MICROSCOPIC COLITIS SUPPORT

I had 2 negative tests 48 hours apart and 48 hours off Vancomycin.

I posted last month about a hospitalization for pneumonia resulting in C. Diff and wasn't sure if the persistent D was C. Diff related or my MC exacerbating. I switched from Asacol to Entocort 3 weeks ago. Small improvement with the frerquency of stool and maybe not so watery BUT...there is a white ...

I was diagnosed earlier this year with MC and after initial treatment with Asacol for 6 weeks went into remission. I was recently hospitalized with pneumonia twice and put on 3 diferent rounds of antibiotics, both oral and IV. On my second hospitalization I developed D and tested positive for C. Dif...

Had the colonoscopy and multiple biopsies done yesterday. GI MD said findings are more consistent with ulcerative colitis as a small portion showed this. Told me to stop Asacol and start Canasa supp 500MG 2 X daily. He will call with results by next Wed. Kind of confused because I have never had eit...

Going forward with the biopsis this friday.

Thanks for all of your quick responses and support. Plan on calling my PCP in am and going forward with the biopsies.

Hi All! It was nice to find this place last night in the middle of the night during my multiple trips to the BR then soaks in the tub. I was diagnosed by my PCP about 3 weeks ago. I am an RN in a nursing home where c. diff is an occasional problem. My symptoms started rather quickly and I thought it...