I was diagnosed with MLC in 2016 but had the diarrhia since 2013. I tried the SCD diet then went on Enterocort in 2017 for the second time. I have been grain free for almost 3 years and dairy free for a few months. I am now taking 3 mg of Enterocort a day. I have never been in remission I believe mainly because was not on the higher doses of Enterocort for as long as I should have been.
Now I would like a redo and get tested by Enterolab but do not know how long I would have to be off Enterocort before testing. I would really appreciate any help on this.
Entocort and Enterolab testing
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Hi,
Welcome to the group. That's a very tough question after using budesonide for years, especially at such a low dose. If I were in that situation, I would call the lab. They should be able to give you an expert opinion on how long it would take to get the budesonide out of your system, and your immune system working normally, again.
Alternatively, you could stop using budesonide for two or three months and then ask your doctor for a selective IgA deficiency blood test. IOW, you need to be able to produce normal amounts if IgA antibodies for the Enterolab tests to work properly. That test will verify your immune system's ability to produce normal amounts of Immunoglobulin A.
I hope this helps.
Tex
Welcome to the group. That's a very tough question after using budesonide for years, especially at such a low dose. If I were in that situation, I would call the lab. They should be able to give you an expert opinion on how long it would take to get the budesonide out of your system, and your immune system working normally, again.
Alternatively, you could stop using budesonide for two or three months and then ask your doctor for a selective IgA deficiency blood test. IOW, you need to be able to produce normal amounts if IgA antibodies for the Enterolab tests to work properly. That test will verify your immune system's ability to produce normal amounts of Immunoglobulin A.
I hope this helps.
Tex
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