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Sara
while ever the best solution for teeth issues is increased intake of Vit D3 and calcium, i dont believe the medical profession will sit up, take notice and be proactive about it.
along side the fact that most digestion issues are categorised in the IBS bucket and not looked at seriously until it is almost 'too late'
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Diabetes is also linked with gluten-sensitivity, thus the osteoporosis connection. You will recall, I'm sure, that diabetics are prone to peripheral neuropathy issues. That's probably gluten-induced, as well, but that's strictly my opinion, and hasn't been proven by scientific research, as far as I'm aware.Sara wrote:It is interesting that such severe bone loss is seen in diabetes.
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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 to all who have contributed to this thread. I'm printing it out to bring to my oral surgeon on my next visit as eventho he is empathetic to my condition and understands I cannot take certain pain medication and have to avoid certain antibiotics, I still think he's skeptical about relating my teeth problems to my digestive problems. I don't know if there is anything that can be done about it but proves I'm not some neurotic person drawing conclusion that aren't there. 
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Linda
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Linda
Gabes,
Despite all the urgings here, I'm still not taking any supplements of any kind. I have them all sitting on my kitchen counter with crossed legs, both in pill and liquid form. It seems that every time I try something, I have a reaction. Now I'm wondering if stopping dairy a year ago has decreased my calcium/D3 intake to a large enough degree to have contributed to the sudden bone loss???
After I finish with my root cleaning, my next project is to address "supplements". I'm thinking of taking them along to the acupuncturist and work on desensitizing to them. I'm also planning to do my annual physical - checking my blood for any vitamin deficiencies, etc.
Does anyone know if the antibiotic "Arestin" is problematic for us MC'ers? I'm not going to ingest it, but since it will be in my mouth, I assume some of it will make it into my system.
Love,
Kari
Despite all the urgings here, I'm still not taking any supplements of any kind. I have them all sitting on my kitchen counter with crossed legs, both in pill and liquid form. It seems that every time I try something, I have a reaction. Now I'm wondering if stopping dairy a year ago has decreased my calcium/D3 intake to a large enough degree to have contributed to the sudden bone loss???
After I finish with my root cleaning, my next project is to address "supplements". I'm thinking of taking them along to the acupuncturist and work on desensitizing to them. I'm also planning to do my annual physical - checking my blood for any vitamin deficiencies, etc.
Does anyone know if the antibiotic "Arestin" is problematic for us MC'ers? I'm not going to ingest it, but since it will be in my mouth, I assume some of it will make it into my system.
Love,
Kari
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Kari
i achieved good tolerance with all of my supplements by starting out with 1/10th - 1/8th dose and working up to a dose that does not cause reactions
to quote ant 'softly softly catchee monkey'
in some cases it took me 6 -8 weeks to get to the normal recommended dose. I did this with one supplement at a time and only introduced a new one when the previous one was proven to be ok.
also start with supplements that are single ingredients or minimal ingredients, so that you can pinpoint any that dont agree.
supplement in liquid form or powders mixed with water have always worked best for me.
i achieved good tolerance with all of my supplements by starting out with 1/10th - 1/8th dose and working up to a dose that does not cause reactions
to quote ant 'softly softly catchee monkey'
in some cases it took me 6 -8 weeks to get to the normal recommended dose. I did this with one supplement at a time and only introduced a new one when the previous one was proven to be ok.
also start with supplements that are single ingredients or minimal ingredients, so that you can pinpoint any that dont agree.
supplement in liquid form or powders mixed with water have always worked best for me.
Gabes Ryan
"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
Dalai Lama
"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
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Kari,
Arestin, (minocycline), is a member of the tetracycline class of antibiotics, and it's a relatively broad spectrum antibiotic. It's not one of the worst for causing MC, and it's not one of the best, either. I'm not sure how much circulation there is in the subgingival areas, so it may not have a significant systemic effect. :shrug. If it stays localized, it may not cause any GI issues.
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Tex
Arestin, (minocycline), is a member of the tetracycline class of antibiotics, and it's a relatively broad spectrum antibiotic. It's not one of the worst for causing MC, and it's not one of the best, either. I'm not sure how much circulation there is in the subgingival areas, so it may not have a significant systemic effect. :shrug. If it stays localized, it may not cause any GI issues.
Love,
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.
Kari,
I have had Arestin many times without apparent problems. The dentist assured me there was little, if any, systemic absorption. And I am very cautious when it comes to the tetracycline class of antibiotics, since I believe it was doxycycline that precipitated my MC in the first place.
I have never been able to tolerate supplements/herbs, however, with the exception of Freeda's vitamin D-3. Unless I stick to pure, whole, fresh foods, I always have problems. I have difficulty trusting anything that comes in a closed container, anything processed, IOW.
Good luck.
Love,
Polly
I have had Arestin many times without apparent problems. The dentist assured me there was little, if any, systemic absorption. And I am very cautious when it comes to the tetracycline class of antibiotics, since I believe it was doxycycline that precipitated my MC in the first place.
I have never been able to tolerate supplements/herbs, however, with the exception of Freeda's vitamin D-3. Unless I stick to pure, whole, fresh foods, I always have problems. I have difficulty trusting anything that comes in a closed container, anything processed, IOW.
Good luck.
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Polly
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Thank you Gabes, Tex and Polly. I feel much more at ease about the antibiotic now, and will go for it. Your method of introducing supplements gradually sounds very sensible Gabes. Perhaps I'll start with a tiny amount of the liquid D3. The other ones I'm hoping to eventually be able to tolerate are B12 and folic acid, since I tested low on them last year.
Love,
Kari
Love,
Kari
"My mouth waters whenever I pass a bakery shop and sniff the aroma of fresh bread, but I am also grateful simply to be alive and sniffing." Dr. Bernstein