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Well I am kind of at a loss of what to “give up”. This started about 10 days ago just about the time I was going to go to every other day with Entocort. Had loose bowels, then started feeling nauseated (pre GF days), had the grumbling stomach and D. If I took 1 Imodium in addition to 1 Entocort on the day that the D occurred, it would settle things down, as a matter of fact, I would not go at all the next day, the 2nd day was normal, and the 3rd day the cycle would start again. I am already very thin and cannot afford too many bouts of D. I did try the Paleo diet for a couple of months, but continued to lose weight.
I am completely GF/DF/SF/EF/CF for 7 months and have eliminated nightshades recently. I am eating bananas, applesauce, avocados, well cooked meats and fish, rice products, broccoli, zucchini and root veggies, almonds and almond milk. I only take Calcium and Vitamin D which is free of my intolerances, but I had increased it to 5000mg two weeks ago.
Now one thing, I had added back into my diet some (Dee) muffins (purpose of gaining weight and adding bulk to my diet) for the last month that called for Tapioca flour. Thinking that might be the cause, I stopped eating those over a week ago. I would love to get to the root of the problem.
I often wonder by eating the same things over and over that my body then becomes intolerant to yet another food source. Ginny
Another flare needing advice...........
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Ginny, sorry to hear that you are in a flare. That's so discouraging when you have already eliminated so many possible offenders. Someone like Polly or Gloria have been down this road and I'm sure will have some insights.
Looking at your diet, I would take a look at whether your almond milk contains either guar gum (soy-related) or carageenan. Those are common additives for alternative milk products. I'm pretty sensitive to them, and I don't have as many intolerances as you. Sometimes as we heal it's hard to tell true food intolerances from foods that simply irritate. Some foods like pumpkin that would give me problems early on, probably because of the fiber, are OK now. Also, you might be trying to reduce your Entocort too soon. Since you are really underweight, don't be in a hurry with the Entocort.
Rosie
Looking at your diet, I would take a look at whether your almond milk contains either guar gum (soy-related) or carageenan. Those are common additives for alternative milk products. I'm pretty sensitive to them, and I don't have as many intolerances as you. Sometimes as we heal it's hard to tell true food intolerances from foods that simply irritate. Some foods like pumpkin that would give me problems early on, probably because of the fiber, are OK now. Also, you might be trying to reduce your Entocort too soon. Since you are really underweight, don't be in a hurry with the Entocort.
Rosie
Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time………Thomas Edison
I'm not sure what EF and CF are, but are you yeast-free? Those muffins probably contain yeast.
Or maybe your're not tolerating the fructose and other sugars from the bananas and apple sauce? I'd hate for you to give up more foods though. Just a thought.
Or maybe your're not tolerating the fructose and other sugars from the bananas and apple sauce? I'd hate for you to give up more foods though. Just a thought.
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Rosie, the almond milk I drink has neither offender; I'm very careful about that. It is very discouraging when I was feeling really good and thought I was on my way to controlling this without Entocort. Most of those items I am eating, I have eaten for quite awhile, so that is where the problem comes in...........which one or what could it be???
Zizzle, EF=egg free and CF=corn free. No the muffins do not have yeast. Appreciate the thought about the sugars, but I also take L-Glutamine that fights candida and bananas are a mainstay. And you are right about not eliminating any more foods.
My reactions only come in the morning, so I can eat things all day long and feel fine. I'm not stopping Entocort and probably will have to go back to two pills for awhile. I just wish, like all of us, that I could put my finger on what caused this flare. Ginny
Zizzle, EF=egg free and CF=corn free. No the muffins do not have yeast. Appreciate the thought about the sugars, but I also take L-Glutamine that fights candida and bananas are a mainstay. And you are right about not eliminating any more foods.
My reactions only come in the morning, so I can eat things all day long and feel fine. I'm not stopping Entocort and probably will have to go back to two pills for awhile. I just wish, like all of us, that I could put my finger on what caused this flare. Ginny
Hi Ginny,
Sorry to hear that the problem is so persistent. I can't add much to what Rosie has already suggested.
When you mentioned root crops, I was going to suggest avoiding tapioca, (manioc), but I see you've already eliminated that.
