Can MC cause D and Constipation?
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Can MC cause D and Constipation?
DB has had both symptoms alternating for years. His VA docs say he has IBS. He does not think so. He's had tests and swallowed the pill camera. I don't think he's ever had a colon biopsy, though. I sent my LC pathology report to him.
Definitely! There are several of us here who have alternating D and C, (including me). While this "version" is still most definitely in the life-altering category, IMO, it's not nearly as depressing, and physically demanding, as the constant D version. At least it allows an occasional break from the D for a few days.
The downside is that most of us with the alternating version, seem to be much more prone to nausea/vomiting, before it switches back to D.
I'll bet a GF cookie that if your DB ever has a colonoscopy with a biopsy, (assuming that the VA pathologist knows what he/she is doing), that IBS diagnosis will change to MC, (and that's a pretty safe bet).
Tex
P S Actually, there are almost surely some cases with C only, but GI docs almost never do biopsies on patients with C, so those cases never get diagnosed.
The downside is that most of us with the alternating version, seem to be much more prone to nausea/vomiting, before it switches back to D.
I'll bet a GF cookie that if your DB ever has a colonoscopy with a biopsy, (assuming that the VA pathologist knows what he/she is doing), that IBS diagnosis will change to MC, (and that's a pretty safe bet).
Tex
P S Actually, there are almost surely some cases with C only, but GI docs almost never do biopsies on patients with C, so those cases never get diagnosed.
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.
You're right - that should be good, because teaching hospitals are normally more likely to be aware of new developments in technology. That makes them better at diagnosing the more difficult cases, and the "rare" diseases.
Of course, budget issues are a major problem with VA hospitals, (at least around here), and a colonoscopy is a relatively expensive procedure.
Tex
Of course, budget issues are a major problem with VA hospitals, (at least around here), and a colonoscopy is a relatively expensive procedure.
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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