MICROSCOPIC COLITIS SUPPORT

Tex,

MC is an equal opportunity disease - it affects rich people, poor people, tall people, short people, athletes, couch potatoes, people who are extremely health conscious, and those who wouldn't know a healthy diet if they say one. Yes we are all aware that MC can be triggered by many diverse ...

Thank you Lyn, Gloria, and Tex for your responses.

Tex, I may just talk to my GI or PCP about prescribing Tylenol with codeine to have on hand. I took it several years ago for knee pain and I know a prescription is required. I don't know why, but I hadn't thought about taking it for headache relief ...

Jodi,

The making of that dress had to be quite a challenge but it ended up being absolutely beautiful. Erica had to have been very appreciative of your efforts. I wish I knew how to sew like you do! I don't even mend things very well :) I enjoyed your pictures of the wedding and it looks like ...

Anyone,

I read somewhere that I should avoid Ibuprofen, Advil, Aleve, Aspirin, etc. I think they are called NSAIDS. What can I possibly take instead? I had a dental visit for routine teeth cleaning and check-up for a crown/implant procedure this morning and ended up with a bad headache when I ...

Angy,

Thanks for the warm welcome! The concept and implication of being diagnosed with CC is still pretty new to me. I had never heard of CC or Entocort prior to this week :) At this point, I have no idea if I will be continuing with a maintenance prescription for Entocort after the six weeks ...

Becky and Tex,

I just read the follow-up letter from my doctor. There was no mention of dietary restrictions so I will keep reading and researching GF diets and ask him about it at my next appointment. Becky, as far as future scheduling of colonoscopys, I am still on the 5 year schedule according ...

Tex,

Thanks for the clarification on the 2 weeks and taking Endocort. So far today, I am experiencing the "pleasantly surprised" factor and feeling pretty darn good for a change! I did notice that my face was flushed kind of red when I got up this morning. Perhaps this a side of effect of the ...

Becky,

I have a colonoscopy question. I hate them and the one I had the other day was only my second time. Actually, it's the prep part I hate :) Do you think I will have to have one annually now? Prior to the biopsy I was on a 5 year schedule.

Carol

Becky,

I'm beginning to notice a pattern of GF success stories. My Gastroenterologist blood tested me for Celiac Disease and my test was negative. When the nurse called with my biopsy results Thursday there was no mention of any dietary restrictions. I am expecting a letter from the Dr. with ...

Hi Jodi,

I'm going to try to stay optimistic for the next 6 weeks at least :) As a matter of fact, after just one day on Entocort, I've been doing better. I didn't have to take any Imodium all day and I even ate some coleslaw with my lunch. Maybe it's just a coincidence since Tex mentioned it takes ...

Thank you for your welcome Tex! I'm sure glad I found this site and I'm still in the process of reading all the great info you have here.

I'll probably have questions for you all later. I think the necessity of diet/food restrictions suggestions may be one of my first questions.

Have a great ...

Thank you for the welcome Courtney and clarification on s/e definition! It's very nice to know that I have come to a good place here and that I can't gross you people out :) !! Believe me, I've grossed myself (and dear husband) out several times recently in the middle of the night. That's probably ...

Thank you for the welcome Rose. What is s/e?

Carol, WI

Hi all,

I've been suffering from diarrhea for a couple of years and finally went in to see a Gastroentoligist. My use of Imodium, Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectate, pro-biotics (Kefir), and pre-biotics (Metamucil) as methods to control my bouts was no longer giving me the relief I need. I had a colonoscopy ...