Anybody diagnosed with microscopic colitis?

I have been on a very low dose of steroid for almost a month. This steroid is so mild. You do not have to worry about gaining weight on it. However, it is a steroid. I find it it seems to help, however, certain things will trigger the colitis for me. Caffeine, alcohol, certain supplements.

Please let us know how you make out with the acupuncturist! I am very interested in trying this.

I was diagnosed in 2018 with microscopic colitis. Suffered with all of the typical symptoms until i heard the SSRI, fluoxetine (prozac) I was taking, was causing the problems with MC. Stopping the antidepressant worked! Now however, every antidepressant I’ve tried since brings back the colitis. Have any of you found treatment for depression that does not wake up the beast? Any increase in serotonin makes the colitis bad.

Hello, I partially received this diagnosis. Actually, it is said to be partial, but the results showed that it was mild, I also had IBS, the doctor is not sure. Diarrhea increases these days, but turns into constipation in the afternoon. I recently had gastroenteritis and I still don't know how to resolve my diarrhea, IBS attack, or microscopic colitis. The pathology report is out and the result says this: Slightly increased levels in sections of ascending colon, colon mucosa samples, surface epithelium and crypt epithelium.
Lymphocyte entry is monitored. With trichrome, there is a slight increase in collagen in the subepithelial region. No additional findings regarding mucin were found. Although the findings are 'partial' support, if they are clinically compatible, it can be considered collagenous colitis. HK: Mucin, Trichrome. What awaits me now? The doctor prescribed Bizpomen. I am so afraid. I'm worried if it will turn into IBD.
The doctor didn't talk clearly but he said it came out once and we can't rule it out.

I was given Budesonide years ago for chronic microscopic colitis. However, even though it was meant for strictly the colon, mine was absorbed into my system, and began to affect my adrenal glands. So I've had to stop, and now there is nothing else to take. I am currently taking it, low dose 3 mg every day until I can begin Remicade Infusion, which I am very wary of.
Anyone else taking this? Very eager to hear from someone who is receiving it.

I will be starting Remicade infusion soon, and have no idea how it help, or how I'll react. Dr. says it's the next line of treatment, after Budesonide.
Comments?

Hi, @free73kja - welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Although this discussion is about Remicade for Crohn's and not colitis, I thought it might be useful and provide some members to interact with on this medication:

- Crohn's disease: Question about Remicade (Infliximab) https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/crohns-disease-2ed085/

I was initially diagnosed about 8 years ago. Unfortunately, all of the standard treatments did not work for me. After switching GI physicians (my old GI kept telling me this was IBS, not IBD), I later found out I was born with an abnormal pancreas as well. So, a majority of the pain I was experiencing was due to PEI (or EPI) Pancreatic Enzyme Insufficiency. The PEI replacement therapy has done wonders for the pain. Unfortunately, the MC symptoms still continue. (Oh, I also have Celiac and have been GF for over 20 years as well)

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I was just diagnosed with microscopic colitis. I had diarrhea all the time. Since taking budesonide I don’t have diarrhea anymore. It’s a really good drug. My stomach pains have subsided. It’s a temporary drug. I hope the diarrhea doesn’t come back once I finish the budesonide. Ask your doctor about this drug. I hope things work out for you. Good luck