MICROSCOPIC COLITIS SUPPORT

I apologize if this may have already been discussed at some point, but I was diagnosed with lymphocytic colitis four years ago on colonoscopy biopsy. I tried Pepto Bismol, Budesonide, Cholestyramine, Xifaxan, and Prednisone, none of which really made that much of an improvement but did notice a slig...

Would it have been more beneficial for me to taper the Budesonide first then, before switching over to the Uceris?

Now I am officially confused. I thought Uceris was Budesonide? And that the only difference between that and Enterocort (the more common form of Budesonide) was where it gets released. From what I gathered, Uceris is Budesonide that begins its release in the colon whereas, Enterocort Budesonide star...

Thank you, Tex! Have you heard of the best way to handle the tapering off of Uceris? Since it is a 9 mg pill, I thought this might be a bit tricky. I read an article that said something like skipping one day and then taking for two days, then skipping another... something like that. I know my doctor...

I have been on Entrocort for 5 months and now Uceris for one month. My doctor is considering Prednisone next.

I know we would normally do a slow taper off the Budesonide but if I am switching straight to Prednisone, do I still need to taper the Uceris first?

Also, I have not had gluten in about 7 months. I don't think there is any way I could be getting it since I live alone and don't have any gluten in my house and never go out to eat. Several months ago, when I had my colonoscopy, a biopsy was taken of my terminal ileum and no inflammation was found. ...

Thank you, Marcia and Tex for your help and suggestions. I see some people say that they ate, carrots, sweet potato, and a couple of different meats while they were recovering. I guess I am just thinking, is that all they ate? Morning, lunch, snacks, and dinner? The same veggie 4-5 times a day? That...

Unfortunately, I have lost so much weight since first getting LC (20 pounds). I am 5'9" and 102 pounds with a BMI of 15.5. In an effort to gain weight, I am eating a few servings of white rice and potatoes every day, along with chicken and turkey and some nut butters. I am not sure if eating so...

My lymphocyte count has been low for at least 5-6 years prior to my diagnosis of Lymphocytic Colitis. My doctor didn't think there was any connection. Still... Just thought it might be worth noting.

I have been taking Enterocort at full strength (9 mg per day) for four months now. There hasn't been much improvement (maybe only slightly). My GI doctor is considering putting me on Uceris instead. I know this is also Budesonide, but he says it works by releasing into the entire colon rather than a...

I have been on Enterocort 9mg a day for four months now. I just recently had an EGD performed two weeks ago and gastritis was found. I read online (I believe it was WebMD) that NSAIDs and corticosteroids commonly cause gastritis. Is it possible that the Enterocort caused gastritis? Does anyone else ...

Thank you, Tex! I will check in with my doctor and see what he says about that. I just thought of one other possibility it could be, if not the Budesonide. This may be a total long shot, but I have been eating a lot of white rice. I've had multiple servings, nearly every day. Is it somehow possible ...

I have been on Budesonide 9 mg for 3 months and just got my liver panel tested. It has gone up pretty significantly since then: ALT - 20 to 50 (normal range 12-78) AST - 16 to 33 (normal range 0-37) Alkaline Phosphate - 68 to 92 (normal range 26-137) These numbers are still within the normal range b...

I know there is likely a thread about this already but I couldn't find it. Does anyone know of a good magnesium/zinc/calcium/D3 supplement brand? Or would I be better off just taking separate ones? Also, the magnesium I choose should be glycinate, correct? I am currently on 9 mg Budesonide for three...

Brandy, Also interesting that you said your OBGYN wanted to send you to a neurologist... The urgent care doctor wanted to send me to one as well when they couldn't figure out what was causing my symptoms. I refused because I knew there wasn't anything "neurologically" wrong with me. I am n...