MICROSCOPIC COLITIS SUPPORT

So are you saying that it can take a while to react to something you haven't ingested in awhile? That would explain corn as a problem, since I hadn't eaten it for about six weeks but also didn't get an immediate reaction. I don't eat much processed food, so I don't think it will be tough to eliminat...

Hi, Thanks for your responses. Interesting, Tex, that your symptoms are identical to mine. If corn is my problem, it seems as though I have to eat it a few times before I get a reaction. I also seem to gain 5 lbs. instantly when I eat it. Would that indicate a fermentation problem? I think I was tes...

Hi, I've been doing better with the LC, but symptoms returned somewhat last week and this week. I'm thinking it might be all the corn chips and soda I've been ingesting at cook-outs, but I'm not sure. For those of you who have experienced corn intolerance, could you please answer some questions? 1. ...

Hi Cristi, I'm very sorry to hear about your dog passing away. I'm glad, though, that she didn't suffer for a long period of time. I am glad you are feeling better and that you are finding solutions to your battle with MC and other issues. I hope you can get started on a solid treatment plan and put...

Hi, Just wanted to let everyone know that my D has been MUCH better the past couple weeks. I went from afraid to leave the house to doing all the things I feel like doing. I've had D twice the past couple weeks and am working on fine-tuning my diet to get rid of it completely. I'm supplementing with...

Hi, I'm continuing to follow the high-protein, low-carb diet though I've added in small amounts of brown rice and potatoes. My digestion has improved somewhat since the addition of the starches, but I still have D 4-5 times per day. My sister has been following the Blood Type diet and has found it h...

Pat, Sorry! I got you confused with Reggie. Sounds like HCL is not a solution for you. I know it's haphazard to try multiple remedies at once, but I actually started with the HCL and am now just trying to make things that much better. The HCL made a HUGE difference for me, but I'm still not out of t...

Pat, Did you build it gradually? I had a little nausea at first but it was minimal. It hasn't completely cured my D but greatly reduced the frequency and I'm actually digesting my food. I'm trying some other remedies, too. Apparently mixing a teaspoon of turmeric in hot water and drinking it once a ...

Hi Reggie, I've been reading tons about yeast and fungal overgrowth, and your naturopath's approach sounds very reasonable. I did read of a link between proton pump inhibitors and yeast overgrowth/digestive problems. I'm also taking psyllium and an anti-fungal drug, plus HCL and some other stuff. Cu...

Hi, I'm glad to hear others have heard of it. It took me five years to come across it! I've never had GERD so I never considered giving it a try. I'm up to five capsules with each meal. I might try six tomorrow. You must build up gradually, beginning with one pill. Apparently, if your stomach gets a...

Hi, I've been having a terrible time with the Paleo diet (meat and cooked, green veggies) which made me wonder if my body doesn't produce enough HCl, which is required to digest protein. I started taking supplements very gradually last week, and the D has gone from 8+ times per day to once or twice ...

Hi Tex, Thanks for posting the diet you used to get well. It's very helpful to me, as I seem to continue to do worse on the extremely low-carb diet. I think I will add potatoes next week. I noticed you ate pork sausage. Did it have corn syrup in it? If not, where did you find pork sausage without co...

Hi Cristi, That sounds interesting. But, I've always understood vitamin D to be helpful for inflammatory conditions, like MC. By the way, I started Diflucan yesterday. Last night I didn't have to get up to have D so maybe that's an improvement. How long did it take for the Diflucan to work for you? ...

Hi, I found a really interesting article: http://www.mercola.com/2003/sep/13/inflammatory_bowel_disease.htm that discusses a potential source for bowel inflammation as fungus. It explains that celiacs sometimes don't respond to a gluten-free diet because fungus is present in corn and other grains. I...

Hi, Thanks for the input. Since my current diet is extremely low-carb, cooked spinach and green beans are among my few options for non-meat foods. I will try cutting back on the spinach and green beans and substitute asparagus and zucchini instead. Nothing is breaking down anyway and I'm having to g...