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tabasco32 Apprentice
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HI rachel,

I know that I need to detox but for some reason charcoal and whey really give me bad abdominal pain. Why would this be? It hurts so bad. Should I take with food instead of without? And with constipation I'm afraid it will stop moving and be stored somewhere else.

I have done everything for constipation and nothing really works. not even enymas, just magnesium citrate. I wont do that again.

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tabasco32 Apprentice
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Hey

Does anyone have trouble with ground meats like turykey or beef or chicken. I notice I was eating my ground turkey meat that I cooked in a frying pan, no oil just water. Then My guts started to pop and bubble. Is that an intolerance? Is this why I am still losing weight?

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Rachel--24
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HI rachel,

I know that I need to detox but for some reason charcoal and whey really give me bad abdominal pain. Why would this be? It hurts so bad. Should I take with food instead of without? And with constipation I'm afraid it will stop moving and be stored somewhere else.

Are you sure its the charcoal and whey giving you pain?? Some days you are saying they are ok...and others days that they're causing you pain.

Charcoal should not be taken with food unless you want it to absorb your food instead of the toxins. My Dr. tells me to take it away from food.

You can take the whey with food.

Nothing is working right now because you are very toxic and still have a mouthful of amalgams. Your digestive system is not in great shape and more than likely you have infections....bacteria, parasites, etc. Thats what happens when you become toxic from mercury.

These things are going to cause you some pain and discomfort....thats why its imperative that you find the right Dr. whos knows all of this and can help you to detox SAFELY...and who can treat you for other things that may be going on because of the mercury. Thats the *key* to getting better...finding the right Dr.

Sometimes you are just going to have symptoms no matter what you do...because of the situation you're in. Detox is also not a comfortable thing to go through. :(

Was Scott ever able to get an email through to you?

Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
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hi all

hi Jin

I'm fine just reading along.

don't have anything to add of importance.

just trying to get my gardening caught up

love catching up on all of you too

hugs judy

AndreaB Contributor
AndreaB
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love catching up on all of you too

hugs judy

It's always good to see you Judy!

tom Contributor
tom
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Wow slow Sunday in Rachelville! :(

I think I did too much today - not that much by most standards - and am more slow-brained than any time since soy-free except for that 2am insomniac post.

Luckily still felt good at sax-playing time!

:)

Oh, I mentioned something to Pseu-tze that she . . .. .hmm is insisted the right word? . . . . .lets say encouraged me to pass on. <words . . .grrr . .come slooow>

Here we go - some late nights I've read back for grins. And it ranges from amusing to insightful [edit: to heart-wrenching ups & downs and] back to hilarious etc. (Hehe as if I have to tell YOU all) :P:D

But the thing is it feels like someone who didn't start watching Seinfeld until, say, season 7, grew to know and like the characters etc, then started catching the reruns.

Just reading old pages w/out knowing most of the cast would definitely be a lot different and not near as worthwhile.

:):)

Bumped into the birth of the attack geese today! :lol: LOL :lol:

NoGluGirl Contributor
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Dear Julie,

I tolerate cheese, but not much else in the dairy department. It is the lactose that aggravates my system. I cannot eat yogurt or pudding, it makes me as sick as gluten. :( I have not tolerated beans as of late. However, the citric acid derived from Aspergillus is a good possibility.

Mold is not my friend by any means! Plus, there is mold all over our house! Lately, it is even in the toilets! We never used to get it in there! WTH? This just started, but the mold in the basement is nothing new. I am so afraid is toxic mold, and making us all sick. We cannot afford to get it tested, though. It is over $600 to test your mold. :unsure:

I am glad you enjoyed my rant on stupid commercials! :) That is what it is for! :lol: It really is rediculous. There is no way a woman came up with that one. I wonder how the woman doing the voice over keeps a straight face while saying that.

Dear tom,

I do tend to cover a ton of things in a single post. If it makes it easier, I can break them up. I know the others probably could use that as well. I think it might make it less confusing that way. I do not mind.

Yes, the food intolerance issues are driving me nuts! I have wondered if it is a delayed reaction to something, as you suggested. It is so hard to say. I need to do a rotation diet to find out. Keeping a food journal should help.

