I know this may sound weird but 2 years ago a health food doctor told me that I had gluten intolerance. I didn't really care for him or his personality, so I chose to not listen to him. Wish I had now.
He gave me this diagnosed based on the length of my pinky finger. He said that if your pinky finger falls below the last joint, under your nail, on your ring finger, that that means you have gluten intolerance.
When I went to the GI doctor I told him of this diagnoisis and he said he didn't really think I had it but that it was definetly an easier and cheaper diagnosis than his. He did the scope and the biospy, and I did have it, but I never had another appointment with him to hear his reaction. He just sent me back to my primary care doctor(who really doesn't know much) and to my wonderful dietician.
Now, I am curious as to how many people, that have been diagnosed with this disease, actually have a short pinky finger.
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Posted 16 September 2007 - 09:39 AM
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Diagnosed: Aug. '07
Celiac Sprue
Diverticulitis
Gastritis
Lactose Intolerant
Other known Allergies: Green Bell Peppers, Egg whites, Bees/Wasp, Mold, Pine Trees, Grass, Rag weed, several outdoor plant types, dust, Sulfa, some antibotics, most perfumes, most cleaning chemicals, still compiling....
Newly found Allergies: Ensure, cantaloupe, peaches, milk, Lame Advertisement, PEPSI (OH NO!!)
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Posted 16 September 2007 - 09:42 AM
Wow! That's crazy! I hope everyone participates. It would be interesting to see how many of us have the short pinky finger. 
I know this may sound weird but 2 years ago a health food doctor told me that I had gluten intolerance. I didn't really care for him or his personality, so I chose to not listen to him. Wish I had now.
He gave me this diagnosed based on the length of my pinky finger. He said that if your pinky finger falls below the last joint, under your nail, on your ring finger, that that means you have gluten intolerance.
When I went to the GI doctor I told him of this diagnoisis and he said he didn't really think I had it but that it was definetly an easier and cheaper diagnosis than his. He did the scope and the biospy, and I did have it, but I never had another appointment with him to hear his reaction. He just sent me back to my primary care doctor(who really doesn't know much) and to my wonderful dietician.
Now, I am curious as to how many people, that have been diagnosed with this disease, actually have a short pinky finger.
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Posted 16 September 2007 - 12:15 PM
That's just weird! But kinda cool if it works!
I just Googled "short pinky finger" and found this interesting tidbit on a site about palmistry: "A very short pinky finger (the kind that only reaches half way through the middle phalanx of the ring finger) is indicative of someone frustrated, unable to express their talents and skills." Hehehe... so we're gluten intolerant AND frustrated! fits me perfectly!
I just Googled "short pinky finger" and found this interesting tidbit on a site about palmistry: "A very short pinky finger (the kind that only reaches half way through the middle phalanx of the ring finger) is indicative of someone frustrated, unable to express their talents and skills." Hehehe... so we're gluten intolerant AND frustrated! fits me perfectly!
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Posted 16 September 2007 - 05:47 PM
Wow. 
I've known that I have a short pinky (violinists tend to notice these kinds of things), but never had a clue it might be related to, well, anything!!!
I've known that I have a short pinky (violinists tend to notice these kinds of things), but never had a clue it might be related to, well, anything!!!
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Posted 16 September 2007 - 05:51 PM
I was told several years ago that it is a genetic thing related to Athritus. There has been a study on it. I have RA and have a short little finger. My youngest daughter has JRA and also has a short little finger.
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27 years of misdiognoses
seziures summer of 1979 lasted 10 years had maybe a dozen in that time Dr.s never could find what was causing them blamed it on lack of sleep and maybe nutrasweet
rheumatoid arthritis May 1980
wrist joint replacement Jan 1984
fibromyalgia May 1980
insomnia since the 80's
diarrhea 1995-2000 blamed on arthritis meds
Crohn's 1998 after two operations to fix fissures caused by the diarrhea
Other symptons over the last 27 years that have been treated for symptoms not causes:
depression, anemia, constipation, tooth discoloration, tremors in hands, tingling and numbness in feet and hands, fatigue, high blood pressure due to arthritus meds, flushing in face, severe muscle pain and thinking I was going crazy thanks to Dr.'s attitudes.
After diognoses my mother tells me I have an aunt and a cousin with Celiac. Mother tested negative but thinks she is intolerant to wheat and is changing her diet.
Suspect all three of my children have it as well but still trying to convince them to go get tested.
