I've had ulcerative colitis for a few years, mild, but now I have an inability to deficate despite a sense of urgency. I cannot get in to see my gastroenterologist until January. He gave me a 3 week regimen of prednisone; it helped in the short-term, but I'm back to not being able to go. What can I do while I wait to see someone? I have lymphedema in both arms after a double mastectomy and this putting a painful strain on my arms and chest.