Hi Busy Mom,
Thank you for posting your experience, because as far as I can tell, the personal experiences of the members here are worth more to newly-diagnosed people than just about anything that our doctors could tell us about the disease. Yes it's true that any antibiotic can cause a flare for some of us. The best that we can do is to try to pick the lesser of all the available evils and hope for the best. But unfortunately, sometimes that doesn't work.
I wish that we had some better choices, but the drug companies tend to ignore diseases with limited market potential when developing new medications.
Thank you again for sharing your experience, and for your kind words, and I hope that you don't have to go through that again.
Tex
Medications And Supplements That May Be Used By MC Patients
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Tex - Thank you for putting together the valuable information on Medications. I have a question: I've been taking a Women's One vitamin from Rainbow Light (I buy through Vitamin Shoppe). It says Gluten- and Soy-Free. What would I look for to ensure it is dairy-free as well? And Would I be better off taking one from the brands you listed?
Thanks!
Judy
Thanks!
Judy
Hi Judy,
Casein is the ingredient in dairy that causes many of us to produce antibodies, but lactose can also cause problems for most of us, and lactose is a common ingredient in pharmaceuticals and supplements. Your selection appears to be a good multivitamin. Here's what the website says:
You're very welcome.
Tex
Casein is the ingredient in dairy that causes many of us to produce antibodies, but lactose can also cause problems for most of us, and lactose is a common ingredient in pharmaceuticals and supplements. Your selection appears to be a good multivitamin. Here's what the website says:
Of course sometimes a product can look safe and still cause problems, but that one appears to be safe.GUARANTEE: 100% natural - Free of artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, preservatives and other objectionable additives often found in vitamin products. Contains no sugar, lactose/dairy, wheat, gluten or yeast.
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.
Tex- Thank you for making up this list. I am waiting for your book to arrive and I'm hoping that this information might be in there as well. Please forgive me if I am just having some cognitive difficulties right now... after the major problem I just had shopping the vitamin aisle at the CVS I am pretty sure that I am in a state which is easily confused... but as I read the list I had some trouble understanding the headings, the list under them- and where the list of helpful things turned to a list of things to be avoided. (I know not everything is black and white!!)
I'm going to C&P a piece of the top post to show you what I mean-
A big part of my problem is that the names of the drugs, both the real name and the brand name, and the job they do and the types and classes- it is alien to me so it's like reading in a foreign language and trying to go between the text and the dictionary and I get lost every time.
I'm going to C&P a piece of the top post to show you what I mean-
So after Verapamil, we get to the Antispasmotics. Are they a subset of drugs that cause histamine reactions... or is this a continuation of types of drugs that we with MC generally tolerate well? I think a lot of the problem has to do with the formatting you have to work with. I'm reluctant to suggest color coding (like the histamine foods have green and pinks and red) just because of the black and white implications that aren't true for everyone. Maybe if (if I am understanding this correctly that is) the section of the histamine reaction causing drugs could be at the end?Medications known to either cause histamine reactions or interfere with the production of diamine oxidase:
Acetylcysteine
acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)
alcuronium
alprenolol
ambroxol
Amiloride
Aminophylline
Amitriptyline
cefotiam
Cefuroxime
choroquine
Cimetidine
clavulanic acid
Cyclophosphamide
Dobutamine
D-tubocurarine
isoniazid
metamizole
Metoclopramide
Morphine
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)
Pancuronium
pentamidin
pethidine
Prilocaine
Propafenone
Thiopental
Verapamil
Antispasmodics:
hyoscyamine (Levsin)
A big part of my problem is that the names of the drugs, both the real name and the brand name, and the job they do and the types and classes- it is alien to me so it's like reading in a foreign language and trying to go between the text and the dictionary and I get lost every time.
Hi Sarah,
Sorry about the confusion. I was hoping that the size of the bold text used for each heading and subheading would provide an indication of which ones were categories (the largest size), and which ones were subcategories (the smaller size) within the categories. Unfortunately, bulletin board code does not allow for a practical way to use tabulated headings, so subheadings can't be offset.
The larger size text is supposed to indicate that "Antisposmodics:" are the next class of medications (in alphabetical order) going down the list (just as "Antihistamines" was the preceding category, and "Anti-Inflammatory medications:" are the next category after "Antisposmodics:".
I agree that it is somewhat confusing to include that list of drugs under "Antihistamines:", but I thought that it was appropriate because they are capable of causing histamine reactions either directly, or by interfering with the production of diamine oxidase enzyme (which the body uses to purge unused histamine). Yes, this is discussed in more detail in the book, but all those details obviously couldn't be included in the list without causing it to become too long and complex.
Tex
Sorry about the confusion. I was hoping that the size of the bold text used for each heading and subheading would provide an indication of which ones were categories (the largest size), and which ones were subcategories (the smaller size) within the categories. Unfortunately, bulletin board code does not allow for a practical way to use tabulated headings, so subheadings can't be offset.
The larger size text is supposed to indicate that "Antisposmodics:" are the next class of medications (in alphabetical order) going down the list (just as "Antihistamines" was the preceding category, and "Anti-Inflammatory medications:" are the next category after "Antisposmodics:".
