourages patients to take a daily supplement if testing results under 30. RE trigger finger: I recall that Sherry (Red34) posted on this in the past in case you want to look up her comments or contact her. She had personal experience with that problem. Best wishes for you to feel better soon. / Old Hat (36 yrs with left-sided UC; presently in remission taking brandname Colazal)

Thanks all. Is the curcumin better in capsules or as in spicy food? I've not been tested for vita D deficiency. Most of the food I eat is anti-fun. I'm terrified of eating something and upsetting the balance.
Best, Teacher

I would echo beave's comment. See a rheumatologist.

But in the mean-time, you can try curcumin supplements. Some people think LifeExtension is a good brand (who knows, the shadiness of the supplement industry is a huge issue). I'd also try a more limited diet (AIP, SCD, GAPs) and see if that makes you feel better. It might, it might not. And I'd recommend trying a probiotic (again, who knows what you're really getting when you buy them, but you could also try to get your probiotics from homemade yogurt, kefir, unpasteurized sauerkraut, etc). Nothing is likely to be the golden bullet, but each can help incrementally.