I was diagnosed two years ago with MC. Life has been a challenge...I was told it was an autoimmune disorder, but only given Budesonide no diet or other advice as the doctor thought it was a minor inconvenience...minor to him maybe, but changed my life! I tried the Auto Immune Protocol Diet for three months and can't say I saw much improvement. I have eliminated dairy, sugar, caffeine, gluten, and alcohol and still have flares that can last for days. I weaned off the budesonide and use Immodium or Lomtil to get through bad times. Then last December I developed Alopecia (confirmed by biopsies) which is also an autoimmune disorder. The doctor stated with one autoimmune disorder, I was 70% more likely to have another. I am 70 and Alopecia usually occurs in young children and young adults.