I started having G.I. issues about 15 Mos ago. Meds regularly taken: metformin, citalopram, simvistatin and loratidine. I started taking omeprazole 40 mg 2x/day because I have sinus issues and chronic postnasal drip which led to GERD and then stomatitis. I only drank decaffeinated coffee and I do consume dark chocolate daily (a vice). I elevated the head of my bed and followed all instructions for a GERD and also started drinking papaya juice in the morning for about a month or two however I consistently have no sugar ginger juice every morning and mix it with hot water creating my own ginger tea with no sweetener. About a year after this, I was still taking omeprazole 40 mg twice a day, a started having significant loose bowel movements and diarrhea, started a BRAT diet, no milk, no alcohol, no sweeteners or sugary foods, no carbonated drinks or raw veggies and no coffee/caffeine/chocolate. Following a colonoscopy with biopsies, I was diagnosed with microscopic colitis. I have discontinued omeprazole and started using Zantac and started taking a probiotic and using a fiber supplement mixed with water twice daily. About a month following the diagnosis my bowel movements are now about 1-2 daily and a decent consistency (previously loose and up to 10 daily).

Any other suggestions? I am going to start re-introducing foods into my diet, I previously ate a salad every day and this is killing me!

Ty!