Jump to content
This site uses cookies. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. More Info... ×
  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.




  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):



    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):


  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Where Your Contribution Counts!
    eNewsletter
    Support Us!

Could I Have Celiac Disease?


M0mmy0f3

Recommended Posts

M0mmy0f3 Newbie

Hello. I am a 26 year old female who has been experiencing some GI issues for a couple if years. Up until recently my symptoms were mild and not concerning. In 2010 I had my gallbladder removed. After surgery I began noticing that my bowels had changed. I could no longer eat fried foods, sauces, processed meats, etc without having diarrhea. Since then I can't remember the last time that I had a "normal" BM. Anyhow around Christmas of last year I developed new and alarming symptoms. I experienced diarrhea for 2 weeks straight. No I did not have the stomach by or anything else GI related. During these two weeks I would experience severe aBD pain, sweats, nausea and burping. Just this week the pain was soooo bad I had to leave my 4 year old who had a 103+ fever and my other 2 children with their grandmother at 2a to go to the ER. Along with the above symptoms I also experienced dizziness and felt like I was going to pass out, my heart was racing and I felt so weak. Diarrhea was also accompanied. I also have another symptom not related to GI but over the summer my right hand became really dry ( almost like dermatitis). My right hand is still the same and drs do not believe it to be dermatitis. They have suggested it could be diet related- milk allergy or gluten allergy. I am going to the dr on Friday for a ER follow up and just wanted opinions of others. Thanks.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):



Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):



1desperateladysaved Proficient

Whatever it is,

Please get well.

I hope the tests will be difinative for you. Many of the symptoms sound like celiac and you need to find out what is causing it and try to solve it.

Diana

Link to comment
Share on other sites
M0mmy0f3 Newbie

Thank you! I just hope the drs listen and don't give me the run around!

When others have been tested for celiac disease did they instruct you to go on a gluten free diet first or did they do labs etc???

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Takala Enthusiast

They are supposed to do the tests first, the blood tests measure whether or not you have antibodies to the proteins in the wheat family. A lot of people who are celiac or gluten intolerant also become lactose intolerant as a result, this may clear up after being gluten free for a while, so people can add back in cheese or yogurt. Others are casein (milk protein) intolerant and end up off of dairy, fortunately, there are a LOT of tasty non dairy substitutes now like coconut and nut milks, even hemp milk.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
shadowicewolf Proficient

Technically, i've heard that certain foods should be avoided after removal of the gallbladder (fried?) due to "D" issues.

ah, wikipedia has a bit more on it:

Open Original Shared Link

They say up to 20% have unexplained "D" afterwards that clears up? Huh.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
M0mmy0f3 Newbie

Thank you! My two youngest children have a milk protein allergy. So they are on a soy diet. You can see a reaction if they consume something with casein in it!

I don't always have "D" from eating fried foods. Just French fries take an immediate toll on me. That is why I also thought gluten intolerance. My family eats a lot of pasta and such because my husband is Italian.

Hopefully tomorrow I will be able to get some answers. :)

Link to comment
Share on other sites
shadowicewolf Proficient

French fries? do you have any other issues with potatos (or nightshades really)?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):



Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):



M0mmy0f3 Newbie

Nightshades? I don't know if I have any other issues to potatoes. I just eliminate French fries. I do however experience almost immediate diarrhea after eatting. Pastas, grains especially. :( I always attributed it to not having my gallbladder but once it's removed those symptoms are suppose to be eliminated. I just want to find out what it wrong. I had a ct scan while in the ER and it ruled out appendicitis, Ibs and chrons. ER doc suggested the milk/gluten allergy as did other drs in the past with my hand issue. Just add the past two episodes of extreme adb pain. It scares me. :(

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Help Celiac.com:
    Donate

  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A17):
    Celiac.com Sponsor (A17):





    Celiac.com Sponsors (A17-M):




  • Recent Activity

    1. - trents replied to Julie Riordan's topic in Traveling with Celiac Disease
      1

      Any ideas for travelling

    2. - trents replied to Braver101's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
      1

      Constant sweating with celiac disease

    3. - Julie Riordan posted a topic in Traveling with Celiac Disease
      1

      Any ideas for travelling

    4. - Braver101 posted a topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
      1

      Constant sweating with celiac disease

    5. - Tlbaked13 replied to djmu's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
      10

      Peripheral Neuropathy


  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):



  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      120,487
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748

    CandiceK
    Newest Member
    CandiceK
    Joined

  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):


  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      120.2k
    • Total Posts
      1m

  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):





  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):



  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • trents
      There are supplements available that can help breakdown minor amounts of gluten such as you might experience with cross contamination when dining out and you order gluten free items from a menu. But they will not help when larger amounts of gluten are consumed. One such product that many on this forum attest to as having helped them in this regard is GliadinX. The inventor of GlidinX is one our forum sponsors so you should know that.
    • trents
      There is such a thing, believe it or not, called gluten withdrawal. Gluten has addictive properties similar to opiates. I know it sounds bizarre but research it. Also, are you compensating for the loss of vitamins and minerals you were getting from the FDA mandated fortified wheat flour products you were formerly consuming?
    • Julie Riordan
      Just wondering can anyone help me out.heading on holidays and don’t really know what expect.if I get glutened are there tablets that you can take
    • Braver101
      Does anyone else get soaking wet sweats just out of nowhere? I’m not in menopause, there’s nothing wrong with me except celiac disease and my thyroid, and I’m taking my medicine. I am 18 days gluten-free but I cannot stop sweating and it makes me freezing cold and I’m soaking wet and changing my clothes literally as I’m changing my clothes the new clothes are soaking wet and nobody will help me. Please somebody out there help me. 
    • Tlbaked13
      Sometimes I end up spitting out a drink of water! But for the most part I do ok with the liquids that I've been sticking to which Is hardly anything carbonated (meaning diet soda mainly)  I drink alot of tea which I make myself lipton cold brew sweetened with half sugar and half Splenda, smoothies when I could in the beginning but made with milk so I'm now using orange juice instead of the milk but it doesn't workout real often I drink black coffee in the mornings with no trouble usually and I've been experimenting with some juices but the sugar content is a set back I'm not a huge water fan but will drink it unfortunately where I live I can't do the tap water I'm the only one who has a problem with it apparently but for some reason I just can't...unless I'm using it in coffee or tea and the tea even took me some time to stand yes I have thought about boost/ ensure but they are very costly for someone who is scrapping the bottom at this time 
×
×
  • Create New...