Hard to keep going sometimes

Moparguy1, I will do some research and ask me dr about that medicine. Thanks for the info! As for it possibly being something other than uc, like Crohns, unfortunately I've had so many colonoscopies, etc that they are positive that's what it is. From what I understand, my pain comes from the severity of the ulcers, and something called tenesmus. I've heard and read that that pain is comparable to being in labor (actually read from some women they would rather give birth than deal with the uc pain!) but I don't think I will ever know (or want to know!) I know it drops me for a while after it passes. The tenesmus, which is when your body basically tries to push something out that isn't there, has actually started 3 small hernias in my stomach. I have no control over the pushing and strain. Right now, that's the worst part of the disorder.
But, regardless, I am determined to pull through it!