I had a colonoscopy and gastroscopy last week. My GI sent a letter today that said the biopsies of my colon show no microscopic colitis. Does this mean it is in remission or completely gone forever? Do I just stop taking my colitis meds? My gastroscopy showed no evidence of ce...
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Ali
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 05:40 PMMary Lee's colonoscopy
Hope Trachtenberg-Fifer
Friday, December 12, 2008 at 05:36 PMMary Lee, your colitis is now what is often called " quieiscent," in the medical world. The term is used to refer to a chronic disease that is seemingly in remission, because it is causing no trouble or is without symptoms right now. The word "quiescent" comes from the Latin "quiescere", to become silent. Quiescent often suggests a temporary cessation of activity, as in "a quiescent disease."
So, your colitis has not gone away. It is silent; it is resting. As Ali correctly points out, you do need to continue with your maintenance meds to, hopefully, stay in remission as long as possible.
My best,
Hope
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Mary Lee
Friday, December 12, 2008 at 08:52 PMAs a bachelor's prepared registered nurse for 17 years, I appreciate your collegial response. Thank you.re: re: Mary Lee's colonoscopy
Hope Trachtenberg-Fifer
Friday, December 12, 2008 at 08:59 PMYou are so welcome, my friend and colleague.
Stay well.
Hope
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I would definitely stay on your meds unless and until you talk with your doctor and he/she tells you to stop. I don't think colitis just disappears, though I'm not too familiar with microscopic colitis (I have ulcerative colitis), and stopping meds could bring you right out of remission. I am glad to hear that your symptoms all seem to be under control!