microscopic (lymphocytic) colitis

A correction to my post about having my gallbladder out and the B12 shots having nickel.. they B12 shots (all but one kind have COLBALT in them) They left some metal suchers (?? clips??) in me when they took my gallbladder out..they could be made of cobalt.. .or some kind of metal.. I am very sensitive to metal and have been sick since I got my gallbladder out..google says it's normal to have them left in or out (conflici ng)..they need to be watched in case they move and create a problem..IDK.. I wish my dr had told me..I found these on a CT scan (after having had about 12 CTs..and they finally showed up..) So..I don't want to misinform anyone..thisis just what happened to me. (I did the prop and listed my allergies and said I was allergic to lidocaine and had a sticker on my gown saying so.. and 2 anetheologists (sp?)said "we won't be giving you lidocaine" BUT when I was on the surgery table I heard the nurse say "add the lidocaine".. I fought so hard she yelled" you guys get over here I can't hold this little lady down and they smashed that mask on my face so hard..theyn they told my sister in law. we're having trouble waking her up..so I talked to the hospital.. and they assured me they had a "new policy in effect".. no one gets stuff they are allergic to. 3 years later and I can hardly tolerate anything to eat. it's been a mess...God help us all!!

Hello and thank you for the message. Not sure if I was the correct recipient, as your greeting said [mailto:Hi@jlmp] . I have not been in touch for quite some time and was surprised, although pleasantly so, to hear from you.
I recently had a colonoscopy with removal of a benign polyp . As my microscopic colitis is now at the point of needing a biologic to control symptoms, not sure if this is the right choice for me given my history of lymphoma. I have an appt. at the end of this month to discuss with my G.I. specialist.
Thank you for your continued interest in my health .
Best for now, Jackie

@anniegk I had my gallbladder removed at age 71. At age 73 was diagnosed with EPI. At age 75 was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis. Before gallbladder removal I had a stomach that could handle anything.

@jlmp
Good morning.
I had my gallbladder out and then developed EPI and took Creon for years. Then they found a gallstone in my bile duct. After a month I quit the creon.
Have them do an ultrasound to make sure you don't have a stone stuck in the bile duct.
I got the microscopic colitis after my gallbladder also. I had been good for 3 years and now back in trouble. Just took 6 weeks of Budnesoide but did not help as much as in the past.
Watching your fat intake definitely helps but not completely. Also taking Pepto Bismol does settle the area.
Hope this helps you.

Have they done an ultrasound on the area? If not I would ask for that. I had a gallstone stuck in my bile duct and removing that helped.
Also hav you had your gallbladder removed? Just asking as that is when my microscopic colitis started.
Also watch your fat intake. That is a big issue.
I take Pepto Bismol daily up to 3 a day when having flare ups.
Budnesoide does help but not a long term solution
Hope this helps you.

I have microscopic colitis. I just had a section of colon taken out that had bad diverticulitis flare ups all the time. It went well. I've had one constant problem with this for several years - nausea! Once when they thought it was a diverticulitis flare, the Dr. started me on cipro. When it was discovered that it was not diverticulitis, they told me to stop the med, but I didn't because it's the best I have ever felt - no nausea! Since the surgery 2 weeks ago, the nausea is still there - all the time. It gets better when I take an anti-nausea med., but always comes back. Anyone have any idea or suggestions?

Hi @lpockat - just wanted to let you know I moved your post here so you could chat with others already discussing microscopic colitis such as @rebe410 @jlmp @ferguson23 and others. Hoping they will have some ideas on taming the nausea.

lpockat - how has the recovery from your surgery gone?

@lisalucier
Good morning
Wow do I feel for you!
The only thing I can think of is peppermint. I have on hand peppermint capsules I take when I feel that way. I buy the soft gets from Doterra. But some friends prefer the peppermint tea.
Keep us updated
Hoping for relief!

@lisalucier thank you - I was looking for an appropriate spot, and couldn't find one! Thank you for doing this.

@rebe410 I will try this- never really enjoyed tea, but will check out the soft gels from doterra. Thank you for taking the time to reach out to me.