Jump to content

  • 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:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Newbie

steveindenver

Recommended Posts

steveindenver Contributor
steveindenver
Posted

Just want to officially say hi to everyone and let them know this message board has been a huge help for me. I received my blood work results almost a week ago, and am awaiting my biopsy results, but the doc said for the most part, "You've got Celiac". So, I will trying to bring awareness to this disease among family and friends. I know my mom will not understand, and will be worried. Typical Jewish mom! :-) I am just looking forward to my first day of not having the trots and having a solid BM again.

I've found a support group but the next meeting is on June 1 (so over a month from now!). So until then, this board is my support.

Thanks everyone

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

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


lonewolf Collaborator
lonewolf
Posted

Welcome! Hope we can be of help to you!

Rusla Enthusiast
Rusla
Posted

Welcome to the group. I have been unable to make it to any of my support meetings because of when they are held. I am sure glad I have this place for support.

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
Posted

Hi Steve--I just wanted to welcome you in! :) You have come to the right place! Feel free to ask any questions that might come up along the way--and that goes for your mom, too :D If you need any help going gluten-free, just let us know.

tarnalberry Community Regular
tarnalberry
Posted

Welcome to the group. It's a tough transition at first, but like all new skills, once you get the hang of it, it'll be easier. You've found a wonderful, supportive, informative, helpful bunch of people who'll have lots of information and support for you - and will welcome any information and support you have as well! :-)

TinkerbellSwt Collaborator
TinkerbellSwt
Posted

Hi and welcome! I am still kind of new at this myself. I just wanted to let you know from my own experiences that this is a place full of wonderful people with some great advice. Any questions you might have you can ask here and someone somewhere will have somesort of answer. Its amazing! The support you receive here is golden. Again, welcome to our group!

DingoGirl Enthusiast
DingoGirl
Posted

Hi Steve - - this is a great place for questions and answers, really nice people. I am new also and pleased to report that my bowels "shaped up" nicely and pretty quickly on the gluten-free diet. Welcome!

Susan

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

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


TCA Contributor
TCA
Posted

Welcome! Let us know what we can do to help!

steveindenver Contributor
steveindenver
Posted
  • Author

Thanks, everyone. It's nice to have this kind of support. I can't imagine doing this without the Internet. I got a little scared today, since I am moving into the "unknown zone" but then I calmed down and realized, there is no reason to be scared. This is a healthy change, one I am in control of with my diet, so no reason to be scared.

Guest nini
Guest nini
Posted

welcome to this board! you will find all kinds of useful information here and lots of joking around and tons of emotional support! ask any questions you may have and we will do our best to answer!

Archived

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

Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      131,934
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    Kazwal
    Newest Member
    Kazwal
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.5k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • Wheatwacked
      Help I’m cross contaminating myself,

      By Wheatwacked · Posted

      The discovery of the vitamin D receptor in multiple immune cell lineages, such as monocytes, dendritic cells, and activated T cells credits vitamin D with a novel role in modulating immunological functions and its subsequent role in the development or prevention of autoimmune diseases.  The Implication of Vitamin D and Autoimmunity: a Comprehensive Review
    • Wheatwacked
      Bitters for digestion?

      By Wheatwacked · Posted

      Definitely get vitamin D 25(OH)D.  Celiac Disease causes vitamin D deficiency and one of the functions of vitamin D is modulating the genes.  While we can survive with low vitamin D as an adaptation to living in a seasonal environment, the homeostasis is 200 nmol/L.  Vitamin D Receptors are found in nearly every cell with a nucleus,while the highest concentrations are in tissues like the intestine, kidney, parathyroid, and bone.  A cellular communication system, if you will. The vitamin D receptor: contemporary genomic approaches reveal new basic and translational insights  Possible Root Causes of Histamine Intolerance. "Low levels of certain nutrients like copper, Vitamins A, B6, and C can lead to histamine build up along with excess or deficient levels of iron. Iodine also plays a crucial role in histamine regulation."  
    • AnnaNZ
      Bitters for digestion?

      By AnnaNZ · Posted

      I forgot to mention my suspicion of the high amount of glyphosate allowed to be used on wheat in USA and NZ and Australia. My weight was 69kg mid-2023, I went down to 60kg in March 2024 and now hover around 63kg (just after winter here in NZ) - wheat-free and very low alcohol consumption.
    • AnnaNZ
      Bitters for digestion?

      By AnnaNZ · Posted

      Hi Jess Thanks so much for your response and apologies for the long delay in answering. I think I must have been waiting for something to happen before I replied and unfortunately it fell off the radar... I have had an upper endoscopy and colonoscopy in the meantime (which revealed 'minor' issues only). Yes I do think histamine intolerance is one of the problems. I have been lowering my histamine intake and feeling a lot better. And I do think it is the liver which is giving the pain. I am currently taking zinc (I have had three low zinc tests now), magnesium, B complex, vitamin E and a calcium/Vitamin C mix. I consciously think about getting vitamin D outside. (Maybe I should have my vitamin D re-tested now...) I am still 100% gluten-free. My current thoughts on the cause of the problems is some, if not all, of the following: Genetically low zinc uptake, lack of vitamin D, wine drinking (alcohol/sulphites), covid, immune depletion, gastroparesis, dysbiosis, leaky gut, inability to process certain foods I am so much better than late 2023 so feel very positive 🙂    
    • lehum
      4.5 years into diagnosis, eating gluten-free and still struggling: would love support, tips, & stories

      By lehum · Posted

      Hi and thank you very much for your detailed response! I am so glad that the protocol worked so well for you and helped you to get your health back on track. I've heard of it helping other people too. One question I have is how did you maintain your weight on this diet? I really rely on nuts and rice to keep me at a steady weight because I tend to lose weight quickly and am having a hard time envisioning how to make it work, especially when not being able to eat things like nuts and avocados. In case you have any input, woud be great to hear it! Friendly greetings.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

NOTICE: This site places This site places cookies on your device (Cookie settings). on your device. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.