MICROSCOPIC COLITIS SUPPORT

I've had a sinus 24/7 headache and pressure for over a month. I've tried everything under the sun to avoid taking an antibiotic, but it appears I'm going to have to go to the doctor and I would guess he will give me an antibiotic. Which antibiotic will not throw me back into a "D" episode of MC? I ...

christymk wrote:I used 3 bananas and also included a handful of pecans. It yielded a dozen muffins. I just got more almond flour and plan on making some more.

I've made these with blueberries instead of apples and they are very good also :)

christymk wrote:I made these muffins last night with banana and pecans instead of apple. Wow!!! Amazing. My gluten eating boyfriend and co worker were both in shock at how good they were. I can't wait to experiment more. Thanks for sharing!!! [/code]

How much banana did you use? Thanks, Barb

Barb, I did the chicken, rice and carrot thing. Did NOT get any better.
My Enterolab results came back - guess what? I was most sensitive to chicken and rice. So I started over. I went to lamb, beef and potatoes. Also coconut milk and oil. Then I started to add things.
Now I am not doing well at ...

Carol how do I find those 2 people you mentioned? I'm 106 lb and am losin a pound a week.

carolm wrote:Your new GI might be surprised to know that many of us have survived for 6+ months on so little food-- both in variety and quantity.
Carol

Carol,
How much did you weigh at your lowest point with this?? Barb

Barb, I'm sorry to hear that. if these foods were all safe according to your Enterolab results then it makes me wonder if you've developed new sensitivities or if something else is contributing to your situation like a C. diff infection. You may have to consider Entocort again. I know none of these ...

Well, I've been doing the chicken, rice, broth, carrot thing 3 times a day over a week now and absolutely no change. All absolute "D". I'm REALLY hungry.

Going to a new GI doc next week. He told me on the phone to widen my meals a bit ...that I can't survive on these 4 foods, so I'm staying GF but ...

I know this seems really hard Barb. I have to say that I never had to go to eating only 4-5 things and I always had eggs. I love rice cooked in coconut milk. It sits really well in my tummy and is creamy and has extra calories

leah

It is Leah and I realize everyone is so good by trying to help ...

Barb, when I was in a major flare before I took Entocort and while trying to recover while taking Entocort, I did eat those safe foods every meal. I ate rice and ground beef many times for breakfast,or baked chicken and mashed potatoes. What it really came down to was I ate whatever I thought I ...

Barb,

To add to what Gabes said about dairy: The reason why we have to avoid dairy when we are reacting is not because of any EnteroLab test results, but because everyone (and I mean EVERYONE ) is lactose intolerant when they have an inflamed gut, whether the inflammation is caused by MC, the flu ...

About the 4 safe foods.... meat, broth, rice and soft veggies.... do you eat this for breakfast also? Do I need to eliminate coffee? Anything else I can add here? Thanks, Barb

It does take a long time to heal, but maybe one of the proteins you are eating is bothering you. You should look at this like a science detective. Take one protein out ( chicken, beef, pork...) for one week and see if you feel better. Keep everything else the same. if nothing changes, switch it out ...

I am sorry you are still having symptoms.
and apologies up front if what I say next sounds harsh

the reality is.... you have two choices....

stay as you are, or get better.

I know it is really sucky that you are suffering, that there is no quick fix. Right now, the only person who can help you ...

Well, even following mostly the meat, rice, broth, soft veggie diet and taking Claritin, I'm still no better. Last night I couldn't stand it and had to have an ice cream bar, but I was no worse off. Still "D" about 6 times a day....no signs of improvement. Now what?

frustrated and ready to throw in ...