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Anybody diagnosed with microscopic colitis?
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@ndough, I see a cardiologist because of my family history. Luckily, I don't seem to have the cardio issues my siblings or family do. My biggest problem is refractory Celiac, budesonide-resistant colitis, chronic gastritis, and pancreatic enzyme insufficiency. We are hoping this Entyvio will help. Budesonide is no longer an option for me, and neither is doing nothing. My diarrhea was so bad that my potassium levels are low, even with taking prescription potassium and magnesium and drinking 32 oz of pure coconut water a day (they went so low that I needed an IV).
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@szelisk Bananas. GREEN bananas (green is for diarrhea, very ripe for constipation). Will really help with your potassium levels. There is absolutely no history of heart disease in my family. None. I have always been extremely active. Younger years a professional dancer. When that ended, weight training. Normal to underweight. Normal to low blood pressure. Cholesterol fine. I even went through a Nuclear Stress Test (ICK) with flying colors.
Two years ago I had to have Triple A bypass with double femoral bypass surgery. During surgery I had a heart attack. The only culprit that could be found (per my GI) was having MC for 35+ years. Cardiologist and Vascular surgeon kept insisting it was genetic. As I said…nowhere in my family history.