MICROSCOPIC COLITIS SUPPORT

So am I reading correctly that the benzodiazepine family including diazepam (Valium), alprazolam (Xanax), clonazepam (Klonopin), flurazepam (Dalmane), and others, are not good to be taking with MC? I either missed them on the list or they are named something else I am not recognizing.

Thanks.

I'm a little late getting caught up on this string. I did originally ask about the z-pac and it sounds like a discussion arose from this topic. I did want to give a heads up that over the course of my taking the z-pac, I got really, really bad D. Started the night after I began and was really bad by ...

Thanks for your response Tex!

Yes, I've suffered from chronic sinus infections in the past, due to outdoor allergies. Through the use of allergy med's and a Neti Pot, been able to reduce my sinus infections to about 0-1 a year. Although I typically use the neti pot in spring and summer, and use it ...

I can't tell you how much it means to me to have this. I got a sinus infection and was prescribed a Z-pac today. Called stomach dr to see if there was any reason I shouldn't take it, but didn't hear back. Been trying to fight off this infection for 2 weeks now and didn't want to wait any longer, so ...

Hi,
Can I get some basics on making bone broth?

Thanks!

Michele

Been having a very mild/dull pain about an inch above my belly-button for about a week now. This is a new type of discomfort from my past stomach issues and diagnosis of MC this last April. I'm waiting on doctor to call back but in the mean time, went to store and bought Turmeric. (Turmeric Supreme ...

My appt is 8:45am. Maybe I'll see ya there!

Hello Toritagg. We will be neighbors; I'm in Highlands Ranch. :grin: I am so sorry to hear everything going south for you this last January. I can only imagine how frustrating that is after having a limiting diet that seemed to be working. The Budesonide seems to be working well for me, no side ...

Thanks Tex. That makes more sense. So that leads me to another question.

Can biopsy's be taken of the smaller intestine or stomach and find MC? My older sister had stomach issues her whole life, and about 3 years ago, had her colon removed. She suspects we may have the same thing going on, but ...

Well apparently I under-estimated how good I have felt this week. I ventured out tonight for a fish taco, and by fish taco I mean a corn tortilla w/grilled mahi mahi, plain. To be completely honest, I took a few drops of the cilantro sauce (mostly cilantro, onion and jalepeno) and just dripped a few ...

I need to correct myself. I said I'm eating whole-wheat gluten-free bread. I meant to say whole grain. I buy the Udi's Gluten Free and they have option of white or whole grain. I figured with the hypoglycemia, I should be choosing the whole grain.

I have not been tested since I was diagnosed. Is ...

I feel like I am finally making headway and want to thank you all for your wonderful info and advice. I am on my 4th day of feeling good; I'm sure Entecort and strict diet are both contributing. I'm being very strict about my gluten and dairy intake, and only eating cooked veggies, along with ...

The one thing about pepto I didn't mention, was she just wanted me on it for only a week. I will be off that in a couple more days and only taking 2 tablets at this point instead of the 4 I started with.

The way my insurance explained to me, is that Enterolab is Out of Network to my plan, which ...

Thank you all.

I already called insurance and found out they would not pay for the Enterolab and I'm willing to do it, even out of pocket.

Tex, I got in touch with the office of Dr Scot Lewey. I think he may have moved practices, here is his current info:

Peak Gastroenterology Associates in ...

Thank you both Leah and Tex for your replies. I am SO grateful for the help that is available on this support site.

I think I am going to request the Enterolab testing, as I'm very anxious to know what my food sensititivities are and at the very least, do as you suggested with getting tested for ...