I agree with Rosie, that it is sometimes difficult to distinguish between intolerances and irritants, when your gut is really sensitive, and your symptoms suggest that your gut is apparently quite inflamed, at the moment. I had to cut my fruit and vegetable intake waaaaaaaaaay down, in order to stop reacting, and to allow my gut to heal. Bananas, applesauce, avocados, root veggies, almonds etc., are all sources of fiber, and you may simply be exceeding your current cumulative tolerance limit. I was finally able to get my symptoms under control by cutting all that stuff either completely out, or down to a bare minimum, and by concentrating on getting my nutrients from meat and potatoes, with occasional rice, and broccoli or green beans maybe once or twice a week. For example, I could usually tolerate about half a banana per day, but if I tried to eat more, I would get in trouble. It's probably a little easier for those of us with alternating D and C, to be able to tell what's happening, than for someone with unrelenting D.
You can't worry about getting a balanced diet when you're trying to get your symptoms under control. You have to stop the D, allow your intestines to heal for a while, and then worry about balancing your diet, later, when you're in remission. You can get all the amino acids necessary to sustain life, from meat, and baked or mashed potatoes are a good, safe source of carbs for sugar/energy. All those fiber-containing foods are not very fattening, anyway, (except for maybe avocados, and I'm not sure how high their fiber content might be, for that matter), but eating more meat will provide the protein you need for improved healing, and it will help to build muscle tissue. The more meat you eat, the more fat it should contain, and while eating fat will not make you fat, it will certainly boost your energy and strength. Don't overdo the fat, though, until the D settles down a bit, if you are not absorbing fat very well.
I lived on meat and potatoes, and a little occasional rice, and broccoli or green beans maybe once or twice a week, for about a year and a half. After that, I was able to start, (slowly at first), adding foods back into my diet.
Some people feel that they will slowly develop an intolerance to virtually any food, if they eat enough of it. I disagree with that theory in general. However, I feel that the theory may indeed be true for foods for which we have the predisposing genes, (such as gluten and casein, for example). On the other hand, though, I don't believe that the theory holds true for certain staple foods that rarely cause intolerance-type reactions, such as most meats, potatoes, and rice. I have eaten meat and potatoes virtually 99.9 % of the days of my life, and they continue to work just as well as they always have. Foods such as corn, soy, fruits in general, and sources of fiber or sugar, are not a problem for me today, but I definitely had to avoid them for a couple of years, while my gut was healing. Before my symptoms began, I ate sweets as though the world were going to end tomorrow, and sure enough, I had to cut them out almost completely, while I was healing. These days they are no longer a problem, but I find that I don't crave them as much as I did previously. Okay, I'm rambling, so I guess that's enough of that.
Anyway, my point is, you may not need to be concerned about additional intolerances. Your problem may simply be due to cumulative amounts of fiber, that exceed your current tolerance threshold. (As we heal, our tolerance threshold goes up.) The fact that you don't generally have reactions later during the day, also supports the concept that additional true intolerances are probably not the problem. Your food seems to be getting to your colon at a normal motility rate, but once there, the extra fiber is irritating the colon, and preventing normal stool formation. An irritated colon is in "purge" mode, by default.
When all else fails, increase the Entocort dosage rate, until things settle down again, and don't lower it until your gut has had sufficient time to do some serious healing.
Regarding the cause of the current flare:
Sometimes it's impossible to figure that out. It could simply be added stress, for example. Considering the weather lately, it could even be added stress due to the hot weather. Weather has an effect on metabolism, and other body chemistry, and weather extremes can certainly cause digestive issues in livestock, so that implies that it can also cause digestive issues in humans, as well. (For example, feeding cattle is a waste of resources in hot weather, because they are going to have very poor conversion efficiency, and very slow gain rates - that's one of the main reasons why you see most feedlots in northern states, and precious few in Texas, except for the Texas Panhandle, which has a much more hospitable climate than South Texas).
Tex
Sorry to hear that the problem is so persistent. I can't add much to what Rosie has already suggested.
When you mentioned root crops, I was going to suggest avoiding tapioca, (manioc), but I see you've already eliminated that.
