Beta Blocker May Have Beneficial Side Affect For CC ???

tlras · Post by **tlras** » Sun Oct 07, 2012 2:09 pm

Interesting about the Pepcid. I took Alka Seltzer for years and finally had to give it up once I got this disease. But I really don't need it anymore.

The one beta blocker I took that I had totally forgotten about that worked the best for me was Zebeta....can't remember the Generic name. Of course, had the D from it.

My pulse easily gets up to 120, assuming it probably does going up a flight of stairs but haven't checked it lately. I've had Tachycardia for 15 years but its benign they say. They'd rather me be on a beta blocker but doesn't look like that's gonna happen for now. I actually think my pulse has gone down since I've changed my diet. No more fluttering or palpitations!

Carol....maybe a diuretic with the Atenolol will help your BP. It's only supposed to work on blood pressure and not the heart rate.

Gabes....wow! 12 months in remission. I hope I can say that one day. Nice to hear that the BP meds didn't set off another few months of chronic inflammation. Yay!

Terri

mbeezie · Post by **mbeezie** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 8:49 pm

I just saw this thread and scanned through the posts. Beta blockers are contraindicated for people with mast cell issues, so for those of you reacting it may further point to mast cell issues. Beta blockers sent me to the ER. You might want to see if you can take another drug instead. I seem to remember the moderator of the mast cell forum saying that people with mast cell issues who need beta blockers must also take glucagon.

Gabes, BTW, I also reacted to Calcium channel blockers.

Mary Beth

Gabes-Apg · Post by **Gabes-Apg** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 1:05 am

Terri
minimising/elminating inflammation and doing all one can to heal the gut is definately worth all the hard work it takes.

I am still on a low inflammation, low histamine, bland, small amount of ingredients eating plan.
While ever i have these other things going on, i still need to nuture and look after my body, as remission in MC world can be a bit fragile.

Marybeth - you are angel - thanks for the valuable additional info.

Long story short of the adventures of my week, the doctor i was seeing (3rd one in 4 months) quit on monday and i have had to source a totally new GP, medical centre, organise all the records to transfer etc. I have an appointment on friday. I will do some pre research and fingers crossed that taking a glucagon locker will be the piece of the puzzle as the issues of the past 6 weeks.

My last colonscopy report (the one that said the MC was not active) does have a statement about the presence of mast cells, i hope it is enough to help them see that is a contributing factor.

mbeezie · Post by **mbeezie** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 1:12 am

Gabes,

There was a typo in my post . . . it's beta blocker plus glucagon. Good luck with your new doc.

Mary Beth

tlras · Post by **tlras** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 7:37 am

Mast cell issues? I don't even know what that is. Another thing to research I suppose.

Very interesting...thanks!

Terri