I was diagnosed 1/09 with mild ulcerative colitis. I am currently taking 2.4 grams Lialda daily. I also take fish oil, calcium, folic acid, biotin, aloe vera. I need a good gastro in the East Bay, Northern California. I have gone off the meds and had flare ups, so I go back on. Will I develop a tolerance for the med and have to go on steroids eventually? Not sure what happens and how this thing progresses. I am using the specific carb diet - but it is hard.