Is Zyrtec a miracle drug?
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Is Zyrtec a miracle drug?
I've suspected for a while that mast cell issues were at least part of my problem so I began experimenting with Zyrtec a week ago. I am amazed at the improvements! I've gone from numerable episodes of WD day and night to just one in the morning (just before taking the Zyrtec). I have even tried bits and pieces of foods that I have previously reacted to and had no problems. Just curious about other's success with anti-histamines. Right now I'm cautiously optimistic but also know that MC can pull the rug out from under me at anytime.
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Gabes-Apg
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Anti-histamines have helped many here - of note it is not a life long solution for all
you may be interested that B6 deficiency is linked to excess histamine / mast cell issues.
after lifelong allergy issues (sometimes chronic) I have not had any issues since resolving my B6 deficiency.
you may be interested that B6 deficiency is linked to excess histamine / mast cell issues.
after lifelong allergy issues (sometimes chronic) I have not had any issues since resolving my B6 deficiency.
Gabes Ryan
"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
Dalai Lama
"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
Dalai Lama
Yes, for many of us (especially in certain situations) antihistamines can be almost as effective as budesonide, and they can be especially helpful when weaning off budesonide, to help prevent a rebound flare.
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.
Laine,
If you take B-12, you also need to take at least 400 mcg of B-9 (folate) in order to be able to utilize the B-12 (without enough folate in your diet, the B-12 may not do you much good).
I've taken the active form of these vitamins for over 7 years now. I've been taking a prescription formulation known as Metanx. Metanx treats peripheral neuropathy (associated with diabetes and gluten-associated nerve damage) and endothelial dysfunction, and it improves cognizance and memory. But like many pharmaceutical products, the price has gotten out of hand over the past several years. So I'm switching to an OTC version that pretty well duplicates it for roughly a fifth of the price of Metanx. Here's a link:
https://www.amazon.com/Thorne-Research- ... B00O5AHC4S
This product also contains riboflavin and trimethylglycine (both of which are not in Metanx), but I doubt that will cause any problems.
We take the active forms of these vitamins because many/most of us have methylation issues that cause us to poorly utilize the cheaper inactive forms.
Tex
If you take B-12, you also need to take at least 400 mcg of B-9 (folate) in order to be able to utilize the B-12 (without enough folate in your diet, the B-12 may not do you much good).
I've taken the active form of these vitamins for over 7 years now. I've been taking a prescription formulation known as Metanx. Metanx treats peripheral neuropathy (associated with diabetes and gluten-associated nerve damage) and endothelial dysfunction, and it improves cognizance and memory. But like many pharmaceutical products, the price has gotten out of hand over the past several years. So I'm switching to an OTC version that pretty well duplicates it for roughly a fifth of the price of Metanx. Here's a link:
https://www.amazon.com/Thorne-Research- ... B00O5AHC4S
This product also contains riboflavin and trimethylglycine (both of which are not in Metanx), but I doubt that will cause any problems.
We take the active forms of these vitamins because many/most of us have methylation issues that cause us to poorly utilize the cheaper inactive forms.
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.