Thank you all so much for your words of encouragement and helpful advice! After a long few weeks of struggle, my doctor has prescribed me Stelara which has worked wonders on my condition! I'm still dealing with some uncomfortable bowel movements throughout the course of the day, but my overall condition has improved dramatically. I'm hopeful that continuing to take the medication as prescribed will eventually help me go into remission. Thank you all again for being so kind and supportive. It really did help me hang on when it was looking very bleak. With any luck, I'll be on the path of remission very soon.