When to class a UC Flare-up as over?

[MrPositive]

Hi, I know the obvious answer for this will be when symptoms end, but was wondering at what point /timeline people regard their flare-up in a position to start introducing things back to the diet or their lifestyle? I wouldnt go jumping into anything mad, but would be nice to have the odd day where I can not worry about it too much

I've been in a flare for 3 weeks though the symptoms haven't been that bad to be honest. Not as bad as the last time I had it 10 years ago. Only loose for the first couple of days, and I've only been paying a call once a day since then. Just the usual visual signs that have slowly been clearing up. Today would be classed so far as my first 'normal' day

I restricted my diet almost immediately cutting out high fibre foods, tomato's, onions, garlic, chocolate, alcohol, caffeine (though do now have 1 cup a morning as it helps me to 'go' with the lack of fibre) All the fun stuff really!

I do want to learn a bit more and try to start some nice meals that are colitis friendly but would also like to have something to look forward to. Just wondering how much longer after their symptoms clear that they start introducing things back? Was even thinking of making a list of the things I have missed (& the things I could still gladly live without or cut down on) and giving myself a few goals to look forward to.

Any advice greatly appreciated! 😊

[dkljj2020]

That is really hard to answer. I flare every Spring thru fall in a minor way. I increase to 2 a day mesalamine enamas added to my oral mesalamine. I have to take the max dose for maitenance. If I miss an enema for a day or two the pain and cramping and diarrhea come back. Food is not as big a trigger for me as for you. My kidneys are failing from all the mesalamine for 30 years so my diet is limited already. I vegan because of my kidneys. If I really need to be careful, I eat soupy grits, with a little butter no milk. Broth, crackers,etc. It doesn't seems to matter that much what I eat, it is more: the pollen , stress in my life, and as the docs say " we don't know why you are flaring" So, I rest and hope it goes away and doesn't get worse. Exercise definintely makes me worse, also. I know a lot of people think it helps, but it does not help me. I just think everybody's flare is different and you have to experiment with what helps you.