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Anybody diagnosed with microscopic colitis?
Hi, wondering if anybody here has this for a dx. I have been having a flare for about two months, it is getting a little better with the meds but the doctor wants me to go on a short dose of steriods. I already have a muscle disease so hate to go the steriod route, (plus do not need to gain weight) lol. But if anyone has any hints for me I would appreciate it on how to control this. It is the longest flare I have had.
Susie
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@janstur That’s a perfect storm of misery.
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4 Reactions@ndough I’m still taking 3mg budesonide 4 days a week. But if I had a flare, I’m sure I would be in your same predicament.
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1 Reaction@rebe410 You mean pepto bismal? Your autocorrect is trying to take over, I think. The pepto bismal did always work great for me, but I can no longer take it. I’m on blood thinners (since a year ago) and Pepto has salicylic acid in it. One more reason I can’t take Budesonide - not for cardiovascular patients. And I also just found out that I should have called my cardiologist right away when it flared up. I did not know. But I really can’t get out to his office.
@janstur Of course you have an UTI. With mc, it is impossible to keep yourself clean, especially at night. The bacteria gets into your urethra and BOOM, another UTI.
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1 Reaction@rebe410 I can’t even begin to imagine trying to stay cool in Arizona unless I just became a hermit. Wasn’t Dante from there?
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I did, me and auto correct are not the best of friends.
Sorry you can't take it, we are very limited on what we can take!
Hope you feel better soon!
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The summers can be tough but we love the rest of the year.
Not sure
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1 Reaction@rebe410 that’s about the way I feel about Texas, I guess. At least the weather.
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Everywhere seems to have good and bad. Never have found a perfect place!
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1 Reaction@ndough You should look into a toilet-seat bidet, which is easy to install and hugely helpful. I've had mine for three years with no problems. They ran about $300 when I bought it -- could be more now. But if I had to replace mine, I would gladly pay 3 or 4 times that much. Truly a lifesaver for anyone with MC. Cleans gently and completely both front and rear. Check it out on the internet.
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