Hi everyone,
For the most part, my stomach is getting back to normal (Norman visited twice in the past two days - to the point that it's clear I need more fiber in my diet!). But I'm still having a lot of cramping and headaches and nausea. In the past few days I've added fish oil pills and flax oil. Do you think these things could be contributing to the way I feel?
I swear, if I could work as much as I need to sleep, I'd be able to write twenty books in the time it's taking me to write one. So frustrating.
Thanks,
Beth
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Hi Beth,
I doubt that fish oil and/or flax seed oil would cause those symptoms, but with MCers, just about anything is possible. Be careful about adding fiber to your diet, because all three of those symptoms are connected with constipation, and they were symptoms that I often had, during "episodes". Many of us have C instead of D, when reacting, sometimes on an alternating basis. Also, fiber is a big no-no for most patients with active MC, whereas it often helps with IBS.
Tex
I doubt that fish oil and/or flax seed oil would cause those symptoms, but with MCers, just about anything is possible. Be careful about adding fiber to your diet, because all three of those symptoms are connected with constipation, and they were symptoms that I often had, during "episodes". Many of us have C instead of D, when reacting, sometimes on an alternating basis. Also, fiber is a big no-no for most patients with active MC, whereas it often helps with IBS.
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 was referring mostly to psyllium, (which is the fiber in metamucil, and is about 35% insoluble fiber), but certain veggies also cause problems for many of us, lettuce in particular. By problems, I mean serious D. Tomatoes, bell peppers, and celery cause problems for many. When I was reacting, (and until my gut healed), I couldn't even eat bananas without problems - even if they were cooked. I never was sure about apples, so I avoided them. Now I eat a lot of them, (and bananas,also).
Things like green beans and squash always worked, as long as they were practically cooked to pieces, and I could usually eat broccoli without adverse consequences, (other than some gas), but I couldn't eat any raw fruit or vegetables.
For many of us, fiber intake is, (or was), a rather delicate balancing act.
Sorry about the confusion. I believe you're on the right track.
Tex
Things like green beans and squash always worked, as long as they were practically cooked to pieces, and I could usually eat broccoli without adverse consequences, (other than some gas), but I couldn't eat any raw fruit or vegetables.
For many of us, fiber intake is, (or was), a rather delicate balancing act.
Sorry about the confusion. I believe you're on the right track.
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 Beth,
I have also had a lot of problems with gut pain. I am not sure if it was caused by gas or abdominal spasms. At one point I was on an anti anxiety medication and it seemed to relax my gut. I didn't like being on that medication and stopped. My naturopath gave me GABA which is a natural amino acid that our bodies already produce and it helps well without any side effects. I also had a stool test which indicated that I was passing undigested foods. I started taking pancreatic enzymes and have had great relief. It hasn't been 100% but it was huge for me. I just wanted to share with you what has worked for me. I hope you will be feeling better soon.
Love,
Cristi
I have also had a lot of problems with gut pain. I am not sure if it was caused by gas or abdominal spasms. At one point I was on an anti anxiety medication and it seemed to relax my gut. I didn't like being on that medication and stopped. My naturopath gave me GABA which is a natural amino acid that our bodies already produce and it helps well without any side effects. I also had a stool test which indicated that I was passing undigested foods. I started taking pancreatic enzymes and have had great relief. It hasn't been 100% but it was huge for me. I just wanted to share with you what has worked for me. I hope you will be feeling better soon.
Love,
Cristi
Hi Beth,
I read your other post first, (in the "naturopath" topic), so I responded to that one with some possible remedies. I wasn't sure you were having bloating, also, but I see it mentioned in your post here. That's typical of MC reactions.
To be honest, I never tried any remedies while I was reacting. If I really felt sick, then I would usually stop eating for a day or so, and the situation would resolve in a few days, (after I "cleaned out"). Once the gas starts to "leave", you get a big lift in your spirits, because you know that in a day or so, the pain will mostly be gone, and you will feel much better, for at least a few days.
Apparently, some of us experience episodes with a lot more gas and pain than others. Many GI docs claim that there is no pain involved with MC, but those guys clearly don't know you-know-what about MC.
Wayne
I read your other post first, (in the "naturopath" topic), so I responded to that one with some possible remedies. I wasn't sure you were having bloating, also, but I see it mentioned in your post here. That's typical of MC reactions.
To be honest, I never tried any remedies while I was reacting. If I really felt sick, then I would usually stop eating for a day or so, and the situation would resolve in a few days, (after I "cleaned out"). Once the gas starts to "leave", you get a big lift in your spirits, because you know that in a day or so, the pain will mostly be gone, and you will feel much better, for at least a few days.
Apparently, some of us experience episodes with a lot more gas and pain than others. Many GI docs claim that there is no pain involved with MC, but those guys clearly don't know you-know-what about MC.
Wayne
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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Beth,
I find green teas to be very calming and soothing, plus tea is full of all kinds of good stuff for our bodies. Hope your feeling better today.
Love,
Joanna
I find green teas to be very calming and soothing, plus tea is full of all kinds of good stuff for our bodies. Hope your feeling better today.
Love,
Joanna
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Hi Beth,
Flax oil gives me screaming runs, maybe because it's grain based. And fish oil does the same thing if it is the geletin capsule form: I don't know for sure why, but I have a problem with sulfites, and geletin is highly sulfited. I have taken borage oil by teaspoon without any problem (except that taking an oil by teaspoon is kind of ikky)
So, as I just read, anything is possible for MCers . . .
Love, Marsha
Flax oil gives me screaming runs, maybe because it's grain based. And fish oil does the same thing if it is the geletin capsule form: I don't know for sure why, but I have a problem with sulfites, and geletin is highly sulfited. I have taken borage oil by teaspoon without any problem (except that taking an oil by teaspoon is kind of ikky)
So, as I just read, anything is possible for MCers . . .
Love, Marsha
