Are these all one and the same, or are there differences?I had mentioned earlier that I was dxd 18 months ago, on Entocort for a couple months, and though not 'normal, if there is such a thing. Before Christmas, 'squirty D' came back so went back on Entocort for about a week before I had the 1st bout of severe V&D while on a trip to CA. I was controlled with Immodium and Zofran along with IV for hydration in ER. Then I was really constipated from the meds. I started getting back on track without any med when I had the V&D again. took zofran and again constipated. All along Ive been taking metamucil nightly as it was recommended by PMD before and after dx. Tex, I read the info on mast cell and don't know how to find out for sure if I have it. I have gotten some real insight from the info I've received and I can't thank you enough. It seems like a puzzle being put together. Genetic: my niece and her daughter are gluten intolerant. Histamine: We moved further East on LI, NY and since have developed asthma and allergic rhinitis, when I don't remember having allergies before. These enlightments have released my feelings that at 71 I'm suddenly 'falling apart'. Hallelujah!
Love and Blessings always, Lizbeth
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Hi Lizbeth,
There are at least 12 known different types of microscopic colitis. While the clinical symptoms and the treatment is the same for all of them, the diagnostic markers are different. IOW, as far as the patient is concerned, the differences between the different types is of academic interest only.
Metamucil is a bulk-producing laxative and fiber supplement. For most of us, it's contraindicated for MC, because it tends to make our symptoms worse (because we definitely don't need a laxative, and fiber irritates our intestines when they are already inflamed with MC, and prevents them from healing).
The easiest way to tell if you might have a problem with mast cells is to note whether any common allergy symptoms develop within 10 to 20 minutes after eating (such as a runny nose, watery eyes, throat congestion, itchy skin, a rash or a flushed appearance of the face, neck, or upper chest areas, increased heart rate or heart palpitations, etc.). Other symptoms that can take a day or so to develop, can include mouth sores, fever blisters, sores on the scalp, hives or weals somewhere on the body, etc.
Usually, if someone has mast cell issues, taking one or more antihistamines will help to reduce the symptoms (including relieving digestive symptoms, such as nausea or D), and a good response is additional proof of the existence of mast cell issues.
Yes, life does get interesting sometimes, as we age.
You're very welcome.
Tex
There are at least 12 known different types of microscopic colitis. While the clinical symptoms and the treatment is the same for all of them, the diagnostic markers are different. IOW, as far as the patient is concerned, the differences between the different types is of academic interest only.
Metamucil is a bulk-producing laxative and fiber supplement. For most of us, it's contraindicated for MC, because it tends to make our symptoms worse (because we definitely don't need a laxative, and fiber irritates our intestines when they are already inflamed with MC, and prevents them from healing).
Diagnosing mastocytic enterocolitis is relatively easy, as it can be done by restaining the slides made from your biopsy samples with a tryptase-based stain, so that the mast cells are more visible, and then reexamining the slides under a microscope to determine if the mast cell count exceeds the minimum threshold for a diagnosis (greater than 20 mast cells per 100 enterocytes). But anyone can have mast cell problems even if their mast cell count is normal, if their mast cells degranulate to dump histamine when they shouldn't. This is called mast cell activation disorder (MCAD), and it's much more difficult to diagnose.Lizbeth wrote:Tex, I read the info on mast cell and don't know how to find out for sure if I have it.
The easiest way to tell if you might have a problem with mast cells is to note whether any common allergy symptoms develop within 10 to 20 minutes after eating (such as a runny nose, watery eyes, throat congestion, itchy skin, a rash or a flushed appearance of the face, neck, or upper chest areas, increased heart rate or heart palpitations, etc.). Other symptoms that can take a day or so to develop, can include mouth sores, fever blisters, sores on the scalp, hives or weals somewhere on the body, etc.
Usually, if someone has mast cell issues, taking one or more antihistamines will help to reduce the symptoms (including relieving digestive symptoms, such as nausea or D), and a good response is additional proof of the existence of mast cell issues.
Yes, life does get interesting sometimes, as we age.
You're very welcome.
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.
Thanks, I'm discontinuing the metaucil. Haven't had much D of late, but am naeseous after most meals. I feel gasy and so take seltzer a
Lot to help bring it up and walk around a lot. I go to bed in fear that I'll have a bout of vomiting. I'm keeping a journal of the food which doesn't make me feel that way and hope to get a handle on the foods to eliminate.
Lot to help bring it up and walk around a lot. I go to bed in fear that I'll have a bout of vomiting. I'm keeping a journal of the food which doesn't make me feel that way and hope to get a handle on the foods to eliminate.
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Did you know that an antihistamine can help to prevent (or at least reduce) both nausea and D? Antihistamines won't reduce gas, though. In fact, they are more likely to cause gas, but usually not a large amount.
Tex
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.