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Re: Claritin was working like a charm for me.........

Posted by Larry Hoover on May 26, 2003, at 16:22:47

In reply to Claritin was working like a charm for me........., posted by Jaynee on May 24, 2003, at 17:06:30

> I like the anti-histamine theory. I have been taking Claritin for about a month now and it was working like a charm. Mostly it was helping my stomach problems (excessive, constant, painful burping and motility problems with my stomach). It was also giving me alot of energy. Lately though it has not been working. A pharmacist I have talked to said some people become immuned to Claritin and it stops working for them. I am obviously one of them. Of all the drugs I've taken, Claritin has helped most. The only other one that helps my stomach is Ativan, but it does nothing for motivation. I have tried the PPI's, motilium, Zantac, etc, etc, and I am still on Celexa. But so far the Claritin worked the best, it is just that it has stopped working on my stomach that is. Although I am still taking it, because I still get that boost of extra energy from it, it is just hard to stay positive when you are in constant pain.

I find stories like yours to be very intriguing, though perhaps frustrating, as you don't seem to fit nicely into the theories and mechanisms (at least as I understand them), so I don't know what to suggest to you.

You see, the type of histamine receptor Claritin is supposed to act on is a different sort than the kind that is supposed to regulate stomach acidity. I've looked high and low, and I can't find any link between them (i.e. loratadine and stomach histamine receptors).

You say you are in constant pain. What sort? What triggers it?

And about PPIs...you say you tried without success. They work by a non-histaminic mechanism, and generally (as far as I know) slash acid output quite severely. They can be combined with H2 blockers (e.g. Pepcid), attacking acid by two means.

Humour me on this, but it may help.... Get a heaping teaspoon of turmeric, stir it into a glass of water, and chug 'er down. If that helps, that's a good clue. Also, you may find that bromelain helps.

If you've got classic GERD, I was able to completely bring mine under control, without medication. I used to *need* meds (I took part in the clinical trials for Nexxium). Now, I don't. I've got a nine month supply of omeprazole, just sitting there.

What worked on the GERD was betaine, bromelain, magnesium, and B-12. I can't remember if there were other things I was already using that were part of the pattern (I hope I remember all the details). I'm going to have to take another look at this, I guess.....details matter.

Lar

 

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