MICROSCOPIC COLITIS SUPPORT

So you know why they decided to move to Greece? That seems strange after all the years and having an established lab here in the US....... It sounds like the US lab is still operational, at least for the moment.

Rosie

Also, dehydration is likely a contributor too. Your bladder isn't flushed out as often, and bacteria have more chance to grow.

The D mannose has worked well for me. Also, my veterinarian suggested D mannose for my female dog that kept getting UTIs, and it worked for her!

Rosie

My favorite "safe" commercial meals come from a company called "Kevin's Natural Foods". They have a number of refrigerated meals that are gluten, dairy, and soy free. A few do contain dairy, so check the ingredients. The chicken and beef are all cooked "sous-vide", whic...

I don't know anything about a perianal fistula, but noticed your comment about having to shower after each bowel mevement. Have you considered a bidet attachement? It can be installed on a regular toilet, and would make it much more convenint to keep clean than constant showering. They aren't that e...

I was intrigued about yak meat and read up about it. It turns out that both in Tibet and elsewhere in the world, yaks are often hybridized with domestic cattle. So I would check to see if the meat is from a true yak, or a hybrid. Bison meat has the same problem, as bison have been extensively crossb...

Wayne Persky (Tex) is President of the Microscopic Colitis Foundation, and has accumulated a wealth of information about food issues and other aspects of this disease. He follows the latest research on IBDs. In addition to his numerous posts on the Forum and articles in the monthly MC Foundation new...

Most of the fresh ground turkey (and also chicken) contain rosemary extract, in my experience. It's a sneaky way to add nitrates, without having to declare it on the packaging.

Your best bet is to look for frozen ground turkey, as I have had good luck there.

Rosie

I found that MethylGuard Plus was very rough on my stomach and gut, and I have had good control of my MC for many years. I don't do well with medication in capsules, as it seems to dump the medicine all at once and my gut isn't happy. I switched to Doctor's Best Fully Active B Complex, and that was ...

Welcome to the Forum. It's too bad that it took a year to get diagnosed, as you went through a lot of suffering. But now that you know, you can work on getting your health back. Budesonide is the drug of choice for MC, and I'm glad it is working for you. But if you have done much reading on the Foru...

You will reach a series of "remissions", based on my experiences and those of others. When I first tackled my food sensitivities, and was somewhat discourage by how "fragile" my initial improvement seemed to be. But as time went on and more healing occurred, I could enjoy a wider...

That's good to know. Ground turkey and chicken are hard to find without added rosemary extract.

Thanks,
Rosie

It makes such a difference when events are planned with food sensitivities in mind. Last year one of my nieces got married. It was a large, but informal outdoor wedding. In order to accommodate a lot of different food issues, they decided to "cater by Chipotle". The buffet was gluten free ...

Hi Marcia,

What a great start to your son's marriage, and to your relationship with a considerate new daughter-in-law! I'm so happy for you!

Rosie

Sorry to hear that you caught Covid after being careful for so long. I wonder if you might have what has been called "rebound Covid" after taking Paxlovid. This refers to a resurgence of symptoms 5 to 10 days after taking Paxlovid. Although it has been called fairly rare, I personally know...

Congratulations on (hopefully) being able to have a real meal at the wedding, and feel like a normal guest. There is a lot more awareness of food issues than there used to be, especially if the bride's family already is sensitive to that. Most caterers at large events are able and willing to take sp...