MICROSCOPIC COLITIS SUPPORT

Notice
Announcements of Special Interest
Moderators: Rosie, Stanz, Jean, CAMary, moremuscle, JFR, Dee, xet, Peggy, Matthew, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh

Guidelines for Recovery
These guidelines provide experience-proven information that should bring recovery and healing in the shortest amount of time for most MC patients.
Moderators: Rosie, Gabes-Apg

How Will Microscopic Colitis Affect My Life?
What are the immediate and long-term effects of living with this disease?
Moderators: Rosie, Gabes-Apg

Information on Medications
Here you can find information on medications found by the members of this discussion board to be generally safe and effective, and to minimize the risk of provoking a microscopic colitis flare or relapse.
Moderators: Rosie, Jean, CAMary, moremuscle, JFR, Dee, xet, Peggy, Matthew, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh, mbeezie

Member Success Stories
Updates from members who have been successful in controlling their symptoms.
Moderators: Rosie, JFR, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh

Experiences That Could Only Happen To Someone Who Has MC
This is a life-altering, frustrating, disgusting, and humbling disease, but if nothing else, it teaches humility.
Moderators: Rosie, JFR, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh

Books About Microscopic Colitis
This forum contains information about books written specifically about microscopic colitis.
Moderators: JFR, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, starfire, Polly, Joefnh

Main Message Board
Feel free to discuss any topic of general interest, so long as nothing you post here is likely to be interpreted as insulting, and/or inflammatory, nor clearly designed to provoke any individual or group. Please be considerate of others feelings, and they will be considerate of yours.
Moderators: Rosie, Stanz, Jean, CAMary, moremuscle, JFR, Dee, xet, Peggy, Matthew, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh

Discussions on Treatment Options Using Diet, and/or Medications
Discussions on the details of treatment programs using either diet, medications, or a combination of the two, can take place here.
Moderators: Rosie, Jean, CAMary, moremuscle, JFR, Dee, xet, Peggy, Matthew, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh

News Releases of Interest
This forum contains current news items that may be of interest to us.
Moderators: Rosie, Jean, CAMary, moremuscle, JFR, Dee, xet, Peggy, Matthew, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh

Polls Related to Microscopic Colitis and Treatment Options
Polls relevant to Microscopic Colitis, and related issues, can be posted here, to allow for the collection of data that might help to shed some light on this disease, and it's treatment options.
Moderators: Rosie, Jean, CAMary, moremuscle, JFR, Dee, xet, Peggy, Matthew, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh

Discussions About Multiple Intolerances And Treatment By Dietary Changes
Discuss issues related to multiple intolerances here.
Moderators: Rosie, JFR, Dee, xet, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh, mbeezie

Information on Specific Ingredients & Manufacturer's Responses to Questions
Information on the origin of specific ingredients, and responses from manufacturers who have clarified the source or type of ingredients in their products, is always helpful for others who might be interested in using those same ingredients or products.
Moderators: Rosie, JFR, Dee, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh, mbeezie

Foods And Food Ingredients That Should Be Avoided
Here you will find lists of food ingredients that should be avoided for each type of food intolerance.
Moderators: Rosie, JFR, Dee, xet, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh, mbeezie

Meal Suggestions
This forum contains sample menus and meal suggestions for those following multi-intolerant diets.
Moderators: Rosie, JFR, Dee, xet, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh, mbeezie

Paleo Diet Information
Food groups and menu items suitable for the paleo diet should be posted here.
Moderators: Rosie, JFR, Dee, xet, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh, mbeezie

Special Information For Those With Multiple Intolerances
Links to information sources, and background information of interest to those with multiple intolerances
Moderators: Rosie, JFR, Dee, xet, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh, mbeezie, TooManyHats

Selecting Safe Cosmetics
Information and discussions about selecting cosmetics, skin care, toothpaste, etc., that are safe for use by people with multiple sensitivities, should be posted here.
Moderators: Rosie, JFR, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, starfire, Polly, Joefnh, TooManyHats

Unsafe Ingredients In Medications
Many medications contain inactive ingredients that are contraindicated for people who have food sensitivities. Information about such ingredients can be posted here to provide a convenient reference.
Moderators: Rosie, JFR, Gabes-Apg, starfire, Polly, Joefnh

Safe Commercial Food Products
These products are claimed to be safe. However, always check the labels, because manufacturers and processors sometimes change ingredients without notice.
Moderators: Rosie, Stanz, Jean, CAMary, moremuscle, JFR, Dee, xet, Peggy, Matthew, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh

