mailmanrol's Blog

Well, I just got out of the Dr.'s office. We went over all my tests and for the time being, in addition to now having to live 'gluten free', I am to start taking calcium and vitamin D tablets 3 times a day. Next Thursday I am going for a bone density scan because Celiac Disease can cause osteoperosis, and because of my age, and not knowing how long I have actually had the disease, the good Dr wants to see what condition my skeleton is in. It's best to know I suppose. Anyway, just x-rays of some sort...nothing horrible to do. So the calcium and vitamin D are to help build me up ha ha. I have battled Ulcerative Colitis for the past 30 years, and he said it is very possible that I have had Celiac Disease since that time. The Colitis could have masked the Celiac Disease and kept doctors from looking for it. And maybe it wasn't even known about 30 years ago?? (that's just my thought, not anything the Dr said) In another hour I go to the nutritionist and get told what to do about my diet. Of course, thanks to all you good people, and the internet, I think I have figured out most of it. But I will let you know what the story is. Ok, I guess I'll try to get a few things done before I leave. The good part of this day is that I was able to get out of work at noon for these two appointments! YIPPPEEEEEE!!!!