MICROSCOPIC COLITIS SUPPORT

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Hi Judy -
I am a newbie too. That club you never wanted to join nor learn so much about!

From now on, my tummy grumbles too. (I used an adjective I liked far less before)

Good one!

Take care..I hope you feel better every day.

Audi

Thank you Anne. I go to doc on Friday and I'm going to ask about the possibility of that or a similar drug.

Audi

Gabes, I take with food: 750 Omega 3s Vitamin E 400IU Vit. D 5000 IU SCD Multi-Vitamin (1/2 2x daily) SCD Vit. B/Zinc/C 1/2 2x daily Calcium 1/2 pill 2-4x daily Just started back up with Betaine with Pepsin. I've never taken more than one pill before meals. I am trying 2 now. I notice gas/bloating/p...

Has anyone been prescribed Anti-Spasmodic drugs to treat MC? My D is controlled with pepto, but it seems that before and after (especially after) I "potty" I have problems with gas pain and bloating. I have had these types of issues my whole life, now being magnified because of MC it seems...

Hey Gabes and Tex
After sigmoidoscopy, I was told there are no mast cells in my colon.

Audi

Wondering if you know of any anti-nausea meds. I am taking Pepto to control MC/D (My doc says it's remarkable that only 2-3 a day seem to do the trick) Do you think he's accurate in that statement? (I'm slightly two-weeks after diagnosis. I am better but have a long way to go I think) I noticed that...

Hi Tex - No I am not certain that I want to take the gluten challenge. Pretty curious what my GI doc has to say about that, however. I am going to a nutritionist today and I am going to inquire about the stool panel tests. I am hoping insurance will partially cover this? We'll see. In the mean time ...

Thanks for the post, Gabes... I am still reeling from recent diagnosis and I'm stunned by the lack of info available. Certain that this will be my "go-to" for support. I need to find out my food intolerances. I have been GF (99%) since Spring 2014. Recent visit to Mayo clinic I tested posi...