The thought only came about because my youngest daughter, suffers Flatulence (smelly) and Diarrhoea. . She had the blood tests but doesn't have the Coeliac antibodies, though she did suffer with Epilepsy when younger. . I noticed she has a short fifth finger like myself and I advised her to have the Genetic Test (for Pre-Disposition to Coeliac Disease) . Here's my question how many of the people out there have the 'Short' fifth finger?? . . Best Regards, David
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Chronically Ill and lost 56lbs in 3 Months Prior to Diagnosis. Diagnosed in Nov 2005 after Biopsy and Blood Tests
Cannot tolerate Codex Wheat Starch. Self Taught Baker.
Bake everything from scratch using naturally gluten-free ingredients.
Well, I do have that shorter finger. But I've totally depressed half the people in my office. They are all checking their finger lengths and alot of them have the short 5th finger. Now they are all wondering what disease they have!
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Toni
Gluten Free - February 16, 2008
Diagnosed with positive bloodwork and biopsy.
No digestive symptoms for the past 25 years, but did have severe anemia, osteoporosis, lactose intolerance and RLS at time of diagnosis.
If the top of the small finger falls below the Distal joint on the ring finger, then it's unusual !! . . Best Regards, David
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Chronically Ill and lost 56lbs in 3 Months Prior to Diagnosis. Diagnosed in Nov 2005 after Biopsy and Blood Tests
Cannot tolerate Codex Wheat Starch. Self Taught Baker.
Bake everything from scratch using naturally gluten-free ingredients.
I have the short fifth finger but didn't find anything when I googled so do you have a link to share?
Here's an Interesting PDF Slide Show check the whole lot. the reference for short 'Pinky' is on pages 51 and 52 . PDF Slide Show Gluten Sensitivity . Best Regards, David
The Photograph is from an unrelated item and only used as a visual example. . Best Regards, David
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Chronically Ill and lost 56lbs in 3 Months Prior to Diagnosis. Diagnosed in Nov 2005 after Biopsy and Blood Tests
Cannot tolerate Codex Wheat Starch. Self Taught Baker.
Bake everything from scratch using naturally gluten-free ingredients.
How fun. My right is shorter than the left but both are short according this info.
When I was in nursing school, our instructor celebrated her 40th year in nursing. She had all kinds of info like this that she shared with us. The only one I remember is that if a patient has black hairs growing in his ears they may be prone to heart problems. I did ask patients if they had heart problems if I saw those black hairs. Yes, they all had heart problems.
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1960s-had symptoms-could have been before but don't remember 1970s-told had colitis or nervous stomach-was given phenobarbital, felt great but still had symptoms Me, dd and ds diagnosed with Lactose Intolerance 2000-osteopenia 2001-had stroke because of medications I was given June 2003-saw Chiropractor who specialized in nutrition: Celiac Disease not Lactose Intolerance, went gluten free with once in awhile cheating, off soy and dairy for about 6 months June 2003-found excellent doctor for fibromyalgia (who has found out she has Celiac Disease) May 2006-went gluten free with NO cheating-excellent! Made all the difference in the world
Interesting, my left finger is at the line of my ring finger and my right pinky is about 1/4 " shorter then the line on my right hand. I have Discoid Lupus, SLE Lupus and Celiac Disease. Hmmmmm
Not sure how accurate this is...both of my pinky fingers are shorter, and I do not have a celiac diagnosis, I am gluten intolerant though.
There is also something about foreheads that is suppose to mean celiac...can't remember what it is though.
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Deb
Long Island, NY
Double DQ1, subtype 6
We urge all doctors to take time to listen to your patients.. don't "isolate" symptoms but look at the whole spectrum. If a patient tells you s/he feels as if s/he's falling apart and "nothing seems to be working properly", chances are s/he's right!
"The calm river of your life approaches the rocky chute of the rapids - flow on through. You are the same water. The rocks cannot hurt you. Remember, now and then, that you are the water and not the boat. Flow on!
diagnosed type one diabetic 1973 diagnosed celiac winter 2005 diagnosed hypothyroid spring 2006
But healthy and happy!
11 year-old Son had negative blood panel, but went on gluten-free diet of his own volition to see if his concentration would improve, his temper abate, and his energy level would increase. Miraculous response!
The great are great only because we are on our knees. --Pierre Joseph Proudhon (1809-1865)
Count me in the short pinky club. I used to be so proud of my long slender fingers, but now I learn that even my pinky is shorter than it's supposed to be.
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Tamara, mom to 4 gluten & casein free kiddos!
Age 11 - Psoriasis
Age 8- dx'd Celiac March 2005
Age 6- gluten-free/cf, allergy related seizures
Age 4 - reflux, resolved with gluten-free/cf
