I stopped taking Ibuprofen after my MC diagnosis. But, at times my back will go out. Right now I am having joint pain in my hips that is keeping me up at night. Tylenol isn't helping. I strted taking MSM (sulphur) a few weeks ago and that seems to be helping some.
Just wondering if anyone has had any luck with any OTC meds that are not affecting their gut negatively? Aleve?
Options to Ibuprofen?
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NSAIDs such as Ibuprofen are the class of medications most commonly associated with drug-induced MC, so that makes them very risky for someone who has MC.
I take glucosamine sulfate and flax seed oil to prevent minor joint aches, and whenever that doesn't work, it's usually a sign that traces of gluten may be slipping into my diet, so I have to track down the source.
Tex
I take glucosamine sulfate and flax seed oil to prevent minor joint aches, and whenever that doesn't work, it's usually a sign that traces of gluten may be slipping into my diet, so I have to track down the source.
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.
Marty,
Another painkiller that's safe to use (from an MC perspective) is tramadol (Ultram).
There are natural analgesics, such Boswellia serrata, but Boswellia can be expensive, since it seems to take a lot of it to be effective for most of us, and there are no established doses for the purpose.
Tex
Another painkiller that's safe to use (from an MC perspective) is tramadol (Ultram).
There are natural analgesics, such Boswellia serrata, but Boswellia can be expensive, since it seems to take a lot of it to be effective for most of us, and there are no established doses for the purpose.
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.
pain relievers
Some interesting questions and comments here.
In addition to CC, my Rheumy also finds "markers" for Sjorgren's, Raynaud's, Fibromyalgia, etc. No question related to the CC - but no one connects the dots.
The Gastro put me on Celebrex to replace the NSAID'S. And Entecort, and Lialda for the CC. Just barely controls my pain level especially in cold weather. The Rheumy put me on Hydroxychloroquine to slow down the joint damage. For the first time in my life I need a pill organizer! I also take glucosamine/MSM, turmeric, Vit. D, B-12 etc.
I went on the SCD diet 2 years ago when diagnosed. Helped some. But now I get it that CC is really it's own animal! I will do the elimination diet to try to hone in on my culprits. Hopefully, can wean myself off the Entecort so that I can get a good Enterolab result.
After doing the elimination diet for awhile (how long?) what's the best way to "provoke" with introduced food. I'm not even going to try gluten. But dairy products, etc. would be nice...
In addition to CC, my Rheumy also finds "markers" for Sjorgren's, Raynaud's, Fibromyalgia, etc. No question related to the CC - but no one connects the dots.
The Gastro put me on Celebrex to replace the NSAID'S. And Entecort, and Lialda for the CC. Just barely controls my pain level especially in cold weather. The Rheumy put me on Hydroxychloroquine to slow down the joint damage. For the first time in my life I need a pill organizer! I also take glucosamine/MSM, turmeric, Vit. D, B-12 etc.
I went on the SCD diet 2 years ago when diagnosed. Helped some. But now I get it that CC is really it's own animal! I will do the elimination diet to try to hone in on my culprits. Hopefully, can wean myself off the Entecort so that I can get a good Enterolab result.
After doing the elimination diet for awhile (how long?) what's the best way to "provoke" with introduced food. I'm not even going to try gluten. But dairy products, etc. would be nice...
Hopeful
I was dx fibro, & osteoarthritis and on several pain meds which didn't actually relieve the pain, just took the edge off.
After my dx with MC & UC and adjusting my diet I was able to get off all my meds completely. Now I take arthritis strength Tylenol occasionally when I overdo it or get 'glutened' by mistake.
Muscle and joint pain is a common complaint here and many PP report their pain lessened if not completely gone after adopting a strict diet.
I was dx fibro, & osteoarthritis and on several pain meds which didn't actually relieve the pain, just took the edge off.
After my dx with MC & UC and adjusting my diet I was able to get off all my meds completely. Now I take arthritis strength Tylenol occasionally when I overdo it or get 'glutened' by mistake.
Muscle and joint pain is a common complaint here and many PP report their pain lessened if not completely gone after adopting a strict diet.
Theresa
MC and UC 2014
in remission since June 1, 2014
We must all suffer one of two things: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. ~Jim Rohn
MC and UC 2014
in remission since June 1, 2014
We must all suffer one of two things: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. ~Jim Rohn