Histamine Intolerance

brinyskysail · Post by **brinyskysail** » Tue Jan 25, 2011 9:50 am

After reading about mastocytic enterocolitis, it does definitely seem like a possibility. I have been taking benadryl again, and so far every time I've taken it with a meal, I have not had any gas/pain/bloating (this hasn't happened in years!) I read that antihistamines would not help with gastrointestinal problems in the case of histamine intolerance ???

tex wrote:The good news is that if the stain is obtained, the existing slides can be re-stained, and re-examined, to check for mastocytic enterocolitis, (thus saving the trouble and expense of having to go through another colonoscpy).

Are the slides really kept on hand? My colonoscopy was almost 2 years ago, but it would be wonderful if I could get someone to check them.

mbeezie · Post by **mbeezie** » Tue Jan 25, 2011 10:14 am

Benedryl is an H1 antihistamine and Zantac/PPIs are an H2 antihistamine. H2s are prescribed for GI mast cell issues.

Mary Beth

Post by **tex** » Tue Jan 25, 2011 10:51 am

brinyskysail wrote:Are the slides really kept on hand? My colonoscopy was almost 2 years ago, but it would be wonderful if I could get someone to check them.

Yes, they should be preserved at the hospital/clinic where they were originally analyzed, unless you have previously requested that they be sent elsewhere.

Treatment can be a tricky issue, since PPIs are known to cause LC/CC for some people.

Tex

TooManyHats · Post by **TooManyHats** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 12:08 pm

MaryBeth,

Does taking Histame help with GI symptoms? I was prescribed Nexium, which I haven't taken for fear of it having a negative effect on my MC. I don't know if that's in the same class with Zantac. At this point, I have almost nothing I can eat and I need help.

I'd loved to have heard if Histame helped brinyskysail.

Thank you.

mbeezie · Post by **mbeezie** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 12:25 pm

Histame is the enzyme Diamine Oxidase and helps clear ingested histamine and could potenitally help people with histamine intolerance or mast cell issues. I bought some but have never used it - I always forget to take it before meals.

Mary Beth

brinyskysail · Post by **brinyskysail** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 12:42 pm

I haven't actually been diagnosed with anything so I don't know exactly what my problem is, but i have been taking Histame, and it definitely helps my digestive problems. It's not cheap, but it's worth a try. I hope things get better for you!

ps (I discovered that taking it immediately after eating works better for me than taking it before)

TooManyHats · Post by **TooManyHats** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 12:45 pm

Thank you, Mary Beth. I'll post as to whether it helps me or not. I just placed my order. Thanks again!

TooManyHats · Post by **TooManyHats** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 6:31 am

Histame is the enzyme Diamine Oxidase and helps clear ingested histamine and could potenitally help people with histamine intolerance or mast cell issues. I bought some but have never used it - I always forget to take it before meals.

Not only did Histame work when I ate salmon last night, I welcomed Norman this morning! THANK YOU Mary Beth. If you were close enough, I'd kiss you!!

:yourock:

mbeezie · Post by **mbeezie** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 5:09 am

That's great news!

Mary Beth

ant · Post by **ant** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 6:09 am

Dear Arlene,

That is great news! Histame sounds very promising.

I am thinking about it. Has anyone had a negative reaction to it?

Best, ant

harma · Post by **harma** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 8:59 am

Sorry maybe I don't understand it okay, but when you have histamine problems with food, or food contains ingredients that can trigger the mastcells to release histamine or it's the histamine directly from food, if you want to treat this with medication, don't you take anti-histamine medication, like Zyrtec?

Post by **tex** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 9:40 am

Harma,

Diamine oxidase, (DAO), enzyme normally regulates histamine levels in the body, and if DAO is deficient, then histamine levels can get out of hand, and cause problems. Think of histame as a supplement to make up for a deficiency of natural DAO, in the body. Anti-histamines, on the other hand, are not supplements, (they're not normally produced by the body, and they're not a normal part of the diet) - they're drugs.

At least, that's the way I look at this issue. That's just my opinion.

Tex

harma · Post by **harma** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 9:53 am

tex, thanks for the explanation. Now I understand it.

harma

TooManyHats · Post by **TooManyHats** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 10:01 am

Exactly, Tex. Think of Histame like Lactaid for those who are JUST lactose intolerant, not intolerant to casein. When I take this supplement, my body is able to clear the histamine that is accumulated through food.

Gloria · Post by **Gloria** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 12:45 pm

A 30-pill package of Histame at iherb.com is priced $16.95 plus shipping. I have been purchasing DF Culturelle through them and only pay $1.50 in shipping. I am going to order Histame this week along with the Culturelle. It sounds pretty promising. I assume that one needs to take it only when high-histamine foods are consumed.

Thanks for the tip, Arlene! I'll let you know if it allows me to eat some of the high-histamine foods I've been avoiding.

Gloria