Anybody diagnosed with microscopic colitis?

@rebe410 Oh yes, I know all about fat intake! Even though I’ve had MC for over 35 years, it changed a lot after I had my gallbladder removed several years ago. I’ve always been really good about what I eat anyway, but wow…the slightest bit of fat. Holy cow.

@janstur

Stress is a giant trigger and guessing that's how we all started. The stress of a major surgery!

@ndough People say watch your fat intake but I am way underweight. It's a Catch-22!

@rebe410
So true!

@janstur but it doesn’t take much. And it’s also the kind of fat you consume. There’s a huge difference between olive oil (which is good for you) and vegetable oil (not). Read labels. Unsaturated fats are good for you, saturated not. However, your gallbladder is the “control valve”, so to speak, from your liver that releases appropriate amounts of fat into your system. Without it, well…. I’ve always been underweight until they removed my gallbladder!

@rebe410 The original stress for me was heat stress! Makes sense, it’s the biggest stressor on your body. And my flare ups would occur like clockwork at the beginning of each summer (I live in Texas).

@nycmusic Thank you so much for the encouragement, however I’m in my 70’s now and OA has pretty much taken over my hands anyway. I’m afraid my days of playing are done.

I wish we could have a group in person, but I'm all the way in Reno, NV.

I have lymphocytic colitis and Celiac Sprue. I was used to most of the symptoms but not the severity. It took many months to get diagnosed and treated. What has worked for me is Colestipol and or Cholestamine.
I don’t do any caffeine anything (coffee tea chocolate) no sugar or sweeteners and only healthy oils.
It can be tricky but after 3+ years I have periods of remission. Taking good pro and prebiotics and a good multivitamin is essential.
I don’t do Imodium or pepto at all…too many side effects (migraines mostly). AIP way of eating helps so much. (Urban AIP…life saver!)
Find a good gastroenterologist and find what works for you and your unique body. It doesn’t have to ruin your life although it seems like it at times. Know when to say “no can’t do that, I am just not up to it”…rest when you need to. HYDRATION and STRESS reduction are a must. It is doable!!! Sending love from this Grammy….

@ndough hugs ! enjoy listening in any way you can find.