I have had MC for 18 years. Was on Budesonide 15 years, which is the main go to for Gastroenterology. Its a steroid with many side effects. Thinning of skin, easy brusing, bloating, some research link to thining of bones in the lower back and more, but it does help. Thinning of bone in lower back and other side effects is why I got off it. I control most of it with diet. Most MC patients are gluten sensitive and some are dairy sensitive. I suggest you read Wayne Persky's book Microscopic Colitis and also his Microscopic diet book.