I agree with Rosie, that it is sometimes difficult to distinguish between intolerances and irritants, when your gut is really sensitive, and your symptoms suggest that your gut is apparently quite inflamed, at the moment. I had to cut my fruit and vegetable intake waaaaaaaaaay down, in order to stop reacting, and to allow my gut to heal. Bananas, applesauce, avocados, root veggies, almonds etc., are all sources of fiber, and you may simply be exceeding your current cumulative tolerance limit. I was finally able to get my symptoms under control by cutting all that stuff either completely out, or down to a bare minimum, and by concentrating on getting my nutrients from meat and potatoes, with occasional rice, and broccoli or green beans maybe once or twice a week. For example, I could usually tolerate about half a banana per day, but if I tried to eat more, I would get in trouble. It's probably a little easier for those of us with alternating D and C, to be able to tell what's happening, than for someone with unrelenting D.
You can't worry about getting a balanced diet when you're trying to get your symptoms under control. You have to stop the D, allow your intestines to heal for a while, and then worry about balancing your diet, later, when you're in remission. You can get all the amino acids necessary to sustain life, from meat, and baked or mashed potatoes are a good, safe source of carbs for sugar/energy. All those fiber-containing foods are not very fattening, anyway, (except for maybe avocados, and I'm not sure how high their fiber content might be, for that matter), but eating more meat will provide the protein you need for improved healing, and it will help to build muscle tissue. The more meat you eat, the more fat it should contain, and while eating fat will not make you fat, it will certainly boost your energy and strength. Don't overdo the fat, though, until the D settles down a bit, if you are not absorbing fat very well.
I lived on meat and potatoes, and a little occasional rice, and broccoli or green beans maybe once or twice a week, for about a year and a half. After that, I was able to start, (slowly at first), adding foods back into my diet.
Some people feel that they will slowly develop an intolerance to virtually any food, if they eat enough of it. I disagree with that theory in general. However, I feel that the theory may indeed be true for foods for which we have the predisposing genes, (such as gluten and casein, for example). On the other hand, though, I don't believe that the theory holds true for certain staple foods that rarely cause intolerance-type reactions, such as most meats, potatoes, and rice. I have eaten meat and potatoes virtually 99.9 % of the days of my life, and they continue to work just as well as they always have. Foods such as corn, soy, fruits in general, and sources of fiber or sugar, are not a problem for me today, but I definitely had to avoid them for a couple of years, while my gut was healing. Before my symptoms began, I ate sweets as though the world were going to end tomorrow, and sure enough, I had to cut them out almost completely, while I was healing. These days they are no longer a problem, but I find that I don't crave them as much as I did previously. Okay, I'm rambling, so I guess that's enough of that.
Anyway, my point is, you may not need to be concerned about additional intolerances. Your problem may simply be due to cumulative amounts of fiber, that exceed your current tolerance threshold. (As we heal, our tolerance threshold goes up.) The fact that you don't generally have reactions later during the day, also supports the concept that additional true intolerances are probably not the problem. Your food seems to be getting to your colon at a normal motility rate, but once there, the extra fiber is irritating the colon, and preventing normal stool formation. An irritated colon is in "purge" mode, by default.
When all else fails, increase the Entocort dosage rate, until things settle down again, and don't lower it until your gut has had sufficient time to do some serious healing.
Regarding the cause of the current flare:
Sometimes it's impossible to figure that out. It could simply be added stress, for example. Considering the weather lately, it could even be added stress due to the hot weather. Weather has an effect on metabolism, and other body chemistry, and weather extremes can certainly cause digestive issues in livestock, so that implies that it can also cause digestive issues in humans, as well. (For example, feeding cattle is a waste of resources in hot weather, because they are going to have very poor conversion efficiency, and very slow gain rates - that's one of the main reasons why you see most feedlots in northern states, and precious few in Texas, except for the Texas Panhandle, which has a much more hospitable climate than South Texas).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, you always make sense. Honestly I have had a little stress in my life, but I feel I have it handled; maybe not. My adult "mentally challenged" daughter who lives with us needs an MRI to rule out or confirm whether she has a certain kind of breast cancer and my insurance will not approve it, however our surgeon has written a letter and expects to get approval.
What you said:
Thanks for your support; I really felt like I hit the wall and didn't know what to do next! Ginny
What you said:
This is absolutely the case; it appears to be purging all the time. I am in need of going almost within 15 minutes of getting up everyday. If I last for more than 30 minutes, I'm celebrating! Honestly I wasn't sure that potatoes were a problem, but I eliminated them anyway. I will get on the meat and potatoe regime today and eliminate everything else for awhile.The fact that you don't generally have reactions later during the day, also supports the concept that additional true intolerances are probably not the problem. Your food seems to be getting to your colon at a normal motility rate, but once there, the extra fiber is irritating the colon, and preventing normal stool formation. An irritated colon is in "purge" mode, by default.
