MICROSCOPIC COLITIS SUPPORT

Sorry to read about your relapse Beth :( Have you heard about the FODMAPs diet? I've found I'm sensitive to a lot of foods on the high FODMAPs list (including mushrooms). I'm better in general when avoiding anything marked high on the list. Check out these links for more info: http://www.eat-real-fo...

Hi nsaidcolitis I was diagnosed with LC a year ago and have experimented with many diet approaches while taking budesonide. For me, the biggest success has been following a paleo and low FODMAPs diet combined. It took me 4 weeks to start seeing improvements but I'm happy to say my stomach gurgling h...

Thanks all for your replies. I guess the reason for my concern is because the first time I did the round of budesonide I was getting normans but this time around I'm not. The last time I was following an SCD diet. I think I'll cut out rice for a week and see if that makes any difference (didn't eat ...

Hi all I've been on 3mg of budesonide for the past 2 months and my BMs have stayed consistent during this period (i.e. once in the morning, oatmeal/sludge consistency rated 6 on Bristol scale). Occasionally I'll skip 1-2 days but it doesn't seem to make a difference with the next BM not being any mo...

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Thanks Tex. Like Barb, I'm suspecting I have low stomach acid which is preventing my progress towards remission. I'll give the baking soda test a try. I took Braggs raw apple cider vinegar out of my diet as I thought it was a high histamine food but I haven't noticed any significant improvement sinc...

Hi all Well I've been on 6mg of budesonide for 5 weeks now. I'll be visiting my GI early next and will most likely be advised to drop down to 3mg. For the most part, my BMs are once every 2 days, sometimes norman but most often oatmeal in consistency and a light brown-orangey colour. I am still expe...

Hi Tex Yes, your reply has helped. I will exchange chicken for turkey or lamb and see how I go. Thanks for the info on magnesium. I definitely think I need this as my foot/leg cramps are becoming more frequent and bothersome. I was researching magnesium supplements last night and found a magnesium o...

Hi all Brief recap: I was diagnosed with LC in March 2013. My GI prescribed Entocort 9mg for 4 weeks, 6mg for 2 weeks and 3mg for 2 weeks. I also adopted a SCD diet and omitted NSAIDs at the same time and was doing well (had daily normal colored Normans and no pain). However, 9 weeks after my last d...

Hi Deb I'm starting to understand the appeal of earthing!! Just got back from a 30min walk barefoot at my local beach. I walked in the damp sand with the occasional wave lapping at my feet and it felt great despite being the tail-end of Winter. I'm going to incorporate this into my routine. Yes, I'v...

Blueberry, thanks for your suggestions. It's good to hear you're feeling well too! I like to spend time in the sun as I find it makes me feel more optimistic and relaxed. I'm hanging out for Spring to arrive here downunder so I can take advantage of it again! I've heard about the benefits of barefoo...

Pre MC I was a night owl. I was at my most productive in the evenings. I would stay up until 11pm on weeknights and until 1am on weekends and sleep in late any chance I could get. Post MC I'm fatigued most of the day due to being woken at 5/5.30am to make multiple trips to the bathroom. I'm now at m...

Thanks Gabes - love the quote!!

Helen

Hi everyone I've just finished reading the chapter in Tex's book on chronic stress and how it can cause MC and other auto immune issues and prevent remission even if medication and a strict diet is adhered to. I've been in a state of chronic stress for the past 2.5 years and agree this had definitel...

Thanks for your detailed reply Tex. I'll keep you posted.

Helen