Yup, def a flare

Hi,

15 year UC, only one major flare three years ago, and here we go again. Came on like a freight train in about 3 days, thought was just a food indiscretion. Morning clustering and today, slight blood.

With the pandemic, cannot even get a PHONE APPT with doc until July 13, outrageous when trying to tackle a flare ASAP. Have calls into 2 other new GI groups nearby.

Started Rowasa last night. Have some prednisone in reserve from last time.

THOUGHTS? Def keep the rowasa going but should I hit it with 40 mgs of pred right away if I can't get an answer? Have had small hiccups in the past but I think this is the real deal - last flare my doc waited WAY too long on the enemas before starting prednisone.
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50 yo female, 4.8 g Lialda, multiple supplements.

I would try to speak to a specialist ASAP before starting prednisone. They may want to do diagnostic tests and pred can distort the results...