Thanks for your support; I really felt like I hit the wall and didn't know what to do next! Ginny
Hi Ginny!
I agree about the fiber load (I think avocados have alot) and also suspect the almond milk. Any food that is made up of a large amount of any one ingredient (almonds in this case) is probably too much for our genes. For example, O.J. (which requires a number of oranges) is probably more difficult to digest than just a single orange. Just a thought from one who has walked in your moccasins.
I agree with eliminating tapioca - some here have had problems with it.
Good luck.
Love,
Polly
I agree about the fiber load (I think avocados have alot) and also suspect the almond milk. Any food that is made up of a large amount of any one ingredient (almonds in this case) is probably too much for our genes. For example, O.J. (which requires a number of oranges) is probably more difficult to digest than just a single orange. Just a thought from one who has walked in your moccasins.
I agree with eliminating tapioca - some here have had problems with it. Good luck.
Love,
Polly
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Ginny,
Concerning stress: I consider myself to be a rather laid-back type of individual - nothing bothers me. At least that is my perception of myself, when I compare my reactions to others in the same or similar situations. However, I, too, have a family problem, that has been going on for years, and even though I perceive my attitude as "nonchalant", anytime someone brings up the issue, (all they have to do is mention it), I find that my blood pressure will go up by at least 15 or 20 points, and it will typically remain elevated for at least half a day afterward. Obviously, that's not a life-threatening amount, by any means, but it clearly shows that I am affected, (IOW, I'm showing a stress response), whether I realize it or not.
I would never have known that, except that ever since my TIA event in early May, I have to take my blood pressure in the mornings, and again at bedtime, before I take all the BP pills, heart pills, a statin, etc., that the doctors insist I need to take, to minimize my stroke risk. The reason I have to check my BP, is because my BP was not high to begin with, which means that with all the pills, there is a possibility that it could get too low, so if I check it, and my systolic pressure is below 100, I skip a couple of the pills.
Anyway, the point is, I doubt that anyone is totally immune to stress. We have a response, whether we realize it or not.
Tex
Concerning stress: I consider myself to be a rather laid-back type of individual - nothing bothers me. At least that is my perception of myself, when I compare my reactions to others in the same or similar situations. However, I, too, have a family problem, that has been going on for years, and even though I perceive my attitude as "nonchalant", anytime someone brings up the issue, (all they have to do is mention it), I find that my blood pressure will go up by at least 15 or 20 points, and it will typically remain elevated for at least half a day afterward. Obviously, that's not a life-threatening amount, by any means, but it clearly shows that I am affected, (IOW, I'm showing a stress response), whether I realize it or not.
I would never have known that, except that ever since my TIA event in early May, I have to take my blood pressure in the mornings, and again at bedtime, before I take all the BP pills, heart pills, a statin, etc., that the doctors insist I need to take, to minimize my stroke risk. The reason I have to check my BP, is because my BP was not high to begin with, which means that with all the pills, there is a possibility that it could get too low, so if I check it, and my systolic pressure is below 100, I skip a couple of the pills.
