Your tips on how to live with Lymphocytic Colitis/Collagenous Colitis

<p>I, too, have suffered for over 5 years with lymphocytic colitis, and nothing helps. I am seriously depressed, but don't what comes ftirst "the chicken or the egg" @kristimotch</p>

Hi @mpratto,

I'm so sorry that you are going through this; lymphocytic colitis can be debilitating, both physically and emotionally, but I want to assure you that you have come to the right place to find some answers.

@ekoltun6, @marymar, @cindyc, @helengee, @mjgarr, @mkzpony, @kristimotch, @ediep, @karne, do you have any insight and information that might help @mpratto?
Since LC is a form of Microscopic Colitis, I would also encourage you to visit this discussion thread on Connect: http://mayocl.in/2gHxHqq

@mpratto, could you tell us a bit more about yourself? How have you have managed this disease thus far?

I have Celiac as well s MC, I got prescription from my Dr, for Budesinide, only to find out it would cost me $1050.00 for 3 months!!!! I went to Canada Drug Company and now I pay $95.00 for the same 3 months. I am so much better using this drug, and I can afford it as well!

Tagging into this conversation so I can follow it. My local doctors are trying to determine if I have colitis; just had colonoscopy today.

I am joining as I was diagnosed with lymphocytic colitis at Mayo five months ago. I was prescribed budesonide 3 mg. It has helped. I have just returned to my doctor. He says I will probably need to take this for the rest of my life! I am now down to 1 cap. every other day.

Hello @lija, welcome to Connect. Thank you for jumping in to the conversation on lymphocytic colitis for your first post on Connect. We are glad to hear that the budesonide has helped.

Other than the medications, what other life adjustments have you made to cope with your diagnosis? Are you managing the colitis in any other ways than medications?

Does your insurance cover the expense, as mine was going to charge me $1050.00 3 months. I now purchase in Canada for $97.00

To answer your question, I am watching my diet, excercising, drinking more water and less coffee. No creamer which really gives me problems! I eat lots of salads and vegetables. My doctor advises if I am going to eat them, to steam or microwave instead of raw! Even salads! (Well, I haven't tried salads that way yet!). No skins or rough vegetables. No lactose or histamine releasing foods for awhile or artificial sweeteners except Stevia. Use Mega Spore probiotic (50 billion). Eat chia seeds or psyllium husk and ground turkey breast instead of beef (no red meat). No bread, instead corn tortillas, rice, potatoes, or quinoa. Popcorn for snacks. This is info I received at Mayo. I have just started but am willing to try anything they think will help!! If anyone has any things that help them, please let me know!

My supplemental insurance pays part. Good to know about much cheaper in Canada. Thanks!

Colitis is easier to treat.