MICROSCOPIC COLITIS SUPPORT

Thanks, Tex !
I don't like the Idea of cat scan radiation but am glad that it is non-invasive. I"m hopeful this will not be the start of further testing. I agree that there is good cause to think that inflammation is the cause of malfunction in both body parts,
Kay

Hi All, My gastroenterologist called to report that my stool tests showed no infection or parasites or blood. :grin: She said blood work showed possible Pancreatic insuffiency and is recommending a cat scan to check my pancreas, (one of the few organs I have that haven't been scanned or ultra sounde...

This website , as many of you have stated is a God-send. I'm learning more and more. Good luck with finding a better doc, Fluffy. I had considered changing doctors, but now am aware that most doctors don't know a great deal about the disease. My doctor did say, "We don't really know what causes...

Thank you for the chicken broth tips. Sounds like a good idea. So far I've been using chicken breast, but when I think about it, chicken is chicken, and dark meat will not only provide a little variety , but it is tender and moist too. Got to go buy chicken today. I've been reading Mast cell informa...

Yes, I am keeping a food diary. Same entries for 4 days, now, a good thing! I have 3 banana recipes: Whole banana, peeled Whole banana, peeled and sliced Sliced banana, frozen (quite a treat) Looking for plain chicken broth. Surprised to find that the one I usually buy has vegetable stock as the sec...

Thanks Zizzle, for posting this article. I'm new this week. My Gastroenterologist has mentioned budesonide as the next step if Lomotil and Imodium don't work, (haven't worked for 5+months). I've decided to do elimination diet first but it's nice to know that this drug is of some help, if needed. tha...

Thanks for your encouragement and sharing your diet experience. I think I'll I need to stick with this elimination diet longer and give myself time to heal. I'm hoping to find which foods (and meds. if needed), that will help my colon do it's job. Though, when I think about it, I'm not sure it ever ...

Thanks for your suggestions and encouragement. Think I'll stick with chicken, rice, bananas for right now and drink plenty of water.

Kay

Thanks Leah and Lesley for encouragement to see this elimination diet out. Think I'll try apple sauce instead of banana and see what happens and then try switching rice out for corn tortillas or white potatoes ( recommended by Jean on elimination diet info.) I do see some humor in the situation. Les...

Aww!!!! Sorry! I've had only chicken,rice andbananasfor 4 days. Experiencing C and thinking of abandoning this elimination diet. Feel better soon!
Kay

Hello, I'm new to this community too. I'm amazed to learn how many of us seem to have other symptom's in common. I too, have Raynauds , thyroid nodules (thyroid removed surgically so I take synthroid), fibromyalgia and know first hand that anxiety can be dibilitating. I'm more than twice your age ho...

Thank you Carol and Leah, I haven't started taking Budesonide as yet. The elimination diet seems to be working well so far. I really would prefer to see whether diet changes will give me relief from the D and other nasty symptoms. Did either of you consult a dietician? I imagine that it can be compl...

Hi All, I am new to this web community but am not newly diagnosed. I was dx 3 years ago but soon after the dx went into remission. In fact, I didn't think my CC diagnosis was correct. However, my G E assured me that I do have collagenous colitis and that my symptoms would return. And, she was right!...

Hi I'm new to this forum and also to blogging in general. Currently using an I pad . Is this "new MSG" icon what I need to use to post? Thanks!