MALABSORPTION

[redhead01]

Hi everyone - can anyone tell me if they have had problems with their medication not being absorbed correctly - i.e. liquid thyroid hormone and steroids - which are vital as I have Adrenal insufficiency.   I seem to be losing the efficacy and having to take more of each as I am getting symptoms of undermedication.

Thanks 

[Scott Adams]

Welcome to the forum!

I saw in your other thread that you are gluten-free now. Were you diagnosed with celiac disease recently? 

You likely already know that celiac disease causes malabsorption of nutrients, and the question you raise here is a very interesting one--can it also cause malabsorption of medications?

Untreated celiac disease can lead to malabsorption of nutrients, including medications. Celiac disease damages the lining of the small intestine, where nutrient absorption takes place. This damage can result in decreased absorption of various substances, including medications. It's essential for individuals with celiac disease to maintain a strict gluten-free diet to allow the small intestine to heal and improve nutrient absorption, including medications.

If you suspect that malabsorption is affecting the effectiveness of your medications, be sure to discuss this with your healthcare provider.

[redhead01]

Hi Scott many thanks for your reply - I have not been officially diagnosed as waiting for endoscopy but being told that as i have a negative blood test it can’t be celiac - I have lost  37 lbs ! I am in Uk and the medical profession over here are to say the least rather lacking - I have had more up to date knowledge from forums that Drs could only dream about - I know I have to reintroduce gluten about 6 grammes for the next 6/8 weeks but I have Addison’s and feel awful as have symptoms of low cortisol and low thyroid- so updosed on both but haven’t managed to get back to feeling balanced - thanks again Scott appreciate your help !

[Scott Adams]

We felt that this forum topic would make a great topic for an article...so, here it is:

 

[redhead01]

  On 1/29/2024 at 7:01 PM, Scott Adams said:

We felt that this forum topic would make a great topic for an article...so, here it is:

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Brilliant Scott just what I thought was happening and the confirmation in your article is so appreciated- interesting about thiamine too - will take a look and see if I should supplement a slightly higher dose.

[knitty kitty]

Correcting vitamin and mineral deficiencies is very important.

 

Hypothyroidism Complicated by Vitamin C and Thiamin Deficiency in Surgical Patients

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37278003/