MICROSCOPIC COLITIS SUPPORT

Couple of follow up questions, but first, my somewhat normal poo was my only movement yesterday, which is almost a bigger deal, 2, I gained 5 lbs over the weekend which I'll assume is my full digestive tract for the most part, I'm not going nuts over that fact, just a piece of information.

When u ...

I started intermittent fasting in April 2016, the big d started in may 2016. I really didn't connect the two.

5 weeks ago I went artificial sweetener free with very minor improvements. Last Monday I went to a 6 ingredient diet, beef, squash, sweet potato, homemade applesauce, banana and green beans ...

Is there a magnesium test other than serum?

Unsure of the application, but I had the roux en y, which bypasses that pyloric sphincter , so in essence I don't have one. Does that mean gastroparesis isn't possible in my digestive tract?

Could I have been magnesium deficient for all these years without a test picking that up?

Thanks to all of ...

I learned something today. After gastric bypass in 2004, I had a leak in "new" tummy following surgery, and because of my size /difficulty of surgery, it was decided to leave feeding tube in and let heal on its own, which took 3 months. When feeding tube was removed, I couldn't keep food down, this ...

Yes, your pork and beef should be safe.

Tex

So my beef and pork shouldn't be something I need to concern myself with eliminating from my diet right now? Can I ask why they are safe? Can I call the processor/butcher who packaged it for me to obtain bones from them that would also be safe for ...

I found the ancient mineral magnesium oil, ingredient is magnesium chloride, not elemental, unsure of the difference, but is this what I need?

Also, are magnesium and d3 water soluble? I am going to order d3 as well, just don't want to do the wrong thing *smiles*

back to the applesauce.....better to make homemade? specific type of apple that is best?

Lauria

I was in your shoes two years ago believe me things will get better it just takes time don't be in A rush .
It may seem like A dark road to follow but it will get better.
Hang in there

Terry

Thank you. It is very apparent that I am indeed not alone, and words of encouragement are ...

safe meats meaning:....since i am just beginning a phase one diet, safe is NOT beef pork or chicken, just clarifying *smiles*

also: Bone Broth

if not eating chicken pork or beef, can those bones be safely used for MY bone broth?

I have checked that out....I am trying to marry my food life now with where it needs to be....if that makes sense.

I dont like how i feel. I want and need to feel better. If this is what it is, and this is what it takes, then I guess God will see me through it....and that is just how its gonna be ...

I am just beginning, so the big D is never-ending, I dont know what I am or am not reacting to, so trying to get MY food list down to where it needs to be to begin elimination.

thanks so much for that help!

if you didnt give an absolute yes, then its a no in my book for now....*smiles*

Preparing for changing of the diet as a newly diagnosed member

So, I have found some meat replacements: Lamb, Venison, Fish (thats ok right?) and duck.

Can I buy a turkey at the supermarket and thats ok?
Canned peaches / pears? or are fresh preferable then cooked? or avoid this?
Instant potatoes ...

The calcium magnesium and zinc is an all-in-one that I started last June due to leg cramps, didn't help much if at all, so now that I type that out I see the insanity.

Recommendations on vit d? I will go back to see recent blood work to see what vitamins were tested

We purchase pork and beef from ...