I don't know if this has been discussed already so forgive me if it has. I am wondering if nightshades are a big culprit for MC or if it just depends on the individual. Even though I am technically in remission, I am bloated all the time. My GI thinks I need to see a nutritionist. I don't eat a lot of white potatoes but I do eat tomatoes a couple times a week and I make homemade english muffins with potato starch. I did not react to white potatoes, eggplant, or tomatoes on my food allergy test. Is it possible to have nightshade sensitivity without reacting to it on the test? I know that blood tests for food allergies aren't always the most accurate (wish I knew that before I did it). Is bloating a sign of nightshade sensitivity?
Thanks,
Leanne
Nightshades
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Leanne,
Nightshade issues are mostly related to arthritis symptoms. If you have an elevated rheumatoid factor, then it might be advantageous to avoid nightshades. For most of us however, nightshades are not an issue, even though many/most of us have arthritis symptoms associated with MC while we are reacting.
All potatoes are not alike. Some are easier to digest than others because of the predominant type of starch they contain. The most common white potatoes are known as russets. Russets have a high starch content, which makes them excellent for baking, mashing, and frying.
The starch in russet potatoes is primarily amylose, which is insoluble in water. By contrast, the other type of starch found in potatoes (amylopectin) is water soluble, thus amylopectin starch is much easier to digest. Potatoes that have a much higher amylopectin content are known as waxy potatoes, and they tend to be much easier to digest, for most of us. A few examples of waxy potatoes are fingerlings, yukon gold, purple potatoes. red potatoes, and new potatoes.
Note that the amylopectin percentage of potatoes can vary, depending on growing conditions and other influences.
No, bloating is not a sign of nightshade sensitivity. It's a sign of incomplete, slow, or poor digestion. IOW, if food is slow to digest, or cannot be digested, it tends to be fermented by bacteria, resulting in gas, bloating, and in some cases, D. Bloating can also be a sign of inadequate stomach acidity. Are you taking any H2 blockers or PPIs? They can cause poor digestion, resulting in bloating.
You're very welcome,
Tex
Nightshade issues are mostly related to arthritis symptoms. If you have an elevated rheumatoid factor, then it might be advantageous to avoid nightshades. For most of us however, nightshades are not an issue, even though many/most of us have arthritis symptoms associated with MC while we are reacting.
All potatoes are not alike. Some are easier to digest than others because of the predominant type of starch they contain. The most common white potatoes are known as russets. Russets have a high starch content, which makes them excellent for baking, mashing, and frying.
The starch in russet potatoes is primarily amylose, which is insoluble in water. By contrast, the other type of starch found in potatoes (amylopectin) is water soluble, thus amylopectin starch is much easier to digest. Potatoes that have a much higher amylopectin content are known as waxy potatoes, and they tend to be much easier to digest, for most of us. A few examples of waxy potatoes are fingerlings, yukon gold, purple potatoes. red potatoes, and new potatoes.
Note that the amylopectin percentage of potatoes can vary, depending on growing conditions and other influences.
No, bloating is not a sign of nightshade sensitivity. It's a sign of incomplete, slow, or poor digestion. IOW, if food is slow to digest, or cannot be digested, it tends to be fermented by bacteria, resulting in gas, bloating, and in some cases, D. Bloating can also be a sign of inadequate stomach acidity. Are you taking any H2 blockers or PPIs? They can cause poor digestion, resulting in bloating.
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,
Thanks for the info! I'm glad to hear that. I do not have arthritis and tend to eat Yukon potatoes. Is famotidine an H2 blocker? I only take that very infrequently if I experience acid reflux but that is only a couple times a year. Since I stopped the apriso the only other thing I'm taking is a probiotic twice a day. I just don't understand why I have such poor digestion if I'm feeling well otherwise. My bowel movements are pretty regular unless I eat too much good fat.
Leanne
Thanks for the info! I'm glad to hear that. I do not have arthritis and tend to eat Yukon potatoes. Is famotidine an H2 blocker? I only take that very infrequently if I experience acid reflux but that is only a couple times a year. Since I stopped the apriso the only other thing I'm taking is a probiotic twice a day. I just don't understand why I have such poor digestion if I'm feeling well otherwise. My bowel movements are pretty regular unless I eat too much good fat.
Leanne
With diet changes, we are able to achieve remission of the D long before the gut is able to actually do a significant amount of healing. Eventually, as more healing takes place, our digestion will continue to improve (as the inflammation slowly fades away).
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.
Leanne,
Yes, it's possible, because mesalamine (the active ingredient in Apriso) is related to NSAIDs, so for people who are sensitive to NSAIDs, mesalamine can actually cause symptoms to become worse. Usually though, the effect fades away after the med is withdrawn. I'm not sure how long it takes mesalamine to completely clear the body. Sometimes there can be a lingering effect, because for a few individuals, extended use of mesalamine can causes pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). But that usually slowly fades away also, after the med is discontinued, though it can take longer to resolve.
Pancreatitis would interfere with the digestion of fats, but it's marked by a sharp pain, in most cases, so you would have noticed if you had pancreatitis.
I forgot to address your question about famotidine. Yes, it's an H2 blocker, and antihistamines (including H2 blockers) can cause bloating, but if you only take it infrequently, then it shouldn't cause bloating on days when it isn't used.
Tex
Yes, it's possible, because mesalamine (the active ingredient in Apriso) is related to NSAIDs, so for people who are sensitive to NSAIDs, mesalamine can actually cause symptoms to become worse. Usually though, the effect fades away after the med is withdrawn. I'm not sure how long it takes mesalamine to completely clear the body. Sometimes there can be a lingering effect, because for a few individuals, extended use of mesalamine can causes pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). But that usually slowly fades away also, after the med is discontinued, though it can take longer to resolve.
Pancreatitis would interfere with the digestion of fats, but it's marked by a sharp pain, in most cases, so you would have noticed if you had pancreatitis.
I forgot to address your question about famotidine. Yes, it's an H2 blocker, and antihistamines (including H2 blockers) can cause bloating, but if you only take it infrequently, then it shouldn't cause bloating on days when it isn't used.
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.