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Newly diagnosed with microscopic colitis

I was diagnosed 2 days ago with Lymphocytic Colitis, which is a form of Microscopic Colitis. I'm thankful that it's not Ulcerative Colitis, but by the same token, there is very little research on this form of colitis.

After a rough summer, I'm symptom free right now, but at a bit of a standstill. Now, that I've gotten this diagnosis at what is labeled as a chronic disease, what's next? The GI doctor told me about a med, but mainly that's just if I have a flare. I eat pretty well and am not entirely sure I'd need to significantly change my diet or go gluten free.

Does anyone fall into this category of a "wait and see" approach with regard to your colitis diagnosis and if so, what is your protocol of moving forward with this condition?

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