Malabsorption Issues?

[Courtney101]

This is probably a stupid question, but I thought I'd ask anyway lol.

I know that part of the celiac thing is malabsorption of food nutrients. But could malabsorption of medication be an issue too? Has anyone started taking vitamin supplements and not noticed a difference? Or the same thing with actual medication?

The reason I ask is that I seem to have a VERY high tolerance for medication. Basic pain killers like paracetamol or ibuprofen do absolutely nothing for me, so I usually don't even bother with them. Also, I have started on the Pill (the only regular medication I take) and have already had to up the dosage twice because my body doesn't seem to be accepting it. My Doctor said this was very strange because I'm very small and she said she would have thought a low dose pill would work.

I'm also on Vitamin D and Calcium supplements and wondering if I'll actually be able to absorb them if I do infact have intestinal damage (still not sure about that).

Anyway, I was just curious. I think WAY too much about things lol.

[ravenwoodglass]

Yes malabsorption can effect the meds we take. When you heal that should change. Until then if you are taking the birth control pill to prevent pregnacy do be sure to use a barrier method with it like condoms or spermicidal foam.

[jessicalw28]

I have wondered about this too. One of my meds is small white beads inside of a capsule. I know this is gross, but sometimes I see the little beads in my stool (especially if it's loose). I had not ever seen that until a couple of months ago. I can also tell that I am not completely absorbing it. It is an anti-anxiety med with very quick withdrawal symptoms. If I miss a dose, it makes me dizzy. I have been noticing the same dizzy spells when I know for sure that I did not miss a dose.

I am not diagnosed celiac, but have many related symptoms. All of my lab work came back normal. I will be having biopsies soon and will be starting on the gluten-free diet immediately after.