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Posted 9/7/2007 6:52 PM (GMT -7)

It seems like there are a lot of people talking about flare ups that have just started within the last few weeks. I was in remission until 3 weeks ago. I wonder if there is any substance to the thought that UC can be seasonal? Just curious about how everyone is handling this. After week 2 of my flare up, I called my doc and I'll be seeing him on Tuesday. Hopefully some more drugs will make things better!

Posted 9/7/2007 8:03 PM (GMT -7)
for me it is not seasonal but i do flare with my period.
Posted 9/8/2007 12:55 AM (GMT -7)
I've been flaring since January.
Posted 9/8/2007 7:06 AM (GMT -7)
My flare began last august but really kicked up in January. January seems to be the worst for me.
Posted 9/8/2007 7:39 AM (GMT -7)
I'm flaring right now too- I guess it's been on & off for the past year, only remission was for a brief month or so when I first started Remicade. It does get worse before my period also.
Posted 9/8/2007 8:40 AM (GMT -7)
flaring since Jan on and off........it really bites! I am on prednisone now so I think my flare is about to get it's butt kicked! (no pun intended, but I am lauging.......)

I am so tired of my bum exploding and of the poo, mucous, blood mixture that I see on the tp. TMI, I know! It looks like a Jackson Pollack painting! Maybe I could sell it and make millions....
Posted 9/8/2007 12:50 PM (GMT -7)
knock on wood not flaring.
Posted 9/8/2007 12:52 PM (GMT -7)
but I do have to add my allergies are getting the best of me. hope you all get to feeling better real soon.
Posted 9/8/2007 2:59 PM (GMT -7)
I've been flaring since January too, Hmmm maybe there's something about January post Christmas stress?
I like the idea of artwork, Sometimes its a pretty pink colour, others taupe, today bright "cranberry" red... LOL
Posted 9/8/2007 7:27 PM (GMT -7)
Both times I've flared its been in late spring. Never thought about it like that before though. Could be interesting to look into...
Posted 9/10/2007 6:04 AM (GMT -7)
Both times I have had bad flares they started in late winter (end Feb).
Posted 9/10/2007 9:18 AM (GMT -7)
I've been flaring since like March 2006 and am finally down to 5mg prednisone. I stopped bleeding about 4 months ago so I finally started to taper from 20mg prednisone and of course my BM's are much looser with a little mucus on them at first and now i'm seeing tiny specs of blood. My BM's are dissapointing, but being at 5mg prednisone after being on it forever feels good. I thought I would never go back into remission, but it's happening.
Posted 9/10/2007 4:28 PM (GMT -7)
I'm flaring, too, but why? I just got over a sinus infection and it is that time of the month. If those of us posting see a "link," to seasonal reasons and monthly cycles, what does the medical profession really say? I don't know that I've come across anything, yet. Does anyone have any links? Why don't our GI's know this, admit this and treat us accordingly? Sorry--I am tired of the "unknowns" we have with UC. I just want it to get better!
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