In answer to my prayer, "Lord Please Heal My Broken Body". May 2007 Celiac antibody test positive
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seziures summer of 1979 lasted 10 years had maybe a dozen in that time Dr.s never could find what was causing them blamed it on lack of sleep and maybe nutrasweet
rheumatoid arthritis May 1980
wrist joint replacement Jan 1984
fibromyalgia May 1980
insomnia since the 80's
diarrhea 1995-2000 blamed on arthritis meds
Crohn's 1998 after two operations to fix fissures caused by the diarrhea
Other symptons over the last 27 years that have been treated for symptoms not causes:
depression, anemia, constipation, tooth discoloration, tremors in hands, tingling and numbness in feet and hands, fatigue, high blood pressure due to arthritus meds, flushing in face, severe muscle pain and thinking I was going crazy thanks to Dr.'s attitudes.
After diognoses my mother tells me I have an aunt and a cousin with Celiac. Mother tested negative but thinks she is intolerant to wheat and is changing her diet.
Suspect all three of my children have it as well but still trying to convince them to go get tested.
In answer to my prayer, "Lord Please Heal My Broken Body". May 2007 Celiac antibody test positive
Matthew 7: 8 Ask and ye shall receive, Seek and ye shall find, Knock and it shall be opened unto you.
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Posted 16 September 2007 - 05:54 PM
I was told several years ago that it is a genetic thing related to Athritus. There has been a study on it. I have RA and have a short little finger. My youngest daughter has JRA and also has a short little finger.
Yellow Rose
Well, that makes sense, as celiac disease seems to be a major cause of RA.
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Posted 17 September 2007 - 01:04 AM
That's really weird! But I'm curious as to which pinky finger we should be looking at?? I voted based on my right hand, because I am right-handed. It is shorter than the last joint by a good quarter of an inch....but on my left hand, my pinky finger is even with the last joint!
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Posted 17 September 2007 - 04:18 AM
Hmm, both of my little fingers come right to the last joint.
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10/2000 dx LYME disease; 2008 clinical dx CELIAC; Other: hypothyroid, allergies, dupuytrens, high mercury levels
gluten-free since 4/22/07; SF since 7/07; 3/08 & 7/08 high sugar levels in stool (i.e. cannot break down carbs) digestive enzymes for carbs didn't help; 7/18/08 started SCD as prescribed by my physician (MD).
10/2000 dx LYME disease; 2008 clinical dx CELIAC; Other: hypothyroid, allergies, dupuytrens, high mercury levels
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Posted 17 September 2007 - 05:05 AM
That's really weird! But I'm curious as to which pinky finger we should be looking at?? I voted based on my right hand, because I am right-handed. It is shorter than the last joint by a good quarter of an inch....but on my left hand, my pinky finger is even with the last joint!
He didn't tell me to look at a particular one. But both of mine are below, so that may have been why.
I should have included in the poll, whether one had been diagnosed with ceiliac sprue or gluten intolerance.
I wonder if length indicates the severity of our reaction to gluten?
It's crazy, but the poll is showing that the majority of us have short pinkies.
May God Bless And Keep Each And Everyone Of You!
Diagnosed: Aug. '07
Celiac Sprue
Diverticulitis
Gastritis
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Other known Allergies: Green Bell Peppers, Egg whites, Bees/Wasp, Mold, Pine Trees, Grass, Rag weed, several outdoor plant types, dust, Sulfa, some antibotics, most perfumes, most cleaning chemicals, still compiling....
Newly found Allergies: Ensure, cantaloupe, peaches, milk, Lame Advertisement, PEPSI (OH NO!!)
Diagnosed: Aug. '07
Celiac Sprue
Diverticulitis
Gastritis
Lactose Intolerant
Other known Allergies: Green Bell Peppers, Egg whites, Bees/Wasp, Mold, Pine Trees, Grass, Rag weed, several outdoor plant types, dust, Sulfa, some antibotics, most perfumes, most cleaning chemicals, still compiling....
Newly found Allergies: Ensure, cantaloupe, peaches, milk, Lame Advertisement, PEPSI (OH NO!!)
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Posted 18 September 2007 - 06:41 AM
I know this has only been on here for a couple of days, but I had hoped to have at least 100 people for a good comparison.
Also, I am curious for the 5 people that have a longer pinky, what their diagnoisis' are.
Don't really think this is a scientific study, but if it all has to do with genes, maybe it is an indication of a possiblity of having the disease.
I think when one is measuring you should look at the length of your finger from the palm side of your hand.
Thanks to all of you that have participated.
Also, I am curious for the 5 people that have a longer pinky, what their diagnoisis' are.
Don't really think this is a scientific study, but if it all has to do with genes, maybe it is an indication of a possiblity of having the disease.
I think when one is measuring you should look at the length of your finger from the palm side of your hand.
Thanks to all of you that have participated.
May God Bless And Keep Each And Everyone Of You!
Diagnosed: Aug. '07
Celiac Sprue
Diverticulitis
Gastritis
Lactose Intolerant
Other known Allergies: Green Bell Peppers, Egg whites, Bees/Wasp, Mold, Pine Trees, Grass, Rag weed, several outdoor plant types, dust, Sulfa, some antibotics, most perfumes, most cleaning chemicals, still compiling....
