Information and opinions on health from Mary Lee at HealthCentral.com. 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/profiles/c/38882/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/38882/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/38882/index 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