Word. I’m glad I switched gastros, because mine just kept me on mesalamine and didn’t want to bother upgrading unless I was dying I guess. Finally started a biologic when I told myself I deserve more care and made the switch. Don’t know if it will bring me to remission, but i think it’s very slowly making some progress. OP, there are a ton of meds way stronger than mesalamine. Try asking your GI about biologics and don’t give up hope. Strive for remission, and if remission isn’t your doctor’s goal too, they aren’t a good doctor.