Anyone Here Sensitive To Fillers Such As Cellulose?

[Nicolelynsey]

1 minute ago, Scott Adams said:

You can search your medication here, find out which one you use, then look at its inactive ingredients:

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/

Thank you! 

[Boss2u]

On 5/14/2022 at 2:37 PM, Scott Adams said:

You can search your medication here, find out which one you use, then look at its inactive ingredients:

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/

Hi Scott. I have to look up the inactive ingredients in every medication that a doctor suggests. Microcrystalline cellulose is a filler used in so many medications. I am sensitive to that and three other know cellulose derivatives, meaning likely all cellulose (aka wood pulp). Bandaids and stuff with adhesives irritate and scar my skin. (I've known this for many, many years).  I was curious and looked up what was in these adhesives and found out that indeed cellulose is in them. It all then made sense. Cellulose is not safe for all people. Although the US FDA considers it a harmless filler, it does create major issues for those who are sensitive to it. It is used so much that we never know what has it what doesn't but I know if it reaches a certain threshold in my body, I have an immediate reaction. 

[Scott Adams]

Although cellulose is gluten-free, you certainly can have a separate issue with it, which you've discovered. This link is very helpful to find any hidden ingredients in medications, so hopefully you are able to find a version of your medication without cellulose. 

[Angela Lentin]

I have cellulose sensitivity, it has an e number E464 it is in my (newly started) blood pressure pills I get gas pain under my ribs & lots of belching also a gnawing emptiness in my stomach it is hateful! Angela 

[Tanya2023]

I seem to have became lactose, gluten and now microcrystalline cellulose intolerant. I recently had a course of Cefalexin for sinusitis which contained cellulose, gave me more mucus production and crippling headache, not to mention crippling pains in my stomach, bowel and bladder. I don’t really know what I will do if i have another infection because most tablets these days contain lactose or cellulose. Does anyone know of an alternative? And has anyone experienced the same or similar? 

[trents]

1 hour ago, Tanya2023 said:

I seem to have became lactose, gluten and now microcrystalline cellulose intolerant. I recently had a course of Cefalexin for sinusitis which contained cellulose, gave me more mucus production and crippling headache, not to mention crippling pains in my stomach, bowel and bladder. I don’t really know what I will do if i have another infection because most tablets these days contain lactose or cellulose. Does anyone know of an alternative? And has anyone experienced the same or similar? 

Ask about injectable forms of antibiotics. Have you been formally diagnosed with celiac disease?

[knitty kitty]

It's more likely the Cefalexin antibiotic itself has caused the symptoms as a side effect.

Antibiotics also disrupt the intestinal flora (killing off the good bacteria in the gut).  

Antibiotics also destroy Thiamine Vitamin B 1.  Deficiency in Thiamine can cause gastrointestinal symptoms and headaches. 

Are you taking any vitamin supplements?

 

[Tanya2023]

On 7/26/2023 at 3:02 PM, trents said:

Ask about injectable forms of antibiotics. Have you been formally diagnosed with celiac disease?

No I haven’t. They tested for celiac but said it was negative. I know these tests are sometimes unreliable so I think I’ll push for another test. 

[trents]

You may also be allergic to cefalexin apart from gluten or microcrystalline cellulose.

If you intend to get formally tested for celiac disease you must go back to consuming gluten or the testing will be invalid. The Mayo Clinic recommends the daily consumption of two slices of wheat bread (or the gluten equivalent) for 6-8 weeks leading up to the blood draw.

[D Alchemist]

I found this thread, because I realize that I am hypersensitive to cellulose. I experienced this as intense burning when pooping. As if I had eaten the spiciest peppers ever. 
 

there may be others with the symptoms, and have not figured out that their supplement is the cause of their affliction.

this thread has been very helpful. Thank you.

[fushiacat]

I am very sensitive to cellulose, if it is a filler in supplements or medications, even liquid ones, I get very sick.  It is also used in packages of pre-shredded cheese to keep it from sticking together.  It is usually not listed as an ingredient.  It is also used for the same reason in those green cans of grated Parmesan cheese.  If I dare eat out, I always ask if the restaurant grates their own cheese.  I am ok if they do it themselves, not if they buy the kind already shredded.