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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
Yay! I've been waiting to see if anyone on here can relate to MC issues.I seem to have both IBS and MC. Awful combo. I tried colestyramine, but it didn't make much difference in my constant runs. The steroid, Bud...helped firm my stools a tad, but the side effects were intolerable. If I eat anything with fiber, I get pain and bloating to add to my five to seven daily watery stools. So no fruits and vegetables. And I used to be a vegan! Thank goodness I am not gluten or lactose intolerant. I consume lots of dairy and lots of white stuff. I was trying to take two Imodium twice a day, which helped lessen the frequency of my runs, but my heart started going into arrhythmia. I spent 12 awful 0years with atrial fib, and I don't want to go there again. So gulping down Pepto-Bismol seems to be the only thing that slows things down a bit. Anyone else find help for these constant watery stools?
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Hi..I had a lot of problems with immodium and mesalamine products..I passed out at work and made my colitis and bleeding much worse. My previous physician told me to take 2 immodium at a time four times a day..lots of side effects. Even the pharmacists at walgreens were concerned about the high dose for my age and size. I am seventy. I am off of those drugs and doing somewhat better. Hope you start feeling better. This is a journey, and not a pleasant one. Sincerely, Kitty2
I am newly diagnosed with MC . I have been keeping a food journal.It is all trial and error.
I thought of seeing a nutritionist, but it’s so expensive. I have been googling all my foods. I also take Budesonide . It has helped,but not something I want to take long term because of my A- fib. I’m seeing my Dr Tuesday. I will pass along any new information I get from her. Good luck.
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Hi Cathy,
Sorry to hear you’re suffering with MC. I have collagenous colitis which is similar to MC.
I was prescribed all the traditional meds, none controlled my symptoms. I am now on Entyvio infusions every 8 weeks and I feel much better with no symptoms or side affects, just can’t gain any weight.
I hope this information helps.
I can totally emphasize with what you’re going through.