Information and opinions on Inflammatory Bowel Disease from Mary Lee at MyIBDCentral.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/38882 http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/38882/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/38882 http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/38882/51753/evidence-microscopic Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:54:46 -0500 Mary Lee 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 celiac disease, but I know I need to stay on the gluten-free diet to keep things that way.  I plan on calling the GI doc tomorrow for more... http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/38882/51753/evidence-microscopic http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/38882/38955/thinning-hair Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:38:07 -0400 Mary Lee I have had microscopic colitis for 2 years - I take Entocort 6 gm daily and 200 mg of Asacol 3 times a day.  Initially, things seemed to be ok but now it seems as if my hair is thinning.  I know Asacol has hair loss as a side effect but I don't think this is the cause.  I question if I'm absorbing nutrients completely.  Has anyone else had this issue?  I do take vitamins/minerals, fish oil, and flaxseed oil daily. ... http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/38882/38955/thinning-hair http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/38882/35212/nurse-ibd Sun, 27 Jul 2008 16:36:39 -0400 Mary Lee  I was diagnosed two years ago with Microscopic Colitis.  17 years prior I was diagnosed with celiac disease and irritable bowel syndrome.  I take Asacol and Entocort.  My frustration is with abdominal pain.  I am constantly pulling things out of my diet that may be problematic but sometimes I get flares for no reason.  Any thoughts for those of you out there? http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/38882/35212/nurse-ibd