Newly Diagnosed with MC
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Newly Diagnosed with MC
I just recently got the diagnosis of MC. I am so overwhelmed as to where to start with my diet. I have been GF/DF since 2020 and eat a lot of salads and veggies along with salmon, shrimp, chicken and Bisson. I do not eat sugar. I am 5’ tall and weigh 98 lbs and am continuing to lose weight due to the diarrhea. Can someone please lead me in the right direction of where I can find what I should be eating/avoiding? I drink a lot of water but have been having headaches due to dehydration from the diarrhea. I started using Gatorade Zero but some sites say it’s bad to use with MC?? Totally overwhelmed and confused!!! Please HELP!
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Gabes-Apg
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Re: Newly Diagnosed with MC
Welcome to the group and sympathies for your diagnosis and having to find us
stop, breathe.
there is loads of information here that will help you
For now I would avoid salads (fibre causes inflammation)
in the guidelines to recovery section is the starting point for new people
and if you browse through you will see lots of posts with information for and questions by new people, if you read through these posts it will help you understand various aspects of life with MC
viewforum.php?f=79
viewtopic.php?t=18168
when you are ready read through the success stories area, here you will see what others have done, what worked, what didnt and how long it took
this will also help you
hope this helps
stop, breathe.
there is loads of information here that will help you
For now I would avoid salads (fibre causes inflammation)
in the guidelines to recovery section is the starting point for new people
and if you browse through you will see lots of posts with information for and questions by new people, if you read through these posts it will help you understand various aspects of life with MC
viewforum.php?f=79
viewtopic.php?t=18168
when you are ready read through the success stories area, here you will see what others have done, what worked, what didnt and how long it took
this will also help you
hope this helps
Gabes Ryan
"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
Dalai Lama
"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
Dalai Lama
Re: Newly Diagnosed with MC
Hi ChayT,
Even though I was diagnosed fourteen years ago, I only recently found this community and started following the plan that Gabes talks about. It’s been a tough and challenging journey, but I believe we’re doing the best we can to manage this disease.
Honestly, I think you have a golden opportunity to heal faster. You haven’t been diagnosed for long, and your intestines aren’t as damaged as mine, which have been inflamed for years. So I encourage you to give it a try, to be persistent and disciplined. I’m sure you’ll be able to reap the rewards of your efforts.
I also encourage you to read the books Tex has written about the disease. I believe part of the healing process is understanding it thoroughly and learning about all the mechanisms that occur in our bodies when we get sick.
* Microscopic Colitis
* Understanding Microscopic Colitis
* The Microscopic Colitis Diet Book
(los puedes encontrar en Amazon)
I’m including a link to the first thread I started. In it, you can see my progress and the things that were recommended to me. Maybe it can help you in some way.
viewtopic.php?t=25857
Don’t worry about the weight; it’s normal to lose it. I’m 5'1" and weigh 89 pounds, but a few months ago, I was down to 86. We’ll regain it once the intestines are healed.
I wish you lots of luck and encouragement.
A big hug,
Marta
Even though I was diagnosed fourteen years ago, I only recently found this community and started following the plan that Gabes talks about. It’s been a tough and challenging journey, but I believe we’re doing the best we can to manage this disease.
Honestly, I think you have a golden opportunity to heal faster. You haven’t been diagnosed for long, and your intestines aren’t as damaged as mine, which have been inflamed for years. So I encourage you to give it a try, to be persistent and disciplined. I’m sure you’ll be able to reap the rewards of your efforts.
I also encourage you to read the books Tex has written about the disease. I believe part of the healing process is understanding it thoroughly and learning about all the mechanisms that occur in our bodies when we get sick.
* Microscopic Colitis
* Understanding Microscopic Colitis
* The Microscopic Colitis Diet Book
(los puedes encontrar en Amazon)
I’m including a link to the first thread I started. In it, you can see my progress and the things that were recommended to me. Maybe it can help you in some way.
viewtopic.php?t=25857
Don’t worry about the weight; it’s normal to lose it. I’m 5'1" and weigh 89 pounds, but a few months ago, I was down to 86. We’ll regain it once the intestines are healed.
I wish you lots of luck and encouragement.
A big hug,
Marta