MICROSCOPIC COLITIS SUPPORT

Is there any reason for a 2nd biopsy?
I was diagnosed in Dec'12
Have taken Asacol for 3 month
Gluten free for about 6-7 weeks


Would a new biopsy still show MC?

Might have to go through procedure for 2nd opinion
And help with my fight against Metlife and my
Short Term Disability denial.

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Has anyone looked at this ?

Is it just like us eliminating gluten, soy, dairy etc?

Guess I wanted to know if anyone tried his theories?

Thanks to all who responded.

TeX......I have been following your advice since day one.
Should I try the pep to protocol? Or begin the Entocort?
I guess I'm reluctant to take yet again another prescription.

I have to go back to work.....so if Entocort will help me heal?
Or just control my D?

I ...

Thanks for the calming words and advice
I've been taking Vit D3 daily 2000 per day

I think that was the recommended dose

Thanks again

Where do I find success stories ?
Am I just totally missing it ?

Gabes-
Thank you for your response.
You are right I struggle at such a young age.
I just turned 40 and feel as if my body is beginning to fail me.
I had 2 perfectly normal pregnancies without any BP issues.

Ugh

I feel like I take sooooooo much medication.
Probably the NSAIDs and SSRI's that got me ...

I'll look into the histamine and mass cell
Thank you

What do you all consider remission?

No D and not taking prescription drugs?

Can remission be reached with diet alone and Not taking Asacol or Entocort ?

I started symptoms June '12

So it's been almost a year, so will it take a year befor I see Norman?

I've been on Asacol for 3 months and have ...

I have been on Asacol for 2 months and have seen some improvements.

My GI prescribed Entocort

I've been reading about entocort and had some questions.

I have moderate high blood pressure (prehypertension)
But my cardiologist was concerned with my pulse rate
It is never below 90.
He has wanted ...

No
But I will ask them to.
Thank you, Jon

I struggle to stand for long periods of time.
My work is retail and requires about 8 hours out of 9 standing.
I lost 35 pounds since my MC started and feel that much of it was muscle.

Tex had mentioned before that MC is considered a disability.
I have been out of work because of my symptoms, weight loss and weakness.
My GI doctor has not released me back to work yet.
But I was told today that my STD claim has been denied and I will
Need to write an appeal letter.
I was hoping ...

Norma,

I am also a newbie, Dec 2012
I have tried Kefir almost 2 cups per day for the last 2 weeks.
I have yet to try entocort, currently using Asacol.

From what I have read here, the kefir may not help right now
You gut is not healed enough to handle probiotics, plus it is
Dairy and many of us ...

IPA is India pale ale
Its really hoppy

Too bitter for me

Ok my opinion may be a little snobbish ...
Before MC I was kind of a beer snob.

Here in central Fl good beer is hard to find.
Went to my local ABC liquor.
Was pleased to find a few options, plus they have a build your own six pack
New Planet has a raspberry, light ale and an IPA.
Both the raspberry ...