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Some Thoughts On Stress, By An ND
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Some Thoughts On Stress, By An ND
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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Gabes-Apg
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Interestingly -I was reading the paper today there was mention that potential side effects of some medications was Crohns and Ulcerate Colitis. At the time i thought this is the first time i can recall reading that articles are mentioning these conditions as side effects. and here it is in an article regarding stress and coritisol.The stress of chronic disease: Living day to day with a chronic health condition can also become wearing on the body. Many diseases whether it's cancer, cardiovascular disease, allergies, arthritis, celiac disease, Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, and others, all have inflammation in common. Our body naturally adapts to regulate this inflammation by releasing cortisol in the body. Chronic inflammation (and related tissue damage in the body) leads to chronic increased levels of cortisol.
i cant help but wonder if the increase in prevelence of these conditions is part of the reason we are seeing them mentioned
Gabes Ryan
"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
Dalai Lama
"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
Dalai Lama
Gabes,
There are all sorts of articles and case studies concerning drugs that cause MC, but it is rare to see a comment about the possibility that drugs might cause Crohn's or UC. The only connection that I'm aware of is Accutane, which has been linked to IBDs of all types. I have a hunch that others will surface, eventually.
Tex
There are all sorts of articles and case studies concerning drugs that cause MC, but it is rare to see a comment about the possibility that drugs might cause Crohn's or UC. The only connection that I'm aware of is Accutane, which has been linked to IBDs of all types. I have a hunch that others will surface, eventually.
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.
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Tex
as usual you are spot on, this was an article about acne medication for teenagers with chronic scarring type acne. (Roaccutane)
the column has advice from a GP and a Naturopath, it was the naturopath that mentioned the possible long term side effects of Crohns/ UC
and interestingly another article re acne treatment mentioned our friend doxycycline (gabe shudders)
I am wondering if it is drugs like this that is the reason we are seeing an increase in IBS/IBD type conditions in young people.
as usual you are spot on, this was an article about acne medication for teenagers with chronic scarring type acne. (Roaccutane)
the column has advice from a GP and a Naturopath, it was the naturopath that mentioned the possible long term side effects of Crohns/ UC
and interestingly another article re acne treatment mentioned our friend doxycycline (gabe shudders)
I am wondering if it is drugs like this that is the reason we are seeing an increase in IBS/IBD type conditions in young people.
Gabes Ryan
"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
Dalai Lama
"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
Dalai Lama
Gabes,
The tetracycline group of antibiotics, (which includes doxycycline), has the ability to alter gene response. This characteristic is often used to achieve certain research goals, but since so little is known about the far-reaching effects of such mechanisms, I wonder how often we become unwilling victims of unintentional gene alterations during our lifetimes. We take medications to try to resolve certain health problems, but we have no control over the unintended consequences that may also come with the drugs, (if we happen to be unlucky enough to have susceptible genes).
http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Tetracycl ... a016027225
http://mic.sgmjournals.org/cgi/content/ ... /154/3/960
Tex
The tetracycline group of antibiotics, (which includes doxycycline), has the ability to alter gene response. This characteristic is often used to achieve certain research goals, but since so little is known about the far-reaching effects of such mechanisms, I wonder how often we become unwilling victims of unintentional gene alterations during our lifetimes. We take medications to try to resolve certain health problems, but we have no control over the unintended consequences that may also come with the drugs, (if we happen to be unlucky enough to have susceptible genes).
http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Tetracycl ... a016027225
http://mic.sgmjournals.org/cgi/content/ ... /154/3/960
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.
Theoretically, any antibiotic can cause MC. Polly is convinced that tetracycline, (used for treating Lyme disease), caused her MC.
Tex
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.
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Joe
there was a previous discussion a few weeks ago when i think it was Kim ask the question about DOxy, as her doctor wanted to prescribe it for her.
in the discussions that followed and when i declared how much of it i had in the 2005 - 2008 period, Tex and I at the time made the point that it was most likely the starting point for my MC.
there was a previous discussion a few weeks ago when i think it was Kim ask the question about DOxy, as her doctor wanted to prescribe it for her.
in the discussions that followed and when i declared how much of it i had in the 2005 - 2008 period, Tex and I at the time made the point that it was most likely the starting point for my MC.
Gabes Ryan
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"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
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That must have been the discussion I was remembering, from what I have been reading you should shudder a bit. I am curious about the relationship of these medications and the risk of developing GI diseases. The articles Tex pointed out earlier definitely highlights this issue.
I recently read a study that looked at the relationship of antibiotics and the development of clostridium difficile (Cd)
http://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/6/198.pdf
Additionally an article by the Mayo clinic looks at the association of developing pseudomembranous colitis
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/antibi ... ea/DS00454
While this is certainly not new information, one has to wonder how damaging these medications truly are to our systems.
--Joe
I recently read a study that looked at the relationship of antibiotics and the development of clostridium difficile (Cd)
http://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/6/198.pdf
Additionally an article by the Mayo clinic looks at the association of developing pseudomembranous colitis
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/antibi ... ea/DS00454
While this is certainly not new information, one has to wonder how damaging these medications truly are to our systems.
--Joe
Joe
Joe,
Doxycycline is part of the tetracycline group of antibiotics. I believe that it is the preferred choice for treating a tick bite, when Lyme disease is suspected.
Pseudomenbranous colitis is also referred to as antibiotic-associated diarrhea, (IOW, it's the direct result of an antibiotic treatment), and since it is usually caused by a C. diff infection, these three terms are sometimes used interchangeably, to describe the same issue.
Antibiotics can be life-savers, when they are really needed, but they are certainly not to be taken lightly, since they tend to have such potent effects on our gut bacteria.
Tex
Doxycycline is part of the tetracycline group of antibiotics. I believe that it is the preferred choice for treating a tick bite, when Lyme disease is suspected.
Pseudomenbranous colitis is also referred to as antibiotic-associated diarrhea, (IOW, it's the direct result of an antibiotic treatment), and since it is usually caused by a C. diff infection, these three terms are sometimes used interchangeably, to describe the same issue.
Antibiotics can be life-savers, when they are really needed, but they are certainly not to be taken lightly, since they tend to have such potent effects on our gut bacteria.
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.