Do us crohnies have issues with paracetamol/Tylenol ?
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I have more problems with ibuprofen, but believe that tylenol does irritate in its own ways. I find that it causes me more intestinal gas, and, at a time I needed to use it regularly, I had a lot of difficulty with iron absorption and intestinal bleeding. Neither was listed as side effects, but both are pretty much regular occurrences for me.
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Acetaminophen is known to be "safe" for IBD patient as it is not supposed to be irritant for the digestive track when taken in dosage of less than 4000mg/day. What I am thinking is that you are either intolerant/allergic to tylenol which could be a possibility. Otherwise, it could maybe be linked to some liver issues but that theory remains a bit controversial. I don't know if there is such a thing as a tylenol allergy test that could be done other than just experiencing the symptoms but the important part is to keep in mind that this is a potential reason why you'd have D and pain from it.
Have you tried different brands, in case it's a problem with one of the other ingredients (lactose is often used as a filler, sometimes colours are added). You could also try a soluble version in case the actual pill is irritating your insides.
