Hi All -
My computer was down for over a week - i can't believe how many posts i missed in between!
My GP called me with news of Anemia (after blood test) - is this common with microscopic colitis? I thought I read somewhere that it could be. Both my numbers were low. (?)
Any insight would be amazing!
Thanks,
Laurie
Anemia?
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Greetings Laurie and welcome---
This is how we all differ-------when I was at my very worse with *running rapids* (as I refer to the big D) my work ups ALL came back HIGH!!!!
Had a very confused GI!!!
Lets hear if all improves----
Barbara
This is how we all differ-------when I was at my very worse with *running rapids* (as I refer to the big D) my work ups ALL came back HIGH!!!!
Had a very confused GI!!!
Lets hear if all improves----
Barbara
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Hi Laurie,
Yes, those of us who develop malabsorption problems, due to intestinal damage, eventually run low on many vitamins and minerals, especially the "B" vitamins, because they are mostly fat soluble, and fat is the first thing malabsorbed, in such a situation.
The best way to be sure you're getting enough B-12, for example, is to either get a monthly shot from your doctor, or take a daily supplement in the form of a sublingual lozenge. The sublingual lozenges are designed to dissolve under the tongue, where they are absorbed directly into the bloodstream. The ones that also contain a proper amount of folic acid, are ideal, since folic acid is necessary, in order for the body to be able to utilize B-12.
I had the same problem, when I was reacting, and I didn't realize the cause, at the time, so I ended up with permanent peripheral neuropathy, (between the gluten damage and the B-12/folate deficiency).
Tex
Yes, those of us who develop malabsorption problems, due to intestinal damage, eventually run low on many vitamins and minerals, especially the "B" vitamins, because they are mostly fat soluble, and fat is the first thing malabsorbed, in such a situation.
The best way to be sure you're getting enough B-12, for example, is to either get a monthly shot from your doctor, or take a daily supplement in the form of a sublingual lozenge. The sublingual lozenges are designed to dissolve under the tongue, where they are absorbed directly into the bloodstream. The ones that also contain a proper amount of folic acid, are ideal, since folic acid is necessary, in order for the body to be able to utilize B-12.
I had the same problem, when I was reacting, and I didn't realize the cause, at the time, so I ended up with permanent peripheral neuropathy, (between the gluten damage and the B-12/folate deficiency).
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.