Hi all,
My MC has been quite well controlled over the last months, with lifestyle changes and Low Dose Naltrexone, plus cholestyramine as needed (ie about every other day) and one budesonide (every other day).
However, I just had a colonoscopy and collagenous colitis was detected.
This is quite disappointing as I have been feeling well--not completely solid (variable), but no more than 2 bowel movements per day and no other symptoms.
Should I expect the biopsies to be clear if I am healing?
Thanks in advance.
Paul
Recent colonoscopy
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Re: Recent colonoscopy
Hi Paul,
These are uncharted waters, but according to research data regarding intestinal healing of celiac patients, at least 3 to 5 years is required for a return to normal cellular histology of the intestinal mucosa. And that's presumably for patients of all ages. Since young patients (adolescents) can heal in less than a year, that means that most of us will probably require much more time. And indeed, comments posted by those who have reached that point, typically indicate a 5 to 10 year healing period to reach normal cellular histology for microscopic colitis.
I hope this helps.
Tex
These are uncharted waters, but according to research data regarding intestinal healing of celiac patients, at least 3 to 5 years is required for a return to normal cellular histology of the intestinal mucosa. And that's presumably for patients of all ages. Since young patients (adolescents) can heal in less than a year, that means that most of us will probably require much more time. And indeed, comments posted by those who have reached that point, typically indicate a 5 to 10 year healing period to reach normal cellular histology for microscopic colitis.
I hope this helps.
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.
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Re: Recent colonoscopy
Very much appreciated, Tex. This information is new to me and puts things in perspective.
I guess I am okay continuing the same path and hope that, over time, the MC begins to heal internally.
I hope you are well, by the way!
Cheers,
Paul
I guess I am okay continuing the same path and hope that, over time, the MC begins to heal internally.
I hope you are well, by the way!
Cheers,
Paul
Re: Recent colonoscopy
Thanks. Yes, so far, so good. I'm probably doing better than I deserve, for an old codger. Today I reviewed my blood test results from samples taken a couple of days ago, and except for low red blood cell count, which probably has something to do with my taking Plavix, and low testosterone (I'm almost 81) my results were all exemplary, so I have no reason to complain.
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.
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Re: Recent colonoscopy
Great to hear Tex. I have been well. Just got over Covid, which was not a problem, thankfully--just chills and a slight cough for a few days.
Cheers,
Paul
Cheers,
Paul
Re: Recent colonoscopy
I'm glad to hear that, and that's especially good news that your MC didn't relapse, even though you had Covid. That's another good sign that you're healthy and healing.
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.