Cautiously Optimistic!
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Cautiously Optimistic!
Hi All,
I just wanted to give you an update to let you know that things seem to be going in the right direction! Following a flare that I just couldn't seem to get under control, I went back to a very basic diet and followed the Pepto regime for about a week. After a week with Pepto, I was feeling some side effects and stopped taking it (while continuing with a Step 1 diet). It's now been a week since I stopped the Pepto and my GI symptoms seem mostly resolved (if anything I seem to have a little C now instead of D). I'm continuing to take things slowly and will add some of my go-to foods back into my diet one at a time.
I want to thank you for your suggestions and kindness ~ this board offers so much support and is truly invaluable to anyone who deals with MC.
Best wishes ~
Pam
I just wanted to give you an update to let you know that things seem to be going in the right direction! Following a flare that I just couldn't seem to get under control, I went back to a very basic diet and followed the Pepto regime for about a week. After a week with Pepto, I was feeling some side effects and stopped taking it (while continuing with a Step 1 diet). It's now been a week since I stopped the Pepto and my GI symptoms seem mostly resolved (if anything I seem to have a little C now instead of D). I'm continuing to take things slowly and will add some of my go-to foods back into my diet one at a time.
I want to thank you for your suggestions and kindness ~ this board offers so much support and is truly invaluable to anyone who deals with MC.
Best wishes ~
Pam
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Thanks for the update. I hope the improvement continues.
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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Thank you, Tex! I will keep you posted and won’t be a stranger to this great community!!!
Best wishes ~
Pam
Best wishes ~
Pam
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Good morning, Pam. Happy to hear that you're doing better! Thanks for the update.
Marcia
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My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor and some style. - M. Angelou
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My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor and some style. - M. Angelou
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Thank you, Marcia ~ and thank you for your advice while I was struggling!!! I think the week on Pepto really helped my system calm down. I'm grateful for your help and support!!
Best wishes ~
Pam
Best wishes ~
Pam
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Hi, Pam. You're very welcome! My hope is that I can help others. This group was so good to me when I was struggling. Have a great week!
Marcia
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My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor and some style. - M. Angelou
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My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor and some style. - M. Angelou