MICROSCOPIC COLITIS SUPPORT

Hello everyone!

Well as it goes lately, when it rains it pours. I need help with a question about Asacol or just help in general.

When Nicole was at the worst of her symptoms, she had an episode where she passed out fell down her bedroom stairs and landed in her living room. She had no ...

Thanks Gabes !

I also appreciate the feedback and support from everyone!

Sharon

Karen - Thank you so much for your kind words. I have read a lot on these boards and wondered if Asacol will work for her.

Unfortunately at this time, her Gastro does not seem "too concerned" about how she is doing. It may be an unfair statement because he has only seen her three times, but her ...

Thanks so much for the replies so far.

Nicole has not tried Entecort as her insurance will not cover the drug.

With regard to the comments about oatmeal, that is the one thing that does not give her D or pain. Yes, it is full of wheat. Interesting isn't it.

She has a lot to consider moving ...

Hello:

I want to thank everyone for your continued support as my daughter finds her way through this illness. I wanted to ask a couple more questions that have come up and I need some advice.

Nicole has continued to have what she calls "gut pain" in the same exact spots in her large intestine. One ...

Hi Everyone and welcome to our new members!

I am new to the board myself, though not the patient with LC. My daughter who is 25 years old was diagnosed about 2 months ago and has been having a hard time accepting that she has LC as well as adjusting to life with it.

Nicole continues to suffer with ...

Robbie,

I understand how you feel. One Dr says one thing. The other disagrees and then sets another course. Through it all, at least in my daughter's case the inconsistency and uncertainty is "scary" at best. My daughter is set to go back to her Gastro Dr in January and is being followed by her ...

Thanks everyone so much for your kind words and comments! Unfortunately, my Daughter is not in the mode to accept what is happening to her. I guess she needs time to grasp all of this. I will keep everyone posted.

Hello to everyone on this message board. My Daughter Nicole is 25 and was recently diagnosed with Lymphocytic Colitis. It started in the summer. Her initial symptoms were pain in the gut area, nausea, vomiting, D over 8-10 times a day. I took her to the ER after she became dehydrated. CT scan ...