Hi Sue,
Please reread my post. I decided to add some information just as you were posting.
In the treatment of this disease, we're all our own guinea pigs in our own lab experiment. We're probably some of the most motivated researchers in the world.
Tex
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K, makes sense. I'm very glad I only took a very tiny amount. I guess that explains why the "almond experiment" I did the other day made things better in one way but worse in another.
I am going to hope that the Asacol will reduce the inflammation that the psyllium inadvertently causes. Won't know till I try, right? Hope I don't end up eating those words (but hey, if my system can handle them, maybe "words" will be my new diet - there's got to be SOMETHING I can safely eat!) :)
Sue
I am going to hope that the Asacol will reduce the inflammation that the psyllium inadvertently causes. Won't know till I try, right? Hope I don't end up eating those words (but hey, if my system can handle them, maybe "words" will be my new diet - there's got to be SOMETHING I can safely eat!) :)
Sue
Sue
Diagnosed November 2004, Used Asacol and Lialda, sometimes worked, sometimes made it worse. Entocort always works but hate it. Remission only lasts 3-6 months and then back on Entocort. Enterolab test July 2017, now gluten free. Time will tell!
Diagnosed November 2004, Used Asacol and Lialda, sometimes worked, sometimes made it worse. Entocort always works but hate it. Remission only lasts 3-6 months and then back on Entocort. Enterolab test July 2017, now gluten free. Time will tell!
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wonderwoman
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Tex, the discussion is about Metamucil, which is psyllium, How about Citrucel which is Methylcellulose, a bulk forming fiber that is also known to absorb the water and control diarrhea.
Charlotte
The food you eat can be either the safest and most powerful form of medicine, or the slowest form of poison. Ann Wigmore
The food you eat can be either the safest and most powerful form of medicine, or the slowest form of poison. Ann Wigmore
Charlotte,
Theoretically, Citrucel should be safer to use for someone with MC, because it is made with 100% non-fermentable fiber. Metamucil, on the other hand, consists of fermentable fiber, so it can lead to gas production.
Tex
Theoretically, Citrucel should be safer to use for someone with MC, because it is made with 100% non-fermentable fiber. Metamucil, on the other hand, consists of fermentable fiber, so it can lead to gas production.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
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Sue and all,
Just wanted to add this note to my own story: After having been on the psyllium for months, and not being able to get off it without a major relapse into WD, about a month ago I had a significant asthma attack and ended up having to take 5 days of prednisone. While I was on that, I figured there'd never be a better time to get off the psyllium. So I took myself off the psyllium and added a GF,DF probiotic. I was able to manage both transitions and now seem to be doing reasonably well on both counts.
So I am no longer taking the psyllium, and am glad I don't seem to need it.
Deanna
Just wanted to add this note to my own story: After having been on the psyllium for months, and not being able to get off it without a major relapse into WD, about a month ago I had a significant asthma attack and ended up having to take 5 days of prednisone. While I was on that, I figured there'd never be a better time to get off the psyllium. So I took myself off the psyllium and added a GF,DF probiotic. I was able to manage both transitions and now seem to be doing reasonably well on both counts.
So I am no longer taking the psyllium, and am glad I don't seem to need it.
Deanna