Anyway, the point is, I doubt that anyone is totally immune to stress. We have a response, whether we realize it or not.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 Ginny, I'm sorry you're in a flare. They are so discouraging when you feel like you've worked so hard. I was off entocort last winter when I had my last one. I did prednisone for 5 days and back on the full dose entocort with diet restrictions. I have been off entocort now for about a month and a half now (knock on wood) and things are going well. My point is don't let this set back get you down. I think it can take a lot longer than we realize to heal and sometimes you go into a flare without being able to pin down the exact reason. If I were you I would get back on the full dose of entocort and get things under control and then try to taper down again later. There were a few times during the past 7 months that I increased my dosage temporarily to deal with some set backs. Something that might be soothing right now is the often mentioned gooey rice. I don't know if mine is gooey, but the way I do it is I put a cup of rice in my crockpot
at night with 7 cups of water. I let it slow cook overnight and in the morning I've got tons of it to use for the week. I add cinnamon and agave if I want a sweeter taste, or salt and pepper if want it savory. Also you might try the rice protein powder with coconut milk and rice milk for a shake. I add blueberries, strawberries, and banana and it seems to be easy on my system. I discovered that I can't tolerate chicken which seems to be something most people on this board can eat. I do better with fish and beef. I don't know if any of this helps, but hang in there. It seems to take a lot of time for some of us to heal and feel the control we want to have in our lives with this disease. If you can, try to slow down and get some extra rest. Things will get better, JoAnn
at night with 7 cups of water. I let it slow cook overnight and in the morning I've got tons of it to use for the week. I add cinnamon and agave if I want a sweeter taste, or salt and pepper if want it savory. Also you might try the rice protein powder with coconut milk and rice milk for a shake. I add blueberries, strawberries, and banana and it seems to be easy on my system. I discovered that I can't tolerate chicken which seems to be something most people on this board can eat. I do better with fish and beef. I don't know if any of this helps, but hang in there. It seems to take a lot of time for some of us to heal and feel the control we want to have in our lives with this disease. If you can, try to slow down and get some extra rest. Things will get better, JoAnn
Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway. John Wayne
Gabes,
Yep, MC can cause a lot of stress, and stress can make the disease worse - it's a vicious cycle.
Tex
Yep, MC can cause a lot of stress, and stress can make the disease worse - it's a vicious cycle.
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.
Thanks for all your responses. Yesterday was not a good day, but I am feeling much more confident today. I have taken to heart all that you have said and am adjusting my diet. I was a high fiber person prior to MC and probably have trouble getting away from that thinking, but it is done deal now.
Polly, I only use the almond milk on my cr rice cereal and in the muffin recipe, but I am considering eliminating that for awhile and just do the basics again.
JoAnn, you and I have had similar paths and I appreciate your input. We must stand by each other!
Tex, I know deep in my heart that stress is what triggered the MC in the first place. At that point in time I was never sick and absolutely not on any meds, but I had been promoted twice in 3 months to positions I did not want nor felt I was capable of completing and was expected to resolve years of issues.
I also think a discussion going on about Mast Cells might be something I need to do further review. This could have a huge impact on my disease. I took allergy shots for 20 years here in TX and just stopped them a few years back................and of course I am now starting to have allergy issues.
I have my 3 month visit with my GI this afternoon; not sure how productive that will be!! Thank you all..............Ginny
Polly, I only use the almond milk on my cr rice cereal and in the muffin recipe, but I am considering eliminating that for awhile and just do the basics again.
JoAnn, you and I have had similar paths and I appreciate your input. We must stand by each other!
Tex, I know deep in my heart that stress is what triggered the MC in the first place. At that point in time I was never sick and absolutely not on any meds, but I had been promoted twice in 3 months to positions I did not want nor felt I was capable of completing and was expected to resolve years of issues.
I also think a discussion going on about Mast Cells might be something I need to do further review. This could have a huge impact on my disease. I took allergy shots for 20 years here in TX and just stopped them a few years back................and of course I am now starting to have allergy issues.
I have my 3 month visit with my GI this afternoon; not sure how productive that will be!! Thank you all..............Ginny
Ginny,
Your allergy issues may be connected with your folic acid intake. A lot of gluten-based foods, (such as wheat flour), are enriched with folic acid. Gluten free flours are typically not enriched with folic acid, so that anyone on a GF diet will tend to have a lower folic acid level in their food. It is well documented that higher folic acid blood levels are associated with lower IgE responses to common allergens, (IOW, folic acid suppresses allergic responses). The article at the following link, for example, discusses that issue:
Contrary to the claims of some sources, you cannot take in too much folic acid. The body will readily eliminate any excess over and above what it needs. Some "authorities" in the past, claimed that about 800 micrograms was the safe upper limit for supplementation, and anything above 1,200 micrograms per day was toxic. Not true. I'm taking a product called Metanx, (prescription only), which contains megadoses of vitamins B-12, B-9, and B-6. B-9, of course, is folic acid, and these tablets contain the equivalent of 19,000 micrograms of folic acid, almost 48 times the RDA for folic acid. They have greatly improved the peripheral neuropathy damage that was apparently caused by gluten, during the years before I figured out what was wrong with me. I didn't have any problem getting a prescription, because my doctor has been taking them for years, himself. He takes it because the combination improves brain function - cognitive abilities and memory.
