seasonal flares?

I have read that there is a flare season for UC'ers. Usually fall and winter being the biggest problems, although everyone's UC has its own routine. I use the same Lialda/nightly Rowasa combo. I sometimes need an extra boost and I use the Anucort hc (steriod supps) That will sometimes help me when this situation happens. May be worth a shot.

How long have you been on nightly enemas?

seasonal flares usually come with the changes of events that happen during that time...for example the stresses that come with change, commitments, etc...

I'm wiring up for a flare since I'm extremely busy with my mother-in-law in the hospital again (extreme issues while she's been there in the mental department)...the anticipation of what will happen is the killer for me. If only I could shut my mind off for about a month and insert a robot brain for a while.

I've upped my enemas to every second night...no changes for the worst. I haven't had a cold and I'm whittling down some commitments/to-dos till after Christmas.

I hate this time of year....I just hope I can get through it without any serious issues.

Hang tough....it sounds as though you're doing well. If you can get in to see your doc for him/her to do a visual rectoscope...it might reveal what's going on. Could be an internal hemmie or a fissure.

Are you on probiotics and fibre supplements?

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Seasonal flare = vitamin D deficiency

Get on 5000ui daily and take melatonin in the evenings to regulate your sleep rythems better if youre inside all winter.