Newly found Allergies: Ensure, cantaloupe, peaches, milk, Lame Advertisement, PEPSI (OH NO!!)
Diagnosed: Aug. '07
Celiac Sprue
Diverticulitis
Gastritis
Lactose Intolerant
Other known Allergies: Green Bell Peppers, Egg whites, Bees/Wasp, Mold, Pine Trees, Grass, Rag weed, several outdoor plant types, dust, Sulfa, some antibotics, most perfumes, most cleaning chemicals, still compiling....
Newly found Allergies: Ensure, cantaloupe, peaches, milk, Lame Advertisement, PEPSI (OH NO!!)
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Posted 18 September 2007 - 07:33 AM
I would participate also, I'm not quite sure what I'm looking at. Do you mean that the top of your pinky has to come below the joint of your ring finger? That doesn't sound right...Is that what you mean? That would be only a little stub coming out of your hand? 
Let me know, Janet
Let me know, Janet
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Posted 18 September 2007 - 07:44 AM
I would participate also, I'm not quite sure what I'm looking at. Do you mean that the top of your pinky has to come below the joint of your ring finger? That doesn't sound right...Is that what you mean? That would be only a little stub coming out of your hand?
You should be looking at the joint/line just before your finger nail on your ring finger.
May God Bless And Keep Each And Everyone Of You!
Diagnosed: Aug. '07
Celiac Sprue
Diverticulitis
Gastritis
Lactose Intolerant
Other known Allergies: Green Bell Peppers, Egg whites, Bees/Wasp, Mold, Pine Trees, Grass, Rag weed, several outdoor plant types, dust, Sulfa, some antibotics, most perfumes, most cleaning chemicals, still compiling....
Newly found Allergies: Ensure, cantaloupe, peaches, milk, Lame Advertisement, PEPSI (OH NO!!)
Diagnosed: Aug. '07
Celiac Sprue
Diverticulitis
Gastritis
Lactose Intolerant
Other known Allergies: Green Bell Peppers, Egg whites, Bees/Wasp, Mold, Pine Trees, Grass, Rag weed, several outdoor plant types, dust, Sulfa, some antibotics, most perfumes, most cleaning chemicals, still compiling....
Newly found Allergies: Ensure, cantaloupe, peaches, milk, Lame Advertisement, PEPSI (OH NO!!)
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Posted 18 September 2007 - 07:45 AM
Janeti - it doesn't look like a stub, though, because the base of the pinky starts below the base on the ring finger.
I think I need to change my vote. One pinky is just about even with the joint and I voted based on that one. Then I looked at the other hand and that pinky is below the joint.
I think I need to change my vote. One pinky is just about even with the joint and I voted based on that one. Then I looked at the other hand and that pinky is below the joint.
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Posted 18 September 2007 - 09:55 AM
I went around and looked at all my kids and dh. All 4 of my kids and I have pinkies that are below the last joint on the ring finger. My dh's was longer. So my oldest dd went to school yesterday and looked at all of her friends and her teachers hands. Most of them had the "gluten intolerant" pinky! When she told them what it was supposed to mean, they told her they didn't have a problem w/ gluten.
Maybe we should also look at our family members who DONT have celiac and post those results! This is really interesting and fun!
ptkds
Maybe we should also look at our family members who DONT have celiac and post those results! This is really interesting and fun!
ptkds
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Diagnosed with Celiac disease on November 8, 2006; gluten-free as of 12-1-06.
DD#2 12 years old; diagnosed on November 28, 2006. gluten-free as of 12-7-06.
DD#3 7 years old; diagnosed through blood work in October 2006. Gluten-free as of mid-November and doing GREAT!!
DD#4 7 years old; had a scope done on 6-22-07 (at 14 months old) and the dr saw stomach ulcers, but all test results were negative. GI dr told us to put her on the gluten free diet anyway. She is gluten free as of 6-22-07.
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Posted 18 September 2007 - 10:53 AM
That's really weird! But I'm curious as to which pinky finger we should be looking at?? I voted based on my right hand, because I am right-handed. It is shorter than the last joint by a good quarter of an inch....but on my left hand, my pinky finger is even with the last joint!
Wow, I didn't even think of that. I voted based on my left hand because my right was on the mouse(I'm right handed). My left pinky is even witht he last joint and my right is considerably shorter- just over half way between the joints! How weird I've never noticed that before
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Daughters 8 & 11 Celiac panels negative
IgA neg
IgG Pos
Biopsies showed blunted villi
HLA DQ2 and HLA DQ5
Gluten free since mid 7/07 and feel great
Daughters 8 & 11 Celiac panels negative
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