I agree that it is somewhat confusing to include that list of drugs under "Antihistamines:", but I thought that it was appropriate because they are capable of causing histamine reactions either directly, or by interfering with the production of diamine oxidase enzyme (which the body uses to purge unused histamine). Yes, this is discussed in more detail in the book, but all those details obviously couldn't be included in the list without causing it to become too long and complex.
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.
I didn't include them in the listing, because most of them are not widely used my members and/or few experiences either pro or con have been posted, and so we don't really have enough member experience to provide a basis for a good specific opinion about this class of medications. And medical research data that would be applicable are not available either. Most likely, some people will be able to tolerate specific medications in this group while other will not. That said, the vast majority of mood-altering medications in general carry at least some degree of risk for triggering MC reactions. Trial and error is the only way to be sure, in specific cases, because we simply don't have enough data available on which to base a practical risk assessment, unfortunately.
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.
Hi Erica,
I'm not aware of any evidence that they cause IBDs, but they may have a worse risk than that, in some cases. They have been associated with ischemic colitis. With ischemic colitis, the flow of blood to certain sections of the intestines may be interrupted. If not corrected, this can lead to the death of that part of the intestine (which of course can have fatal consequences). I have no idea how significant this risk might be, but presumably the risk is small or we would have heard more about it. Here is some information on it:
Of course, theoretically an ischemic event could certainly eventually trigger an IBD flare, but this would be somewhat irrelevant in light of the seriousness of the ischemic event itself.
You're very welcome.
Tex
I'm not aware of any evidence that they cause IBDs, but they may have a worse risk than that, in some cases. They have been associated with ischemic colitis. With ischemic colitis, the flow of blood to certain sections of the intestines may be interrupted. If not corrected, this can lead to the death of that part of the intestine (which of course can have fatal consequences). I have no idea how significant this risk might be, but presumably the risk is small or we would have heard more about it. Here is some information on it:
Ischemic Colitis Related to Sumatriptan OveruseDiscussion: Previously published case reports have suggested an association between 5-HT 1 receptor agonists and ischemic colitis. These reports have been dismissed because the patients were taking oral contraceptives, serotonin agonists, or had other comorbidities. This healthy patient lacked risk factors for ischemia, is the youngest to be reported, and is the first without hematochezia.
Conclusion: 5-HT 1 receptor agonists are generally considered safe. Ischemic colitis is a potentially serious complication of these agents. A retrospective review of 5-HT 1 receptor agonist users who have presented with acute onset abdominal pain or hematochezia is necessary to elucidate the incidence of this adverse event.
Of course, theoretically an ischemic event could certainly eventually trigger an IBD flare, but this would be somewhat irrelevant in light of the seriousness of the ischemic event itself.
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.
At one time I would have considered Ciprofloxacin to be a reasonable option, but as the list of black box warnings on it's label continues to grow, I'm no longer convinced that it's a good choice.
I believe that the next time I need an antibiotic for dental work, I will try azithromycin (Zithromax, Zmax, Z-Pak). Most members here who have used it have reported good results, without adverse effects on their MC. See what your dentist thinks about azithromycin.
Tex
I believe that the next time I need an antibiotic for dental work, I will try azithromycin (Zithromax, Zmax, Z-Pak). Most members here who have used it have reported good results, without adverse effects on their MC. See what your dentist thinks about azithromycin.
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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Just double-checking Wellbutrin
Hi Tex (or anyone else who might be kind enough to respond) -
My doctor recently prescribed me Wellbutrin/Buprion and I wanted to confirm that it is safe (in most cases). I've been asymptomatic for one-year now and really don't want to risk it at all.
Thanks so much for all you. Always great to know I have a place I can turn to with my questions.
Ed
My doctor recently prescribed me Wellbutrin/Buprion and I wanted to confirm that it is safe (in most cases). I've been asymptomatic for one-year now and really don't want to risk it at all.
Thanks so much for all you. Always great to know I have a place I can turn to with my questions.
Ed
Hi Ed,
I found this
http://www.perskyfarms.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=19771
Antidepressant/anti-anxiety medications
amitriptyline (Elavil — at very low doses, such as 10 mg, Elavil seems to be relatively well tolerated)
bupropion (Wellbutrin)
Caution: SSRIs and SNRIs are known to cause MC for many patients. At higher (more typical) doses, the tricyclic antidepressants (such as amitriptyline) are also known to trigger the development of MC for some patients.
Hope this helps...
Erica
I found this
http://www.perskyfarms.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=19771
Antidepressant/anti-anxiety medications
amitriptyline (Elavil — at very low doses, such as 10 mg, Elavil seems to be relatively well tolerated)
bupropion (Wellbutrin)
Caution: SSRIs and SNRIs are known to cause MC for many patients. At higher (more typical) doses, the tricyclic antidepressants (such as amitriptyline) are also known to trigger the development of MC for some patients.
Hope this helps...
Erica
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Dx LC April 2012 had symptoms since Aug 2007
Dx LC April 2012 had symptoms since Aug 2007