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- pilber309 replied to pilber309's topic in Related Issues & Disorders2Burning Sensation in the small intestine
Thanks for the reply. My burning sensation is bottom left side of my belly button so not directly below the sternum. My diet has been very austere for a while, I am eating in last few yrs what ive been eating now. No alcohol, 1 cup of coffee in the morning ,carnivore based , I have cut down on how much I eat as well lots of dairy Greek yog cheese etc, I am... -
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Please understand that genetic (HLA) testing cannot be used to diagnose celiac disease since about 40% of the general population has the genetic potential to develop celiac disease while only about 1% actually do. It also takes some kind of stress event to "wake up" the genes such that the potential for it is transformed to active celiac disease. This stress... -
- cristiana replied to pilber309's topic in Related Issues & Disorders2Burning Sensation in the small intestine
Hello @pilber309 and welcome to the forum. (Nice to meet an almost-twin, I have nearly reached 14 years post diagnosis, too!) I suffer from burning pain in an area which you might be describing: if you were looking at me, south of my ribs, between the sternum and belly button. Is that the area you are talking about? I get this pain when I am... -
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Thanks for the reply. My burning sensation is bottom left side of my belly button so not directly below the sternum. My diet has been very austere for a while, I am eating in last few yrs what ive been eating now. No alcohol, 1 cup of coffee in the morning ,carnivore based , I have cut down on how much I eat as well lots of dairy Greek yog cheese etc, I am fitter than ever and don't have the symptoms I had pre diagnoses such has chronic fatigue ,migraines etc just this burning sensation.
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Please understand that genetic (HLA) testing cannot be used to diagnose celiac disease since about 40% of the general population has the genetic potential to develop celiac disease while only about 1% actually do. It also takes some kind of stress event to "wake up" the genes such that the potential for it is transformed to active celiac disease. This stress event can be many things but often it is a viral infection. There are two genes, HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8, that are responsible for the vast majority of active celiac disease cases. Having one or both of the genes doesn't equate to having celiac disease or even guaranteeing that you will develop it since, statistically, for most people, they remain dormant. But not having either one of them, despite experiencing distress from gluten consumption, essentially rules out celiac disease and points to NCGS. On the other hand, if you have cofactor evidence of celiac disease, such as anemia, having the genetic potential is a reinforcing piece of evidence.
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Hello @pilber309 and welcome to the forum. (Nice to meet an almost-twin, I have nearly reached 14 years post diagnosis, too!) I suffer from burning pain in an area which you might be describing: if you were looking at me, south of my ribs, between the sternum and belly button. Is that the area you are talking about? I get this pain when I am glutened, but also when I take strong antibiotics, or drink too much coffee or eat too much rich food. I believe that it is a type of gastritis, which I treat with a very short dose of over the counter or prescription omeprazole, strong chamomile infusions, lots of water, and a reflux/gastritis diet. There are many such diets available online to look at but in my case when it is playing up I avoid spicy food, strong coffee, citrus fruit, tomatoes, fatty meals etc, and I eat small but regular meals. I don't actually enjoy alcohol but if you do happen to have gastritis, like me, it really can hurt if you have gastritis so should also be avoided. If you are taking iron supplements or NSAIDs such as aspirin, these can be very irritating to this area, too. I wonder if any of the above might apply to you? Cristiana
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Hello I have been diagnosed Celiac for 14 yrs now and despite ups and downs I've never felt better in terms of what I was suffering pre diagnoses due to being G.F. The one feeling I cant seem to get rid of is a burning sensation in the very part of the small intestine where the villi is. I seem to be noticing it a lot more recently. Has anyone had this or have any medical tips about what I can do about it. It doesn't hurt really its just irritating.
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By xxnonamexx · Posted
I have read fermented foods like sauerkraut, pickles, Kefir, Kombucha are great for gut health besides probiotics. However I have searched and read about ones that were tested (Kefir, Kombucha) and there is no clear one that is very helpful. Has anyone take Kefir, Kombucha and noticed a difference in gut health? I read one is lactose free but when tested was high in lactose so I would probably try a non dairy one. Thanks
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