Hey Danika... I sympathize. I've got a prescription for a 5 month trial of Predisone on the fridge.. My GI gave it to me in case of an emergency (shes away for 6 months
on maternity leave)... and my last relapse I was tempted..., but between the horror stories I've heard on here, and the warning she gave me about the side effects, I've
decided to tuff it out without it (at least for now).. One thing I've come to believe is that this illness just thrives on emotional upset or strife. If you are anxious about the trip, that might be playing a key part. I was so looking forward to being healthy enuff to do something/anything to celebrate my last 2 birthdays that I was becoming anxious/fixated over them. Sure enuff, each one found me in a relapse.
Well, the next big event I wanted to be well enuff to participate in was nearing, but instead of fretting over my health, I adopted a more relaxed approach. Dunno if it was just coincidence, but I was able to get out & about. And that did me sooo
much good. It was kind of like taking a little break from the disease, a vacation if you will. Think perhaps we all need that from time to time. Anyway, I really pray that things turn around for you, and that you make your trip and have a great time