I may be starting remicade (infliximab) treatment in few weeks for severe left sided ulcerative colitis. can i use predinosone for temp relief?

Yes: Yes Prednisone is commonly used for treatment of uc.

Not on your own: Ulcerative colitis is a serious medical condition that need to be under constant medical supervision to achieve prolonged periods of remissions, and prevent complications like bleeding , colitis, perforations , systemic diseases and malignancy , if your physician prescribes predinosone (steroids) you should take.

Yes: Many times as we treat autoimmune diseases such as ulcerative colitis to lupus with steroids, steroids can play a major role in disease control. Many times, we try to wean steroids as other medications such as remicade (infliximab).Are used to treat the underlying diseases.

Yes: Prednisone is commonly prescribed to help control symptoms while Remicade (infliximab) is being initiated. It needs to be done with close supervision by your GI md.