I am on Entocort and have been for a year (with only a 2 or 3 month break). I was unable to tolerate Cholesterymine as it made my diarrhea so much worse with violent cramping. I was on it for the first month after being diagnosed. I tried it again at 6 months and had the same reaction. I take immodium regularly. I was on Pepto as doctor said take as much as I needed but I weaned off of it when everything coming out of me was a brilliant bright pink and at first I was afraid I was bleeding. I do take it sporadically but usually rely on an immodium-type OTC to help and it seems to be working much better than Pepto.
I've been told to switch off of peanut butter to almond or cashew but I really do not like the taste and since it is the only regular food I eat, I've just stuck to peanut butter. I may need to scout around for a better tasting cashew or almond butter that I think I can tolerate but cost is also an issue since I am retired and living 100% on SS.
I'm not expecting miracles and I know healing is a long slow process. I hope any newbies that read this will also see that this is a real struggle and requires diligence in preparing foods and reading labels and watching everything we touch and eat. Life does change forever and we can't expect it to ever go back to what it was. The New Normal Life is something to look forward to but not yet achieved and will be an uphill battle.
Thanks to all.
gail
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Dear Gail,
Sending out a big hug. I, too, am so sorry you are going through such a tough time. We've all been there, and appreciate you sharing your story. As a newbie, I'm still finding my way and obviously others here have much more experience and wisdom than I do.
Even before my actual MC diagnosis, my emotional and physical issues were so strong, and I recognized them as FEAR. When the diagnosis of MC finally came, it was almost a relief to be able to give this awful point of view in my life a name. Since then, and finding this board, I am trying each day to further separate the fear from the MC. And it is happening, little by little, and with each baby step I feel more hopeful about my life, and more empowered and determined to make it the best I can.
I'm not strong enough right now to be able to go to the market; fortunately for me, Safeway has an online order and home delivery service. I use that, and also order from smile.Amazon.com . I live alone and like many others here, often feel like a hermit or recluse. I have a small RV that I look out on in my front yard every day, and long to feel confident enough to go on a trip again! (After all, I could stock and cook my own food and it has a bathroom!) I'm getting closer.
The first thing that had to happen is to get those horrible symptoms you're describing to GO AWAY. I had to become a trigger detective (still am, and always will be), and with the help of this board, am finally on the road to figuring that out. Yes, heat and humidity, incredible fatigue, stress, anxiety, different foods, toxins, nutritional deficiencies ... so many things can affect us.
When I tried to look at MC as a whole, everything became overwhelming and I too felt my life was over. But I decided I didn't want my life to be over. Would it be different? Yes. Would I have to give up all my dreams? I decided ... no. I decided my life was worth fighting for. And although I live alone, with this board, I don't FEEL so alone.
I'll share with you a little of my journey, not to say you should do what I did, but to show the steps. I have symptoms of fat malabsorption so even though my 48 hour fecal fat test was under the accepted limit, I still take digestive enzymes prior to eating. I also take l-Glutamine and VSL3 probiotics very early in the morning as I feel they are calming to my intestines. I drink hot bone broth or chamomile tea with a little lemon juice after eating (a hot liquid after eating helps digestion; hot lemon juice is alkaline; cold lemon juice is acidic and not good for healing). I take a Zyrtec or Allegra antihistamine in the morning and a Benadryl at night as I have a lot of histamine/inflammation/mast cell issues.
I take methylated B vitamins, a multi-vit (with methylated B's), vit C, a liquid vit D/K, slow-release iron, ReMag and topical magnesium for my supplements. Per the board's advice, my lab results and symptoms, I feel correcting my long-time magnesium deficiency is my top priority along with continuing to work on my diet. I was on Entocourt for 8 weeks, and it did not help me (of course, I hadn't found the board yet and my doctor had told me I was non-celiac and could eat anything); I've been off it for over 2 months now.
Fortunately, I did do the EnteroLab testing, even though it is not inexpensive. It's about priorities in life, and I decided my health had to be #1. So I found out how inflamed I really was, and that all 11 foods they tested me for cause moderate to significant reactivity. This enabled me to know further what foods to eliminate in my diet. (As an example, from the diet you listed that you are eating ... beef, chicken, corn, almonds and white potatoes are all high-sensitive foods for me!)
