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glutamine supplement

Fri, September 02, 2016 1:23 PM

I was diagnosed with Crohn's in August 2016. My gastro doctor has told me that I need to use glutamine supplement in helping to heal my colon. I have read that it can be fuel for tumors. Is this true?

He also suggested that I take fish oil.

I was taking both glutamine and fish oil for about 1 1/2 weeks and then suddenly began to have facial itching (almost like eczema - dry patchy). Could that possibly be related to either of these supplements? Or is it possible that it could be related to menopause since I had a complete hysterectomy in April of this year also?

When I first saw the gastro doc and he was suspecting Crohn's, he had me begin a gluten-free diet. This was in July.

Any suggestions and help would be greatly appreciated.

vickyc
Joined Aug 13, 2016

Fri, September 16, 2016 5:59 AM

Reply posted for thescienceguy.

Thank you for your response. I also have felt better regarding more energy since starting the gluten free diet. I was told by my pcm doctor that Crohn's can cause unexplained rashes. I have started the glutamine again about 2 weeks ago. Then, I started taking fish oil again this week. I have found that my stomach is more upset and I hurt more this week than I have been. I still have not started a treatment plan. But am hoping to soon. I understand it should help me feel better. I hope that is the case. Forgive my ignorance, but what is a naturopath?

vickyc
Joined Aug 13, 2016

Fri, September 16, 2016 5:40 AM

I have been living with Crohn's for the past 25 years. I looked at changing my diet 8 years ago after having a resection and going to see a naturopath.

I am currently gluten free and "mostly" dairy free and I noticed very quickly that these simple changes made a big difference in how I felt. Also, the naturopath had me on glutamine supplement and fish oil. I found that I seemed to feel better with these, but after a few months I was not able to tolerate the fish oil any more (just couldn't process it, rushed right through the system) and found the glutamine made me nauseous.

I don't know about long term effects, or itchiness. I do recall hearing some discussion about negatives related to the glutamine on some discussion forums, but could not get anyone, doctor or naturopath, to give me any definitive information.

I would just suggest doing more research yourself and perhaps talking to other doctors, nutritionists, naturopaths to find out as much as you can.

hope this was somewhat helpful.

thescienceguy
Joined Jul 8, 2016

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