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I am looking for others diagnosed with microscopic colitis
Digestive Health | Last Active: Oct 27, 2023 | Replies (198)Comment receiving replies
I was diagnosed with lymphcytic colitis about a year ago. I refused anything with steroids in it because of my age (72) and my osteoporosis. It comes and goes. I have no pain just immediate diarrhea. I have tried Pepto Bismol in the past and after a few days I was constipated. Now I am trying it for 3 months taking 2 pills 3X a day. So far today, it hasn't worked. I am down to 107lbs. My lipase is a little elevated at 154 but it was 215 a weeks ago. My amylase was 91 a few weeks ago. I have had it higher and see a gastroenterologist with Mayo. Soon to be referred to the Pancreatic Department in May to continue to follow up. I honestly don't know what is causing this colitis or how I got it or why it comes and goes! I work out twice a week with a Wellness coach. I'm even considering antidepressants because of the amount of stress I've been under. Any ideas would be helpful?
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I feel for you, I suffered with this as well.
STEROIDS- ask your doctor, steroids for me were a lower dose which is tapered over many weeks. May not impact you as much as it will benefit you.
ANTI-DIARRHEA - loperamide/Imodium along with eating a “BRAT” diet during exacerbation: banana, white rice, plain unsweetened applesauce, plain white toast worked for me
Stress does not help so any anti stress measures are good.
Not sure what my amalyse & lipase were.
QUESTION: are you on omeprazole? That was my cause.