At this point, I am beyond grateful to have come so far, and the credit goes to the Microscopic Colitis Foundation! I have a long ways to go, but at least right now, I don't have those raging symptoms and am able to go out once in awhile, to a meeting, out with my adult disabled son, etc. Short day trips. Still working on what foods to bring with me so that I can eat while out. Have decided that I might try baking soon, as I'm excited to be able to make something like a muffin or cake (even if it turns out to be hardtack!) with ingredients I know are safe for me. I always carry an antihistamine, Imodium, and my digestive enzymes with me. I wear Depends. (I knew I was in a better place emotionally when I began to dream about finding a way to design sexy Depends!!!!)
As Einstein said, the only boundaries we have are those we give ourselves. Have my boundaries changed since having MC? Of course! But I'm baby-stepping my way towards a fuller life. I believe it's also true that if we can dream something, we can achieve it. Yes, even with MC. My darkest days were those where I could not dream at all. They lasted a long time. And they scared me. They were my FEAR. And I've moved past them, and you will too.
Something is still actively triggering you. I really hope you find out what it (or they) is, Gail, and when you do, those symptoms (and the fear they bring with them) will subside. And you will feel the love for yourself and love for your life again. And I for one can't wait for that to happen for you!
Hugs,
~ Holly
Sending out a big hug. I, too, am so sorry you are going through such a tough time. We've all been there, and appreciate you sharing your story. As a newbie, I'm still finding my way and obviously others here have much more experience and wisdom than I do.
Even before my actual MC diagnosis, my emotional and physical issues were so strong, and I recognized them as FEAR. When the diagnosis of MC finally came, it was almost a relief to be able to give this awful point of view in my life a name. Since then, and finding this board, I am trying each day to further separate the fear from the MC. And it is happening, little by little, and with each baby step I feel more hopeful about my life, and more empowered and determined to make it the best I can.
I'm not strong enough right now to be able to go to the market; fortunately for me, Safeway has an online order and home delivery service. I use that, and also order from smile.Amazon.com . I live alone and like many others here, often feel like a hermit or recluse. I have a small RV that I look out on in my front yard every day, and long to feel confident enough to go on a trip again! (After all, I could stock and cook my own food and it has a bathroom!) I'm getting closer.
The first thing that had to happen is to get those horrible symptoms you're describing to GO AWAY. I had to become a trigger detective (still am, and always will be), and with the help of this board, am finally on the road to figuring that out. Yes, heat and humidity, incredible fatigue, stress, anxiety, different foods, toxins, nutritional deficiencies ... so many things can affect us.
When I tried to look at MC as a whole, everything became overwhelming and I too felt my life was over. But I decided I didn't want my life to be over. Would it be different? Yes. Would I have to give up all my dreams? I decided ... no. I decided my life was worth fighting for. And although I live alone, with this board, I don't FEEL so alone.
I'll share with you a little of my journey, not to say you should do what I did, but to show the steps. I have symptoms of fat malabsorption so even though my 48 hour fecal fat test was under the accepted limit, I still take digestive enzymes prior to eating. I also take l-Glutamine and VSL3 probiotics very early in the morning as I feel they are calming to my intestines. I drink hot bone broth or chamomile tea with a little lemon juice after eating (a hot liquid after eating helps digestion; hot lemon juice is alkaline; cold lemon juice is acidic and not good for healing). I take a Zyrtec or Allegra antihistamine in the morning and a Benadryl at night as I have a lot of histamine/inflammation/mast cell issues.
I take methylated B vitamins, a multi-vit (with methylated B's), vit C, a liquid vit D/K, slow-release iron, ReMag and topical magnesium for my supplements. Per the board's advice, my lab results and symptoms, I feel correcting my long-time magnesium deficiency is my top priority along with continuing to work on my diet. I was on Entocourt for 8 weeks, and it did not help me (of course, I hadn't found the board yet and my doctor had told me I was non-celiac and could eat anything); I've been off it for over 2 months now.