Dee's Kitchen
This forum contains recipes and information on special cooking techniques that are beneficial to anyone trying to control the symptoms of gluten sensitivity, celiac disease, microscopic colitis, or any other inflammatory bowel disease. All of the recipes listed here are free of gluten, dairy products, and soy. Many are also free of eggs, yeast, and/or corn.
Moderators: Rosie, Jean, CAMary, moremuscle, JFR, Dee, xet, Peggy, Matthew, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh

Mast cells
Information and discussions can be posted here about mast cells, inappropriate mast cell degranulation, and how they affect people who have microscopic colitis.
Moderators: Rosie, JFR, Gabes-Apg, Joefnh

Methylation Issues
Discussions about methylation issues that may or may not affect microscopic colitis
Moderator: Rosie

23andme Genetic Testing
Discussions about 23andme results
Moderator: Rosie

Discussions About MRT Testing
Discussions can be posted here about mediator release testing (MRT), as offered by Oxford Biological Technologies, in conjunction with the LEAP program, which is claimed to determine a relative level of sensitivity to various foods and chemicals by measuring an increase in the ratio of liquids to solids in a blood sample that has been exposed to a specific allergen.
Moderators: Rosie, JFR, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh, mbeezie

Discussions About Enterolab Testing
Discussions can be posted here about stool testing for food sensitivities, as offered by Enterolab.
Moderators: Rosie, JFR, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh

Food Sensitivity Test Results by MRT
MRT blood test results for members
Moderators: Rosie, JFR, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh, mbeezie

Discussions About Natural Treatments
Discussions related to the use of natural treatment methods, herbal supplements, acupuncture, etc.
Moderators: Rosie, JFR, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, starfire, Polly, Joefnh

Information on Natural Treatments
Inoformation on treatments and/or research using natural methods, herbal supplements, acupuncture, etc.
Moderators: Rosie, JFR, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh

Doctors Found by Members to be Very Helpful in Treating MC
The Doctors listed here have proven themselves to be knowledgeable about MC, and/or members have found them to be very helpful in treating the disease and related issues. A listing here does not necessarily constitute an endorsement or recommendation - rather it indicates one or more personal experiences by a member of this board that was very beneficial for the patient.
Moderators: Rosie, JFR, Dee, xet, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh, mbeezie

Personal Experiences with Diet
Personal experiences with diet as a means of controling the symptoms of Microscopic Colitis and related issues, should be posted here.
Moderators: Rosie, Jean, CAMary, moremuscle, JFR, Dee, xet, Peggy, Matthew, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh

Personal Experiences with Medications
Personal experiences with various medications used to control the symptoms of Microscopic Colitis and related issues, should be posted here.
Moderators: Rosie, Jean, CAMary, moremuscle, JFR, Dee, xet, Peggy, Matthew, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh

Tips on Traveling With MC or Another Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Personal experience and/or tips on traveling with MC or other IBDs should be posted here.
Moderators: Rosie, JFR, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh, mbeezie

Tips On Dealing With Your Doctors
This forum is for tips and personal experiences related to getting the most out of your doctor appointments.
Moderators: Rosie, JFR, xet, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh, mbeezie

Frequently Asked Questions about CC, LC, and MC
Brief answers to many questions about Collagenous Colitis, Lymphocytic Colitis, Microscipic Colitis, and related autoimmune issues, can be found here. These concepts are covered in much greater detail elsewhere in these forums.
Moderators: Rosie, Jean, CAMary, moremuscle, JFR, Dee, xet, Peggy, Matthew, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh

Current Research
Information about on-going research projects relevant to Collagenous Colitis, Lymphocytic Colitis, Microscopic Colitis, and related issues, can be found here. This file is updated as new information becomes available.
Moderators: Rosie, Jean, CAMary, moremuscle, JFR, Dee, xet, Peggy, Matthew, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh, mbeezie

Links to Good Information Sites
Here are links to other internet sites that offer good , current information, on issues related to microscopic colitis.
Moderators: Rosie, Jean, CAMary, moremuscle, JFR, Dee, xet, Peggy, Matthew, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh, mbeezie

Information on Diet
The father of Medicine, Hippocrates, said, “Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food.” This discussion contains information found by some members to be helpful for controlling the symptoms of microscopic colitis, by diet alone, or in conjunction with certain medications.
Moderators: Rosie, Jean, CAMary, moremuscle, JFR, Dee, xet, Peggy, Matthew, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh, mbeezie

Other Information on Microscopic Colitis and Related Issues
Additional information about Collagenous Colitis, Lymphocytic Colitis, Microscopic Colitis, and related issues, that is of interest, but does not fit into the above catagories, can be found here. Most of this information was located by Sally.
Moderators: Rosie, Jean, CAMary, moremuscle, JFR, Dee, xet, Peggy, Matthew, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh, mbeezie

