I'm curious as to why you've been asked to discontinue Creon before your fecal elastase test? My understanding is that Creon does not affect the outcome of this test (according to my GI.); however, diarrhea will definitely affect the result giving a lower level than what you would get with a better-formed stool sample. Also, please take the Budesonide! Not everyone relapses after coming off Budesonide, and many of us stay on a maintenance dose for years. Unlike other steroids, Budesonide acts mainly on the colon and does not have all the side effects of other steroids. It's worth taking, especially since you have had such a difficult time with managing your MC.