Very thorough. Thank you. Question: I see everywhere the recommendation to avoid aspirin but also the suggestion that pepto bismol is helpful. Is it something other than the salicylate that is a problem in ASA?
The Aspirin is not only irritating to the stomach and GI tract but also the fact that it is a blood thinner adds to the problem. Patients with colitis or GI issues can be prone to having ulcerations that can bleed. Therefore, aspirin then makes this a potentially dangerous situation.
@@taliabushey3902 In some cases, yes. However, you will be at risk of getting another "reinfection" so it's very important to take a good probiotic and take care of your gut.
What are the best probiotics for microscopic colitis?
Bifidobacterium bifidum is the best for that. If you want to send me your email, I can send you a care plan with specific products I recommend.
Very thorough. Thank you.
Question: I see everywhere the recommendation to avoid aspirin but also the suggestion that pepto bismol is helpful. Is it something other than the salicylate that is a problem in ASA?
The Aspirin is not only irritating to the stomach and GI tract but also the fact that it is a blood thinner adds to the problem. Patients with colitis or GI issues can be prone to having ulcerations that can bleed. Therefore, aspirin then makes this a potentially dangerous situation.
Once the infections you mentioned cdiff and campylobacter get addressed, can the colitis go away
@@taliabushey3902 In some cases, yes. However, you will be at risk of getting another "reinfection" so it's very important to take a good probiotic and take care of your gut.
@@davesrx I don't tolerate most probiotics. What probiotics do you suggest?
@@taliabushey3902 My go to is PureEncapsulations or OrthoMoleculars Orthobiotic