MICROSCOPIC COLITIS SUPPORT

I too have body aches, and I'm in my 5th week on 9mg of Entocort. How long will it take to feel any relief from the aches? Weeks, months? I appreciate all of your expertise and insights!

Zizzle, My GI has told me that there is no increased chance of Colon Cancer with LC...does anyone else have information to the contrary?

I can't help but wonder about the correlation between my disease (LC) and my Mother's, Brother's and Grandfather's Digestive Cancers??

Hmm. Because I have a family history of Colon Cancer, I've been getting "routine" Colonoscopies since the age of 25....maybe you're onto something.

Thank you.

Very sad...but such a wakeup call! My mother had colon cancer 2 x's. The 2nd time it reoccurred 15 years after the initial diagnosis. There were 2 (TWO) malignant tumors that needed to be removed along with about 7 feet of her colon. Well....a year AFTER the surgery to remove the tumors, the surgeon...

I've taken most of the polls here, and have noticed that perhaps my Swedish/Italian ancestory is a factor? Also..the majority of us are "Guardians". I 'm sure that we exacerbate the symptoms because of our "worrier" type of personalities? Forgive me if this is "old news"...

Here's a virtual cuppa..and a HUG from a Newbie!

I just know tomorrow will be a better day!

First, please allow me to introduce myself, and to thank you for providing this informative and supportive forum! I'm a newbie here. I just got diagnosed after 1 1/2 yrs of and 4 stays in the hospital. I was released from the hospital 3 weeks ago with a diagnosis of LC. I had been severely dehydrate...