Fortunately, I did do the EnteroLab testing, even though it is not inexpensive. It's about priorities in life, and I decided my health had to be #1. So I found out how inflamed I really was, and that all 11 foods they tested me for cause moderate to significant reactivity. This enabled me to know further what foods to eliminate in my diet. (As an example, from the diet you listed that you are eating ... beef, chicken, corn, almonds and white potatoes are all high-sensitive foods for me!)
At this point, I am beyond grateful to have come so far, and the credit goes to the Microscopic Colitis Foundation! I have a long ways to go, but at least right now, I don't have those raging symptoms and am able to go out once in awhile, to a meeting, out with my adult disabled son, etc. Short day trips. Still working on what foods to bring with me so that I can eat while out. Have decided that I might try baking soon, as I'm excited to be able to make something like a muffin or cake (even if it turns out to be hardtack!) with ingredients I know are safe for me. I always carry an antihistamine, Imodium, and my digestive enzymes with me. I wear Depends. (I knew I was in a better place emotionally when I began to dream about finding a way to design sexy Depends!!!!)
As Einstein said, the only boundaries we have are those we give ourselves. Have my boundaries changed since having MC? Of course! But I'm baby-stepping my way towards a fuller life. I believe it's also true that if we can dream something, we can achieve it. Yes, even with MC. My darkest days were those where I could not dream at all. They lasted a long time. And they scared me. They were my FEAR. And I've moved past them, and you will too.
Something is still actively triggering you. I really hope you find out what it (or they) is, Gail, and when you do, those symptoms (and the fear they bring with them) will subside. And you will feel the love for yourself and love for your life again. And I for one can't wait for that to happen for you!
Hugs,
~ Holly
2015 Hashimoto's, MTHFR
2016 LMC, Malabsorption
2017 Lymphocytic Dermatologic Vasculitis
"I strive to live in my heart, not in my head!"
2016 LMC, Malabsorption
2017 Lymphocytic Dermatologic Vasculitis
"I strive to live in my heart, not in my head!"
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gail
I thought we discussed not to do too many medication changes until you got your magnesium levels up a bit,
stick with high dose Vit D3 and magnesium for at least 8-12 weeks before making any changes
once the magnesium levels start increasing, things like anxiety and unsettlement will reduce in their intensity.
I thought we discussed not to do too many medication changes until you got your magnesium levels up a bit,
stick with high dose Vit D3 and magnesium for at least 8-12 weeks before making any changes
once the magnesium levels start increasing, things like anxiety and unsettlement will reduce in their intensity.
Gabes Ryan
"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
Dalai Lama
"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
Dalai Lama
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like a few of us here, MC and other health issues also means changes in our lives, not just the eating plan, for some of us we have to make big adjustments to our goals, and how we approach life.
pre MC and my other health issues, I was very social, camping every 6 weeks or so, travelling for work, and various other things like cake decorating and food base social activities with my itailan friends.
to make life 'easier' i made changes, the first stage was grieving the loss of things that had been big part of my life and would be no longer
and then embracing what does work, I do colouring in for relaxation (cheap), i have my photography, which costs nothing.
its tough, I live alone, dont really have any family or close friends to help on bad days. Keeping the motivation levels up to maintain the 'slightly high maintenance eating plan etc' takes alot of energy. THere are some good audio books that you can listen to that help with the journey of acceptance, peace with what is, and promote a healing mind, if you are interested let me know.
For now, focus on the Vit D3 and magnesium - getting these deficiencies reduced will help alot.
pre MC and my other health issues, I was very social, camping every 6 weeks or so, travelling for work, and various other things like cake decorating and food base social activities with my itailan friends.
to make life 'easier' i made changes, the first stage was grieving the loss of things that had been big part of my life and would be no longer
and then embracing what does work, I do colouring in for relaxation (cheap), i have my photography, which costs nothing.
its tough, I live alone, dont really have any family or close friends to help on bad days. Keeping the motivation levels up to maintain the 'slightly high maintenance eating plan etc' takes alot of energy. THere are some good audio books that you can listen to that help with the journey of acceptance, peace with what is, and promote a healing mind, if you are interested let me know.
