MICROSCOPIC COLITIS SUPPORT

Sorry this may not help with your quest in finding a wedding cake that is gluten free due to location. It reminded me though of this awesome bakery in Lake Oswego, OR. The BEST cupcakes and cinnamon rolls. They do ship those items. Expensive, but so worth it. Makes me hungry just scrolling around th...

Joe- I'd love to see your tips that you use (healthy or otherwise) when you need some tricks while working. I'm guessing I have read them somewhere, but was unable to find them through archive search. Tex- For some reason disability scares me. I realize that it may be necessary, but this is a big ti...

Very interesting discussion going on here. I too am contemplating what to do in regards to work. When I was first diagnosed, my doc wrote a note to my employer explaining that I needed office space/desk near a restroom. He obviously did not listen to me and what type of work that I do. I am in the o...

So, I had another colonoscopy/endoscopy done last week. I know, I know, probably a waste of money and time, but guess what..... My GI doc said that he took a lot of biopsies. Visually, he stated "findings in the stomach: erythema, erosion, and friability of the mucosa with contact bleeding were...

Thanks Naty and Tex- It's hard to believe that not that long ago, poop was poop! Now I am learning all about different types of tests and what they are looking for, and most importantly what it means. At my appointment on Tuesday, my GI offered a couple of suggestions to try. One was the Pepto Bismo...

Howdy everyone- I haven't posted in a bit, but I have been checking in as often as I can. I have been having a rough time this last week and a half, and forced myself to go see the doc today. He stated concerns that I am a "tricky" case and do not have "atypical symptoms". I most...

Annie- I searched this subject and noticed that you posted several times about the pain and how it is unbearable. That's what sent me to the ER last Sunday. I spoke to my GI Dr.'s nurse yesterday, and she said that abdominal pain is NOT a common symptom with MC "it's usually diarrhea". WHA...

I ended up in the ER again this weekend. I am so sick of this! I haven't been feeling well for quite some time now, but my symptoms got worse starting Friday afternoon. The D was much more frequent, and I was getting up in the middle of the night to go. I haven't done that since before I was diagnos...

I feel a ton better this morning. I wouldn't say good, but I do feel human. To answer the question you asked, Tex, about how I felt after completing two rounds of Flagyl..... Well, my symptoms had improved. I never did have a fever, as far as I can recall, but the blood was gone and I stopped gettin...

Thank you, Gloria, Gabes, Tex, Joe. I was having a bad day obviously. The information you all post makes perfect sense. I am going to try the every other day thing with the Entocort and change up my diet some. I get the simple foods, but have to admit it ain't always easy. Also, I was thinking about...

It's been pretty close to one year since I met my GI doc and we started on this path of trying to figure out was wrong me. Call me naive, but I truly believed that once I was diagnosed (and it wasn't ALL in my head) that I would start feeling better. Yesterday was horrible. I have not been feeling w...

Hi Wndrwmn-

I'm 37 yrs old and was diagnosed last year. You're not alone. I know it's frustrating and overwhelming, but this group has been great!

Keep reading and keep asking questions.

Good luck to you-
Rebecca

Kim-

You also have to convince your Dr. that they are legitimate tests. My GI doc told me that they are not reliable (SURPRISE!!).

-Rebecca

Hi Robin- I wanted to share my experience (and answer your question) about working with MC. Please have hope that you can get back to "normal". Last Fall I was on FMLA due to running out of sick leave and vacation days. My employer has been extremely understanding. Even on the days that I ...

Jodi- It's always so difficult for me to know what to say to someone when they lose a loved one. Even having been through it myself, it just seems like words are not enough to express how sad and sorry I am that you have to go through this. It sounds as if you have wonderful family around to love an...