Thank you so much for the support and empathy! I’m still waiting for the test results. Our insurance covers Lab Corp only, so I have no choice.... In the meantime, this is Day 10 of bleeding. The reason I am hesitant about having the Entyvio infusions every 4 weeks instead of the usual every 8 weeks is because this flare occurred in Week 2 of the infusion cycle! My last infusion was September 15th and the flu shot was 2 weeks later. My understanding is if I was going to stop responding to the Entyvio, there would have been signs at the end of the cycle (week 6, 7 or 8) and I have never had that. I have always felt the same and was in full clinical remission. If I start an oral steroid in less than 4 days, it will diminish the benefit of the flu shot! This is all so complex and frustrating; having a chronic illness is!!! I was in excellent health before this hell, never smoked, drank or ate badly. There is no genetic component either. It has been difficult to say the least and I am blessed to have my husband of 43 years be my best friend and biggest support! Retirement is certainly not what we thought it would be.... With Covid-19 we’re all in an altered world. We are blessed to have wonderful, supportive family and friends and two amazing grandchildren, so I try to focus on the good stuff. I resent all the time and energy this disease has taken from me and there are days I am sad. People that get it understand and help too, so thank you!