Repeat Collagenous Colitis "flare"

@fdixon63
I only needed the initial treatment with the 4 injections. However, the doctor mentioned that if the colitis returns I could take methotrexate orally.
The other autoimmune condition I had did not go away with Budesonide- better though. I decided that I wanted to try Imuran. It definitely suppresses your immune system- I ended up having several different infections, getting worried. I quit after 7 months. I had regular blood tests to monitor blood counts.

I'm glad to say that the Budesonide (after 8 days) seems to be helping. I would be very concerned to take another med (i.e. imuran) that would suppress my immune system as I have four bacterial lung infections and lichen planus. Thanks, I appreciate your input.

Hi, what's a colon calming diet and is it a diet you are on all the time? Thx

@bettwils16

This is the google search where I found it.

colon calming diet for IBD or colitis

It brings up several pages I found useful.

This has been my north star for several weeks and it is really helping. I eat a piece of white low fiber toast w/Manuka honey first thing on morning. Two hours later i eat one scrambled egg with no butter and half a piece of toast. For lunch I have two slices rolled up of black forest ham and a bowl of plain white rice, salt only with one serving of canned diced peaches no sugar added, drained. For dinner I have a grilled turkey patty with steamed new potatoes no butter and overcooked green beans (I get the individual serving cups and microwave them).

I have been religious and i am much better but I am still taking 6-9 capsules of pepto bismol a day to get the benefit of its anti bacteria/anti inflammatory properties.

From the google link:

A colon calming diet for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or colitis can include different foods depending on whether you're experiencing a flare-up or not:

During a flare-up
Low-fiber foods are easier to digest and less irritating to the gut. You can try:
White grains or starches with less than 2 grams of fiber per serving
Well-cooked vegetables like green beans, carrots, mashed potatoes, asparagus tips, and pureed squash
Canned or soft fruits like peeled apples, bananas, cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon

Between flares
You can try eating a wide variety of foods, including:
Fruits and vegetables
Whole grains
Lean protein like lean meats, tofu, fish, and eggs
Low-fat and nonfat dairy products
High-calcium foods like yogurt, kefir, collard greens, and milk if you can tolerate lactose
Foods with probiotics like yogurt, tempeh, kimchi, miso, and sauerkraut
Healthy fats like omega-3 fatty acids, olive oil, and canola oil

Thank you! Very interesting, alot to learn.

Update to add that I am two weeks into a 9 week course of 9mg a day and my symptoms are much improved this time.

Just as an update, i met with Gastro and after extensive symptom review, he reinstated Budesonide 9mg x 8 weeks and then we will taper from there. I am still following my low fiber, low sugar, low bulk diet. Between the two i have now gone 4 days without an anti-diarrheal. I am very hopeful!!