For now, focus on the Vit D3 and magnesium - getting these deficiencies reduced will help alot.
Gabes Ryan
"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
Dalai Lama
"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
Dalai Lama
Hi Gail,
OK, I couldn't remember your history with the drugs. A lot of folks on here have gone into remission with no drugs so do not get discouraged. i.e. Do not get discouraged that you have not responded to the drugs.
Agree with Gabes, when I am really really struggling I have to keep things very simple and minimal. Don't do too many changes.
Getting off of the anti depressant should hopefully help your gut out in the long run.
Do you stream netflix? Around $8.00 per month. I like this one. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doc_Martin. It is on PBS at times.
Some of the health food stores near me offer 10% discounts to seniors which sometimes brings costs lower than the grocery.
OK, I couldn't remember your history with the drugs. A lot of folks on here have gone into remission with no drugs so do not get discouraged. i.e. Do not get discouraged that you have not responded to the drugs.
Agree with Gabes, when I am really really struggling I have to keep things very simple and minimal. Don't do too many changes.
Getting off of the anti depressant should hopefully help your gut out in the long run.
Do you stream netflix? Around $8.00 per month. I like this one. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doc_Martin. It is on PBS at times.
Some of the health food stores near me offer 10% discounts to seniors which sometimes brings costs lower than the grocery.
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Gail
some articles that my be helpful
take care xo
https://chriskresser.com/living-with-ch ... cceptance/
http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-11573/10 ... lness.html
http://lifeesteem.org/wellness/wellness ... llnss.html
I would also suggest looking at some organisations like this;
https://invisibledisabilities.org/
there might be local resources available to you -
some articles that my be helpful
take care xo
https://chriskresser.com/living-with-ch ... cceptance/
http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-11573/10 ... lness.html
http://lifeesteem.org/wellness/wellness ... llnss.html
I would also suggest looking at some organisations like this;
https://invisibledisabilities.org/
there might be local resources available to you -
Gabes Ryan
"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
Dalai Lama
"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
Dalai Lama
Gail,
I so hope you are doing better!! I'm in chattanooga, if you ever need to call and talk.
I've had a flare week too. I ate a gf pancake with honey, the first in 3 months. Too much sugar or a delayed reaction to the probiotics I was taking. Misery and pure depression this week!
Then I took a Dramamine to allow me to teach my Sunday school class this am. It helps with nausea but causes gas. I'll have WD from it in the am. I'm just wondering if something you're taking is causing it??
You are in my thoughts and prayers!!
I so hope you are doing better!! I'm in chattanooga, if you ever need to call and talk.
I've had a flare week too. I ate a gf pancake with honey, the first in 3 months. Too much sugar or a delayed reaction to the probiotics I was taking. Misery and pure depression this week!
Then I took a Dramamine to allow me to teach my Sunday school class this am. It helps with nausea but causes gas. I'll have WD from it in the am. I'm just wondering if something you're taking is causing it??
You are in my thoughts and prayers!!
Martha E.
Philippians 4:13
Jul 2008 took Clindamycin for a Sinus infection that forever changed my life
Dec 2014 MC Dx
Jul 15, 2015 Elimination Diet
Aug 17, 2015 Enterolab Test
Dec 2015 Reflux
Sept 2016 IC
Philippians 4:13
Jul 2008 took Clindamycin for a Sinus infection that forever changed my life
Dec 2014 MC Dx
Jul 15, 2015 Elimination Diet
Aug 17, 2015 Enterolab Test
Dec 2015 Reflux
Sept 2016 IC
Agree with everyone! Hang in there, Gail, you've got a lot of support here!
Brandy, I LOVE Doc Martin, too! Do you know if they're going to do another season? And I've recently ordered the Sunbutter (yes, it's an alternative to peanut butter made from sunflower seeds), so will report back when I try it.
Gabes, do you do the Mandala coloring? I just learned about them and got my first book from an art therapy class. They are wonderful for quiet reflection, and reducing anxiety. A great activity to take the mind off of everything else.
