Hi
Just wanted your feed back if it looks like I am doing the right things to help my inflamed intestines. As of this month two years ago I was diagnosed with lymphocytic colitis with diarrhea (due to over use of NASIDS and antibiotics because of dental issues) and put on Budesonide for three weeks which put me in remission (I think). Probably for the last several months I started having stomach problems or even before, but I didn't think it was my lymphocytic colitis flaring up (didn't think it was a gluten problem either). So I went on Dia Earth to see if that would help my stomach issues, but instead I got constipation (even though I thought I was drinking enough water with it) and my stomach started hurting worse. So then I thought it was my lymphocytic colitis flaring up so I went on my Budesonide for one week to see if that would help my stomach issues, but all it did was make my constipation worse (which I do now know that Budesonide causes constipation). I went off the Budesonide. So then I started taking more fiber, well that helped with the constipation, but made my stomach hurt worse. (I was getting pains in my lower right side). Well after massive internet research I found your web site and read Microscopic colitis VERY informative book and started applying it. So I have started a NO gluten, NO diary, No Soy diet (I am reading food labels very carefully) and eating more meat. No fiber besides what is in the food). I am also taking the ANTIHISTAMINES in the morning and evening. I have been doing this for the five days and my stomach (still some crampy and tenderness) but my bowel movements are better.
Thank you so much for this web site
Nancy
lymphocytic colitis/constipation
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Hi Nancy,
Welcome to the forum. Yes, constipation-predominant MC can be very tricky to control at times. But it sounds as though you are on the right track, now, after several false starts. The main missing element may be magnesium. Constipation is a symptom of chronic magnesium deficiency. Not only are most people in the general population magnesium deficient, but MC depletes magnesium. (It also depletes vitamin D, so virtually all of us take a significant vitamin D supplement).
We have to be careful with magnesium, because the wrong kind or too much can cause diarrhea. But magnesium is used in over 300 chemical processes in the body, and without magnesium and vitamin D, we can't heal properly, nor can our immune system function normally. They are co-dependent and they are important for recovering from an MC flare as quickly as possible, and for helping to prevent future issues such as the development of additional autoimmune diseases.
Again, welcome to the forum, and please feel free to ask anything.
Tex
Welcome to the forum. Yes, constipation-predominant MC can be very tricky to control at times. But it sounds as though you are on the right track, now, after several false starts. The main missing element may be magnesium. Constipation is a symptom of chronic magnesium deficiency. Not only are most people in the general population magnesium deficient, but MC depletes magnesium. (It also depletes vitamin D, so virtually all of us take a significant vitamin D supplement).
We have to be careful with magnesium, because the wrong kind or too much can cause diarrhea. But magnesium is used in over 300 chemical processes in the body, and without magnesium and vitamin D, we can't heal properly, nor can our immune system function normally. They are co-dependent and they are important for recovering from an MC flare as quickly as possible, and for helping to prevent future issues such as the development of additional autoimmune diseases.
Again, welcome to the forum, and please feel free to ask anything.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
If you've been taking a calcium supplement without taking extra magnesium to compensate, you're probably very low on magnesium reserves. Calcium depletes magnesium, so taking a magnesium supplement should resolve the constipation. You should have been experiencing leg and/or foot cramps as your magnesium reserves were drawn down.
Tex
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Hi
Since I have been leaving gluten, dairy and soy out of my diet and taking D3 twice a day (5,000 mg) and taking magnesium once a day (500 mg) my stomach and constipation is a lot better. I also have been taking allegra 60mg in the morning and 2 x 4mg OF CHLORPHENIRAMIN at night. After two days of taking the chlorpheniramin 2 x 4mg at night. On the third night of taking it, in the middle of the night my stomach was burning some again so I drank quite a bit of water and that stopped the burning. The next night I only took 1mg of Chlorpheniramin and I had no burning in my stomach during the night. This lasted for two nights of no burning sensation in my stomach. Until last night I woke up with my stomach burning again and I drank water and that helped again. Do you think the chlorpheniramin is causing some of this burning in my stomach? Also should I split my dosage of 500 mg magnesium to twice a day instead of once daily?
Any ideas on the burning sensation in my stomach?
Thank you
Nancy
Since I have been leaving gluten, dairy and soy out of my diet and taking D3 twice a day (5,000 mg) and taking magnesium once a day (500 mg) my stomach and constipation is a lot better. I also have been taking allegra 60mg in the morning and 2 x 4mg OF CHLORPHENIRAMIN at night. After two days of taking the chlorpheniramin 2 x 4mg at night. On the third night of taking it, in the middle of the night my stomach was burning some again so I drank quite a bit of water and that stopped the burning. The next night I only took 1mg of Chlorpheniramin and I had no burning in my stomach during the night. This lasted for two nights of no burning sensation in my stomach. Until last night I woke up with my stomach burning again and I drank water and that helped again. Do you think the chlorpheniramin is causing some of this burning in my stomach? Also should I split my dosage of 500 mg magnesium to twice a day instead of once daily?
Any ideas on the burning sensation in my stomach?
Thank you
Nancy
Thx U
But
what do you think is causing the burning in my stomach sometimes at night? Do you think the chorphenirmine (antihistamine) is? or I am not drinking enough water when I take it. Kinda strange where my stomach does not have that burning sensation every night. I drink more then 64 oz daily.
Nancy
Alaska
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what do you think is causing the burning in my stomach sometimes at night? Do you think the chorphenirmine (antihistamine) is? or I am not drinking enough water when I take it. Kinda strange where my stomach does not have that burning sensation every night. I drink more then 64 oz daily.
Nancy
Alaska
Yes, that's 5 hours since the last meal. I'm wondering if taking it on a completely empty stomach could be the problem. I'd suggest a small snack, but that can backfire and cause discomfort or even GERD. If taking it an hour earlier doesn't work for you, you might try taking it two hours earlier (because there might still be a tiny bit of dinner in your stomach), but that's getting so far away from bedtime that you may lose some of the bedtime benefits of the drowsiness side effect.
Tex
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Hi I am back again, boy this can get over whelming and confusing. I think I am starting to get better and then something sets me back. I have been doing the gluten, dairy and soy free diet, but I think I had a flare up because I ate some gluten and vegan free chocolate two days in a row. (never again). I thought it would not bother me since it was gluten and vegan free. It didn't dawn on me at the time that I am still healing inside and my stomach had been feeling really good and the chocolate looked good. lol
I no long have constipation since I have been taking magnesium 300 mg twice a day. I have one healthy soft BM in the mornings. I was doing really good until I ate the chocolate and my stomach started cramping in the middle and left side. At times it seems to get better. especially when I eat meat protein. I have been taking allegra a.m. and Benadryl p.m. (should I continue taking these?). I have been traveling during this holiday and I have been under quite a bit of stress and I am starting to wonder if this could be causing some of my issues too.
Thank You
Nancy
Alaska
I no long have constipation since I have been taking magnesium 300 mg twice a day. I have one healthy soft BM in the mornings. I was doing really good until I ate the chocolate and my stomach started cramping in the middle and left side. At times it seems to get better. especially when I eat meat protein. I have been taking allegra a.m. and Benadryl p.m. (should I continue taking these?). I have been traveling during this holiday and I have been under quite a bit of stress and I am starting to wonder if this could be causing some of my issues too.
Thank You
Nancy
Alaska