Having trouble coping with prolonged UC flare.

I'm so sorry you feel so unwell. I really hope you get all the help you need. Do start by contacting the crohns and colitis group. They are so helpful. You could also have a look at some of the blogs that people post. When I feel low, I try to practice mindfulness as I do find it helpful. There are loads of tips online. Keep going and I hope this horrible phase will pass soon.

Theresa I am sorry to hear your flares I just recovered by taking Ibgard(peppermint)which u can purchases in the store ginger tablets, tea. ginger ale and psyllium husk. I try to not take prescription meds due to the side effects and it's working 4 me .I hopersonally u feel better soon.

Hi, i was diagnosed with UC about 20 years ago. I had 2 operations in this time and was in hospital about 6 weeks in total. I was given all types of steroids and the asacol on a regular basis. The steroids had bad side effects although they were great for when things were really bad. I continued to have regular flare ups over the next 15 years, some not bad some bad. I continued to work through them. At no point did any GP or any specialist offer any alternatives to taking the medicines and accepting that your life would be constantly interrupted by this grim disease. I came across an article myself discussing the benefits of exercise with UC. 

I exercised a lot, i mean most days running 5k on a treadmill other cardio and weights about 1 and half hour sessions. When i got UC, flare ups i continued to exercise through it.  I have not had a flare up for over 5 years and do not take any medication at all. Hard exercise obviously works against UC as well as giving you all the other added benefits. I wasn't particularly overweight but i lost 2 stone in the process. I would urge everybody with UC to do the same. Surely it is better than trying endless medicines and dealing with docs and specialists forever???