Sending healing thoughts to all,
~ Holly
Brandy, I LOVE Doc Martin, too! Do you know if they're going to do another season? And I've recently ordered the Sunbutter (yes, it's an alternative to peanut butter made from sunflower seeds), so will report back when I try it.
Gabes, do you do the Mandala coloring? I just learned about them and got my first book from an art therapy class. They are wonderful for quiet reflection, and reducing anxiety. A great activity to take the mind off of everything else.
Sending healing thoughts to all,
~ Holly
2015 Hashimoto's, MTHFR
2016 LMC, Malabsorption
2017 Lymphocytic Dermatologic Vasculitis
"I strive to live in my heart, not in my head!"
2016 LMC, Malabsorption
2017 Lymphocytic Dermatologic Vasculitis
"I strive to live in my heart, not in my head!"
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I prefer flowers and animals for my colouring in, not as detailed as the mandela's, and I can be a bit more relaxed with my style
I have great waxy pencils that you can mix and layer, so the flowers actually look 3D (the pencils were xmas gift)
I have been colouring in for over 12 months.
some of the flowers that i have coloured in I have used as gift cards / written notes on the back etc
I recently watched Doc Martin from the start... I am in the queue for Season 7 DVD;s ( i borrow them from local library for free)
It was a great reminder that it is 'ok' to be different to others, so long as you are being true to yourself, but sometimes embracing change can make life better.
and there are some episodes that are 'piss funny' (aussie term)
I have great waxy pencils that you can mix and layer, so the flowers actually look 3D (the pencils were xmas gift)
I have been colouring in for over 12 months.
some of the flowers that i have coloured in I have used as gift cards / written notes on the back etc
I recently watched Doc Martin from the start... I am in the queue for Season 7 DVD;s ( i borrow them from local library for free)
It was a great reminder that it is 'ok' to be different to others, so long as you are being true to yourself, but sometimes embracing change can make life better.
and there are some episodes that are 'piss funny' (aussie term)
Gabes Ryan
"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
Dalai Lama
"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
Dalai Lama
Hi Gabes!
Even being up at night with foot cramps has it's positive side ... like being online at the same time as a fab Aussie!! So glad you enjoy Doc Martin and wonderful that you can borrow the DVD's like that. There really is so much to that show!!
Awesome ideas about art tools and ways that you use yours. I bet your coloring is beautiful.
Love your aussie terms and am chuffed that you share them here!!
~ Holly
Even being up at night with foot cramps has it's positive side ... like being online at the same time as a fab Aussie!! So glad you enjoy Doc Martin and wonderful that you can borrow the DVD's like that. There really is so much to that show!!
Awesome ideas about art tools and ways that you use yours. I bet your coloring is beautiful.
Love your aussie terms and am chuffed that you share them here!!
~ Holly
2015 Hashimoto's, MTHFR
2016 LMC, Malabsorption
2017 Lymphocytic Dermatologic Vasculitis
"I strive to live in my heart, not in my head!"
2016 LMC, Malabsorption
2017 Lymphocytic Dermatologic Vasculitis
"I strive to live in my heart, not in my head!"
I just wanted to respond to everything everyone has said both publicly and in private messages. First of all, I thank all of you from the bottom of my heart for your support and concern and real love. It is absolutely overwhelming and so appreciated, especially when I hit low days. There are times that I forgot to come to this site for support and that is so stupid of me. I cannot fix everything myself as I do not have the knowledge and experience that all of you have. You are lightyears ahead of me and so I take everything you offer and use it.
I do want you to know I am NOT having a pity party here in Atlanta. I am not that type of person. I do not sit here and cry and cry for what my life once was and what it now is. What is really happening to me is seeking as much info as possible and trying to process it. The amount of info available is overwhelming. And realizing exactly what MC's impact on my life is has been overwhelming. I admit that at first I thought it was just a matter of change my diet, let my intestines heal and I'd feel just fine in a few months. That is before I met all of you and got the real story. As I try to understand everything that affects my life that causes the daily flare-ups, that results in the surprise diarrhea attacks, that saps my energy, and how to fix my life and not just accept it, I've worked thru it every single day. Eliminate foods, clean out the pantry, read labels, read-read-read-read-read everything I can that all of you have posted, test what foods make me sick, etc. But I am not just sitting back with my box of Kleenex and crying about it and doing nothing. It is not my style to ever have pity parties and give up.