Member's Medical Profiles
This area contains descriptions and brief histories of the experiences of members after the onset of the symptoms of microscopic colitis.
Moderators: Rosie, Jean, CAMary, moremuscle, JFR, Dee, xet, Peggy, Matthew, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh

Journals
Members can keep their journals in this room for handy reference.
Moderators: Rosie, Jean, CAMary, moremuscle, JFR, Dee, xet, Peggy, Matthew, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh

Confessions
If you've slipped on your diet, or you forgot to take your meds, or whatever, and you would like to just "get it off your chest" and move on, this is the place for it. We all stumble once in a while.
Moderators: Rosie, Jean, CAMary, moremuscle, JFR, Dee, xet, Peggy, Matthew, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh

Potty People Parties, Meetings, Get-Togethers, Etc.
In this forum, we can post notices of meetings, or proposed parties, and have participants indicate whether they intentend to participate, are unsure, or will not participate. Also, by clicking on the participate key a second time, an intention to participate is confirmed, and this can be done at any time. Also, you can change your intention at any time, by clicking on a new choice.
Moderators: Rosie, Jean, CAMary, moremuscle, JFR, xet, Peggy, Matthew, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh

Photos by Members
Anyone is welcome to post photos of any subject here, (except porn, of course).

If you're not using thumbnails, please limit the size of individual image files to about 40KB, so that loading times will not be unreasonable for dialup connections. That's just a ballpark figure - if you feel that an image needs more pixels than that, use your judgement. If you need help with resizing image files, please contact an administrator.
Moderators: Rosie, Jean, JFR, Peggy, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Joefnh

Photos by Carol
Moderators: Rosie, Jean, JFR, Peggy, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Joefnh

From The Last Frontier
Moderators: Rosie, Jean, JFR, Peggy, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Joefnh

From the Land Downunder
Moderators: Rosie, Jean, JFR, Peggy, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Joefnh

Photos by Shirley
Moderators: Rosie, Jean, JFR, Peggy, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Joefnh

Photos by Mars
Moderators: Rosie, Jean, JFR, Peggy, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Joefnh

Photos by Dee
Moderators: Rosie, JFR, Dee, Peggy, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Joefnh

Peggy's Photos
Moderators: Rosie, JFR, Peggy, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Joefnh

Texas Images
Moderators: Rosie, JFR, Peggy, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Joefnh

Angy's Lock Ness Photos
Moderators: Rosie, JFR, Peggy, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Joefnh

Delta's Photo Album
Moderators: Rosie, JFR, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Joefnh

Pat's Photo's From The Texas Hill Country
Moderators: Rosie, JFR, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Joefnh

Joe's Australian Adventure
Moderators: Rosie, JFR, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Joefnh

Harma's Photos
Moderators: Rosie, JFR, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Joefnh

Linda's Photos From British Columbia
Moderators: JFR, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Joefnh

Jokes Room
Please post any jokes that have been found to be helpful in relieving the symptoms of Microscopic Colitis in this area. Please make sure that they are rated G or PG, as we have members of all ages, and various backgrounds in this diverse group. Any joke that fails this ratings test can be posted in the X-Rated Room, where access is restricted to those in the proper age group, who are comfortable with such jokes.
Moderators: Rosie, Jean, CAMary, moremuscle, JFR, Dee, xet, Peggy, Matthew, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh

Jeff Foxworthy Type Jokes
If the famous redneck comedian, Jeff Foxworthy, had MC, he would probably be telling jokes about it, and they would probably go something like the jokes you will find here.
Moderators: Rosie, Jean, CAMary, moremuscle, JFR, Dee, xet, Peggy, Matthew, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh

Potty People Poetry
This is the place for poetry appropriate for Potty People.
Moderators: Rosie, Jean, CAMary, moremuscle, JFR, Dee, xet, Peggy, Matthew, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh

The Poop Room
Everything you ever wanted to know about poop, and more.
Moderators: Rosie, Jean, CAMary, moremuscle, JFR, Dee, xet, Peggy, Matthew, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh

Technical Assistance
If you have any questions about using any of the features on this site, or if you are experiencing problems using any of them, please post your questions here.
Moderators: Rosie, Jean, CAMary, moremuscle, JFR, xet, Peggy, Matthew, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh

Suggestions
What would you like to see added, removed, or changed, concerning this site.
Moderators: Rosie, Jean, CAMary, moremuscle, JFR, xet, Peggy, Matthew, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh

How to Use Avatars and Include Images in Your Posts
Please follow these instructions for using avatars, and including pictures in your posts.
Moderators: Rosie, Jean, CAMary, moremuscle, JFR, xet, Peggy, Matthew, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh