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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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pichulita | @pichulita | May 20 3:08am
In reply to @piemonte "@pichulita I’ve never heard of either Visbiome or Akkermansia. Are they supplements? Where do you get..." + (show)
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@pichulita
I’ve never heard of either Visbiome or Akkermansia. Are they supplements? Where do you get them? Did your GI doctor recommend them?

Sorry for all the questions!

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@piemonte
Visbiome is an excellent probiotics. The doses run from 112.5 billion to 900 billion. I take the 112.5 billion. The Akkermansia is also very good for digestion and I take 100-150 billion. Both highly recommended by my GI. We also make our own kefir and I take lactose free, sugar free Fage yogurt. Very beneficial. I know it sounds like a lot of probiotics, but my G.I. assures me that with trillions of bacteria that we have in our gut, this isn’t too much. You do need to start each one slowly.

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debhammel | @debhammel | May 20 6:48am
In reply to @piemonte "@pichulita I’ve never heard of either Visbiome or Akkermansia. Are they supplements? Where do you get..." + (show)
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@pichulita
I’ve never heard of either Visbiome or Akkermansia. Are they supplements? Where do you get them? Did your GI doctor recommend them?

Sorry for all the questions!

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@piemonte Visbiome is a probiotic. You can order it online: https://www.visbiome.com/products/visbiome-capsules-2-pack

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piemonte | @piemonte | May 20 7:05am
In reply to @pichulita "@piemonte Visbiome is an excellent probiotics. The doses run from 112.5 billion to 900 billion. I..." + (show)
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@piemonte
Visbiome is an excellent probiotics. The doses run from 112.5 billion to 900 billion. I take the 112.5 billion. The Akkermansia is also very good for digestion and I take 100-150 billion. Both highly recommended by my GI. We also make our own kefir and I take lactose free, sugar free Fage yogurt. Very beneficial. I know it sounds like a lot of probiotics, but my G.I. assures me that with trillions of bacteria that we have in our gut, this isn’t too much. You do need to start each one slowly.

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@pichulita Thank you! I am always concerned about interacting with other medication.

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