So my attempt to reach out to all of you for answers and support is my way of finding new answers, new friends, new ideas. I hope you understand and do not think I am a nut-case.
Thank you.
Gail
I do want you to know I am NOT having a pity party here in Atlanta. I am not that type of person. I do not sit here and cry and cry for what my life once was and what it now is. What is really happening to me is seeking as much info as possible and trying to process it. The amount of info available is overwhelming. And realizing exactly what MC's impact on my life is has been overwhelming. I admit that at first I thought it was just a matter of change my diet, let my intestines heal and I'd feel just fine in a few months. That is before I met all of you and got the real story. As I try to understand everything that affects my life that causes the daily flare-ups, that results in the surprise diarrhea attacks, that saps my energy, and how to fix my life and not just accept it, I've worked thru it every single day. Eliminate foods, clean out the pantry, read labels, read-read-read-read-read everything I can that all of you have posted, test what foods make me sick, etc. But I am not just sitting back with my box of Kleenex and crying about it and doing nothing. It is not my style to ever have pity parties and give up.
So my attempt to reach out to all of you for answers and support is my way of finding new answers, new friends, new ideas. I hope you understand and do not think I am a nut-case.
Thank you.
Gail
Dear Gail,
We are FAMILY. It's wonderful that you've found your way back to the board. None of us can do this alone! I can't count the Kleenex boxes gone through or the tears when no Kleenex was available. The emotional symptoms (see recent discussions) with MC like brain fog/confusion; difficulty figuring things out; depression; anxiety; social withdrawal and more are every bit as powerful as the physical symptoms. Which can quickly become a vicious cycle and makes all of us a bit nuts, IMO! But also, in addition to being nuts ... the most caring, intelligent, courageous and generous group of people I've ever met.
Your MC friend and sister,
~ Holly
We are FAMILY. It's wonderful that you've found your way back to the board. None of us can do this alone! I can't count the Kleenex boxes gone through or the tears when no Kleenex was available. The emotional symptoms (see recent discussions) with MC like brain fog/confusion; difficulty figuring things out; depression; anxiety; social withdrawal and more are every bit as powerful as the physical symptoms. Which can quickly become a vicious cycle and makes all of us a bit nuts, IMO! But also, in addition to being nuts ... the most caring, intelligent, courageous and generous group of people I've ever met.
Your MC friend and sister,
~ Holly
2015 Hashimoto's, MTHFR
2016 LMC, Malabsorption
2017 Lymphocytic Dermatologic Vasculitis
"I strive to live in my heart, not in my head!"
2016 LMC, Malabsorption
2017 Lymphocytic Dermatologic Vasculitis
"I strive to live in my heart, not in my head!"
Holly,
I heard talk of another season for Doc Martin but I'm not sure.
This is another good streaming netflix. "The Time In Between"
https://www.netflix.com/search/the%20ti ... %20between, review is http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1864750/
If you live outside of the US I would check netflix, amazon video, hulu and library for copies of this.
This is in Spanish with English subtitles. It was the number one tv show in Spain. It is about a dressmaker in Spain making a living set before world war II.
Good story line, beautiful scenery, good history. etc.
Gabes said about Doc Martin
I heard talk of another season for Doc Martin but I'm not sure.
This is another good streaming netflix. "The Time In Between"
https://www.netflix.com/search/the%20ti ... %20between, review is http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1864750/
If you live outside of the US I would check netflix, amazon video, hulu and library for copies of this.
This is in Spanish with English subtitles. It was the number one tv show in Spain. It is about a dressmaker in Spain making a living set before world war II.
Good story line, beautiful scenery, good history. etc.
Gabes said about Doc Martin
Very true. I also liked the Cornwall scenery.It was a great reminder that it is 'ok' to be different to others, so long as you are being true to yourself, but sometimes embracing change can make life better.
and there are some episodes that are 'piss funny' (aussie term)