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Lymphomatic Colitis. Taking Pep To Bismol. Proper Diet Meals Needed?
Hi! I ve been diagnosed with Lymphomatic Microscopic Colitis. I m taking Pepto Bismol for 6 - 8 weeks. I m on my 4th week. I was told not to concern myself with diet and that this condition will be resolved soon. I don;t feel that I can rely on getting rid of the bouts of cramps, gas and urgency to run to the bathroom. I would like a diet broken down to meals: breakfast, lunches and diners if possible. I think I can perservere and heal myself. Can you provide me with meals that I can eat?? I believe that improper inflamatory meals could have caused this problem and I feel that I can heal myself with the proper diet and help. I m 75 and aware of the importance of vitamins (A -Z) which I take. I thought I caused inflamation to my colon by taking Vit. C Crystals (500) or more a daily. In addition, I did eat lots of oranges. I don t drink and my breakfasts (yogurt, fruit, flaxseed) are made in the bullet. I look 50 yrs. old and my figure is that of a 40 year old. I work out. My weight is 123/124. I am not on medications. Can I obtain meal listings from you?? Thanks, Ellen
Fri, 22 Nov 2013
hello there!
thank you for asking.
here are the dietry Modifications you need.
-avoid or eliminate possible secretagogues, such as caffeine, and lactose-containing products.
-Avoid NSAIDs .
Here are the list of medication you can try for your lymphocytic colitis after discussing with your GP.
1-Antidiarrheal agents
a-Loperamide (Imodium AD)
b-Diphenoxylate hydrochloride/atropine sulfate (Lomotil)
c-Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol)
2-Anion exchange resins
a-Cholestyramine (Questran, LoCholest)
3-Antispasmodics
a-Hyoscyamine (Levsin SL, Levbid, Symax, Cystospaz)
4-Topical anti-inflammatory drugs
a-Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine EN-tabs)
b-Mesalamine (Asacol, Pentasa)
5-Corticosteroids
a-Prednisone (Deltasone, Orasone, Sterapred)
b-Budesonide (Entocort EC)
6-Immunosuppressant drugs
a-Azathioprine (Imuran), 6-mercaptopurine (Purinethol)
b-Methotrexate (Folex, Rheumatrex)
remember it take 6 months to resolve.50 % resolve. 15 percent persist. Diarrhea wax and wane.
the best of all option is to see the gastroenterolist for your treatment plan and have a better assessment.
Good Luck
Dr S khan
thank you for asking.
here are the dietry Modifications you need.
-avoid or eliminate possible secretagogues, such as caffeine, and lactose-containing products.
-Avoid NSAIDs .
Here are the list of medication you can try for your lymphocytic colitis after discussing with your GP.
1-Antidiarrheal agents
a-Loperamide (Imodium AD)
b-Diphenoxylate hydrochloride/atropine sulfate (Lomotil)
c-Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol)
2-Anion exchange resins
a-Cholestyramine (Questran, LoCholest)
3-Antispasmodics
a-Hyoscyamine (Levsin SL, Levbid, Symax, Cystospaz)
4-Topical anti-inflammatory drugs
a-Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine EN-tabs)
b-Mesalamine (Asacol, Pentasa)
5-Corticosteroids
a-Prednisone (Deltasone, Orasone, Sterapred)
b-Budesonide (Entocort EC)
6-Immunosuppressant drugs
a-Azathioprine (Imuran), 6-mercaptopurine (Purinethol)
b-Methotrexate (Folex, Rheumatrex)
remember it take 6 months to resolve.50 % resolve. 15 percent persist. Diarrhea wax and wane.
the best of all option is to see the gastroenterolist for your treatment plan and have a better assessment.
Good Luck
Dr S khan
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