Anybody diagnosed with microscopic colitis?

Posted by bobthebuilder54 @bobthebuilder54, Oct 12, 2011

Hi, wondering if anybody here has this for a dx. I have been having a flare for about two months, it is getting a little better with the meds but the doctor wants me to go on a short dose of steriods. I already have a muscle disease so hate to go the steriod route, (plus do not need to gain weight) lol. But if anyone has any hints for me I would appreciate it on how to control this. It is the longest flare I have had.
Susie

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margaretamelia | @margaretamelia | Feb 5 12:09pm

In reply to @ndough "Why are you having a colostomy?" + (show)

@ndough
My error should have typed colonoscopy not colostomy.
Sorry I'll check my mail before I send.

ndough | @ndough | Feb 5 2:28pm

🫢. Whew

ndough | @ndough | Feb 5 2:32pm

The only way to identify MC is through a colonoscopy. The GI will need to take biopsies from several different locations in your colon (not painful). How would the long term use of Celebrex cause this?

donnagail | @donnagail | Feb 11 7:33pm

No gluten
No dairy
No proceesed food
No proccessed sugar
No alcohol
No fun

This diet isn't all that hard. Its basically paleo. Stay away from wheat pastas, choose corn and rice pasta, etc, choose GF bread, No junk food, pastries, donuts, etc.

ndough | @ndough | Feb 11 8:12pm

In reply to @donnagail "No gluten No dairy No proceesed food No proccessed sugar No alcohol No fun This diet..." + (show)

@donnagail I hate the no fruit or vegetables part - fresh, frozen or canned.

donnagail | @donnagail | Feb 11 8:48pm

In reply to @ndough "@donnagail I hate the no fruit or vegetables part - fresh, frozen or canned." + (show)

@ndough You can't have any fruit or veggies?

ndough | @ndough | Feb 12 9:15am

In reply to @donnagail "@ndough You can't have any fruit or veggies?" + (show)

@donnagail Too much fiber in most. I can have apples if I peel them. Bananas as long as they are on the green side. Blueberries, but really have to limit them. No green veggies, again too much fiber. You need to remember, diet is basically a high carb diet.