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Posted 9/23/2010 2:25 PM (GMT 0)

I have a cold and I picked up some Ester-C. It's supposed to be easier on the stomach. Anyone have expericence with this - or should I just avoid it? I really want to be healthier in general and feel better, but I'm nervous about starting anything new. I thought I'd try a B complex (I'm always tired) and Ester-C.

Thanks for any input!

Posted 9/23/2010 3:06 PM (GMT 0)
Hey there. Haven't posted in a while but came to check the boards because I'm having issues with a bad cold and wanting to avoid antibiotic use so was poking around to find info.

Anyway. I started taking a "super B vitamin complex plus C" about 3 weeks ago because my GI recommended a folate supplement (didn't specify any particular brand/type) due to low blood folate levels from taking Imuran. I also take a daily multivitamin which includes C and B vitamins so I'm getting pretty big doses daily of B complex and C. Currently I'm in remission (Whoo hoo!) but so far have not experienced any negative side effects of the new supplement.

I haven't done any research on the topic but just wanted to offer some personal experience in case it might help.
Posted 9/23/2010 3:08 PM (GMT 0)
Check out the dozens of threads talking about vitamin D3. That is the real panacea vitamin. If you also want to include a multivitamin I like Rainbow Light because it is easy on my stomach. But everyone is different. Some people are so inflamed that they can barely tolerate soluble psyllium fiber. Some meds require that you take extra folate.

The one key supplement that almost everyone agrees on is taking probiotics. There are dozens of threads about that too.
Posted 9/23/2010 3:16 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks so much. That helps. I just can't help feeling nervous about starting anything new. My husband and I are going on vacation in a couple of weeks - for the first time in years. I really don't want to be sick. Sometimes it seems like when I have a cold or flu like symptoms I end up in a flare too.

Sometimes I take children's vitamins because I can just chew them up and I feel like it's easier on my stomach. Is that a good idea? Maybe I should start a thread for that question.

Thanks again :)

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