Entocort and antihistamines?

Nancy · Post by **Nancy** » Wed Nov 13, 2013 10:02 am

Just wondering if taking antihistamines without knowing if you have mast cell issues would be beneficial? I started Entocort last week and it has helped a ton so not really having D problems at the moment. And what kinds of antihistamines do those with MC take? I don't have hayfever type allergies and the dr. did not order that test for mast cell problems when he did my scopes a couple weeks ago but I am now wondering about it as I've just finished Wayne's book.

Gloria · Post by **Gloria** » Thu Nov 14, 2013 3:57 pm

If Entocort is helping a lot, it's probably not necessary to take an antihistamine right now. If you begin having problems with high-histamine foods once you start to reduce Entocort, then you might consider an antihistamine. But usually problems occur because of additional food intolerances.

Gloria

wmonique2 · Post by **wmonique2** » Thu Nov 14, 2013 6:53 pm

if entecort is helping then why mess with success? histamine issues manifest themselves with severe nausea (and other symptoms) and nausea is relieved only by taking antihistamines...

Monique

Nancy · Post by **Nancy** » Thu Nov 14, 2013 6:59 pm

OK then. I'll not worry about mast cells. Thanks for the replies :)

Leah · Post by **Leah** » Thu Nov 14, 2013 7:39 pm

Entocort also helped me tremendously also. It wasn't until I weaned completely off of it, did I have questions about why I wasn't having normans ( but only going once a day). That's when I tried the antihistamines and found that they helped get me there.
-Remember, if you start to get a bit constipated, that is your signal to reduce the dose.
Leah

kayare · Post by **kayare** » Thu Nov 14, 2013 9:09 pm

I had the same experience as Leah. I added the antihistamines after the Entocort when I was much better but still not quite having normans. It made an immediate difference. Kathy

Nancy · Post by **Nancy** » Fri Nov 15, 2013 8:26 am

What antihistamine do you take? Do you take it everyday?
Things I want to know when I'm off Entocort.

wmonique2 · Post by **wmonique2** » Fri Nov 15, 2013 8:29 am

Nancy,

I take allegra. Non drowsy.

Monique

Leah · Post by **Leah** » Fri Nov 15, 2013 10:39 am

I take Allegra in the morning and one Benadryl at night.

Leah

kayare · Post by **kayare** » Fri Nov 15, 2013 8:33 pm

I take two Benadryl at night. It also helps me sleep.

Kathy

Gloria · Post by **Gloria** » Sat Nov 16, 2013 8:47 pm

Claritin RediTabs - one each morning for the past year.

Gloria

MaggieRedwings · Post by **MaggieRedwings** » Mon Nov 18, 2013 6:19 am

Calritin redi tabs and one every morning. Helping me out.

Maggie

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