Colitis returns

I have been AWOL. Around the beginning of   March my colitis symptoms started to return.

Within two weeks I was in full flare.  Aside from the obvious colon and bathroom issues, it brought total and complete exhaustion.

Last week I ended up in ER with chest pains. I was too dehydrated for them to get the multiple IV attempts in. I am not a big fan of IVs but I have never, EVER felt pain like that before.

I have lost 15 lbs in the last month. For an overweight girl like me there is a bit of a woo hoo, but not really, knowing how my colon is being damaged.

I was off work all last week, and pieces of the three weeks before.

I am now back on steroids, hoping desperately to get this flare under control. When I was last on flare we never did find a stable med that would kick it and not kill me with its side effects.

Humira has been suggested. Anyone have experience with it and colitis? Side effects?

I have enough energy to lay in bed and watch Netflix. That's about it.

This flare is far worse than my original one three years ago.

I am very grateful that this week we are off school for our Easter break. I am hoping to see enough improvement that I can return a bit to life.