stomach

I did take magnesium for about a week and stopped because of the diarrhea. .  Been off it good month but still have diarrhea. Could it have destroyed my stomach? 

No it wouldn't of or shouldn't have hurt your stomach. Not normally.

HI Eileen

So sweet of you to ask and to remember.  not great news.  I now have lymphocyctic colitis.  Another auto-immune.  It is not a terrible colitis if you have to have colitis. My BM's have actually gone back to normal. So I hope this inflammation will not return any time soon. For some reason I think it is from nuts. I was not eating nuts when it

became normal and the the other day I had a problem after i had nuts. Not terrible but it made me think what did I eat even tho my Dr.

said this has nothing to do with diet and i can eat whatever I want.    If it does he wants to put me on a 2nd steroid.  Imagine that, having to take 2 different steroids.  Talking to an holistic lady tomorrow night. Not sure what to do.  Any advice out there. Thanks

I found a very interesting website.  I think it will be approved so will post here, but if not will private message.

https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-topics/digestive-diseases/microscopic-colitis/Pages/facts.aspx

You'll note that prednisone is one of the medications used in treatment   Also that dietary changes may be recommended by the doctor.

At least you have a "label" and it isn't anything really nasty!

Funny your doctor said  that - I found

"Diet and activity

Patients should avoid or eliminate possible secretagogues, such as caffeine, and, when appropriate, lactose-containing products. A low-fat diet is advisable if steatorrhea is documented."

and the Mayo says:

"Changes to your diet may help relieve diarrhea that you experience with microscopic colitis. Try to:

- Drink plenty of fluids. Water is best, but fluids with added sodium and potassium (electrolytes) may help as well. Try drinking broth or watered-down fruit juice. Avoid beverages that are high in sugar or sorbitol or contain alcohol or caffeine, such as coffee, tea and colas, which may aggravate your symptoms.

- Choose soft, easy-to-digest foods. These include applesauce, bananas, melons and rice. Avoid high-fiber foods such as beans and nuts, and eat only well-cooked vegetables. If you feel as though your symptoms are improving, slowly add high-fiber foods back to your diet.

- Eat several small meals rather than a few large meals. Spacing meals throughout the day may ease diarrhea.

- Avoid irritating foods. Stay away from spicy, fatty or fried foods and any other foods that make your symptoms worse.

So obviously diet IS factor for some!.

I have been reading alot on it and I am surprised my Dr. said that.  I am watchingwh at I eat.  I think it may be nuts.  Eating less and less nowadays. Thanks for you note with so much wonderful information.  What a great chat room.

Gets boring as well as complex after a while doesn't it!!! Food I mean, not the chatroom!

Yes really struggling with what to eat. Lost a lot of weight.  Not sure how to get it back. 

I'm up for a fat transplant any time - I have at least 15 lbs to donate ...