I've been taking them for approximately a year, now, and one of the things that I've noticed is that I don't have anywhere near the allergy problems that I was having before I started taking them. I used to have to take a strong anti-histamine daily, during certain times of the year, (ragweed season in the fall, and tree pollen season in the spring, and sometimes mold, at various times, following wet spells). My symptoms are so light now, and so infrequent, that all the anti-histamines that I usually keep on hand, (just in case), are now out-of-date, and I haven't been inspired to restock with a fresh supply. The ragweed season is shaping up to be a humdinger, this year, but we'll see what happens.
Anyway, my point is, make sure that you're getting an adequate amount of folic acid, because it sure seems to help to suppress ordinary allergies.
Good luck with your GI appointment.
Tex
Your allergy issues may be connected with your folic acid intake. A lot of gluten-based foods, (such as wheat flour), are enriched with folic acid. Gluten free flours are typically not enriched with folic acid, so that anyone on a GF diet will tend to have a lower folic acid level in their food. It is well documented that higher folic acid blood levels are associated with lower IgE responses to common allergens, (IOW, folic acid suppresses allergic responses). The article at the following link, for example, discusses that issue:
http://www.rodale.com/folic-acid-and-al ... and-asthmaRegardless of age, people whose folate levels fell on the higher end of normal had significantly lower IgE levels, and for every 1-unit increase in folate levels, the researchers saw a 50 percent decrease in a person’s chances of having allergic reactions to those allergens.
Contrary to the claims of some sources, you cannot take in too much folic acid. The body will readily eliminate any excess over and above what it needs. Some "authorities" in the past, claimed that about 800 micrograms was the safe upper limit for supplementation, and anything above 1,200 micrograms per day was toxic. Not true. I'm taking a product called Metanx, (prescription only), which contains megadoses of vitamins B-12, B-9, and B-6. B-9, of course, is folic acid, and these tablets contain the equivalent of 19,000 micrograms of folic acid, almost 48 times the RDA for folic acid. They have greatly improved the peripheral neuropathy damage that was apparently caused by gluten, during the years before I figured out what was wrong with me. I didn't have any problem getting a prescription, because my doctor has been taking them for years, himself. He takes it because the combination improves brain function - cognitive abilities and memory.
I've been taking them for approximately a year, now, and one of the things that I've noticed is that I don't have anywhere near the allergy problems that I was having before I started taking them. I used to have to take a strong anti-histamine daily, during certain times of the year, (ragweed season in the fall, and tree pollen season in the spring, and sometimes mold, at various times, following wet spells). My symptoms are so light now, and so infrequent, that all the anti-histamines that I usually keep on hand, (just in case), are now out-of-date, and I haven't been inspired to restock with a fresh supply. The ragweed season is shaping up to be a humdinger, this year, but we'll see what happens.
Anyway, my point is, make sure that you're getting an adequate amount of folic acid, because it sure seems to help to suppress ordinary allergies.
Good luck with your GI appointment.
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.
Thanks Tex that was interesting and I am going to add it to my list of things I am going to pursue with the GI today.
Interestingly, my cat bit me the night before I started having my flare and the arm turned red, swelled and itched for days and then I followed that up with a bee sting the next night
! As a kid, I would get deathly ill from wasp stings and my daughter has been to the hospital over a reaction an now carries an Epi pen. So I say you've gotten something here that might help us both.
I wish my GI knew as much as you do! Forever in your debt, Ginny
Interestingly, my cat bit me the night before I started having my flare and the arm turned red, swelled and itched for days and then I followed that up with a bee sting the next night
! As a kid, I would get deathly ill from wasp stings and my daughter has been to the hospital over a reaction an now carries an Epi pen. So I say you've gotten something here that might help us both.I wish my GI knew as much as you do! Forever in your debt, Ginny
Tex - I'm just reading what you said about folic acid. Very interesting. There's another board I'm on for pregnant women (I wish I were one of them!) that talks about some pretty serious dangers with too much folic acid. Who to believe? I haven't been taking any kind of multi-vitamin or folic acid because every time I turn around it seems like someone is ready to tell me it's ALL bad for me! Perhaps this is not such a wise path . . . Something to consider, anyway.