My parents drive me up the wall! I have no freakin' idea what is going on with those people! All I know is, they have got to be completely insane or something! I know menopause does weird stuff to people, but come on! Both of them are lunatics! Schizoid comes to mind!

I am so glad you came across the rant on the Always commercial. :lol: That just had to be the highlight of your day! Men are so squeamish about tampons and stuff. Yet, they talk about their unmentionable body parts every chance they get!

Why is this so? At least, that has been my unfortunate experience. :blink:

Yes, those attack geese are really something! You must be careful! Make sure you have not been around Auxigro! They are slowly recovering. Now they are even more protective than ever!

Dear Judy,

I am glad you are makin' er. I was wondering how you have been. You always add something valuable when you post. We are all happy that you are reading along. The gardening sounds good! I would not mind doing some of that! :)

I probably will not get to, though. My parents are crazy. Instead of planting beautiful flowers, they want to pour concrete! :huh: Yes, I said concrete! :blink: That is not going to add value or beauty to this property. Not to mention, concrete is a permanent structure, and will increase the property tax. I told them, "Why don't we just build a freakin' parking lot?"

Dear Lisa,

I have not had trouble with ground meat as long as it is not too fattening. Fat makes me really sick if I overdo it. Right now, I think you are reacting badly to everything because you are so toxic. The mercury is making your body sensitive to everything. Once you get those other amalgams out, and can detox, then chelate, I am sure you will be able to tolerate more foods.

Sincerely,

Jin

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rinne Apprentice
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Wow slow Sunday in Rachelville! :(

I think I did too much today - not that much by most standards - and am more slow-brained than any time since soy-free except for that 2am insomniac post.

Luckily still felt good at sax-playing time!

:)

Oh, I mentioned something to Pseu-tze that she . . .. .hmm is insisted the right word? . . . . .lets say encouraged me to pass on. <words . . .grrr . .come slooow>

Here we go - some late nights I've read back for grins. And it ranges from amusing to insightful back to hilarious etc. (Hehe as if I have to tell YOU all) :P:D

But the thing is it feels like someone who didn't start watching Seinfeld until, say, season 7, grew to know and like the characters etc, then started catching the reruns.

Just reading old pages w/out knowing most of the cast would definitely be a lot different and not near as worthwhile.

:):)

Bumped into the birth of the attack geese today! :lol: LOL :lol:

Wow. :)

AndreaB Contributor
AndreaB
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Wow slow Sunday in Rachelville! :(

Yah, it's been pretty quiet this afternoon/evening anyway.

Here we go - some late nights I've read back for grins. And it ranges from amusing to insightful back to hilarious etc. (Hehe as if I have to tell YOU all) :P:D

But the thing is it feels like someone who didn't start watching Seinfeld until, say, season 7, grew to know and like the characters etc, then started catching the reruns.

Just reading old pages w/out knowing most of the cast would definitely be a lot different and not near as worthwhile.

:):)

We had a lot of fun last summer. :D The "cast" is mostly the same, with some additions and subtractions. Floridian cleared all her posts so you miss the fun with her unless it was quoted by someone.

tom Contributor
tom
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Hehehe I don't think u need to change your posting style. Seemed to me the audience just doesn't want to see it mushed together into one huMUNGOus paragraph.

And I'm w/ them.

I just get carried away in that I want to start responding to something but that [REPLY] button is sooooooo far away!!! :lol:

Dear tom,

Yes, the food intolerance issues are driving me nuts! I have wondered if it is a delayed reaction to something, as you suggested. It is so hard to say. I need to do a rotation diet to find out. Keeping a food journal should help.

Oh oh Oh Jin - u need a food/symptom journal as much as anyone. I was disheartened to read that u didn't already have one.

<tries to read betw lines>

<fails>

So u already plan to? If convincing is needed I'm sure you'll get ganged up on HARD!

I am so glad you came across the rant on the Always commercial. :lol:

:lol: I'm laughing almost as much at the fact that I would've never even known it was rant-worthy!

My parents are crazy. Instead of planting beautiful flowers, they want to pour concrete! :huh: Yes, I said concrete! :blink:

I cannot get my head around that at all. I think I can usually imagine possible (tho irrational to me) reasons for ppl doing things that seem :wacko: wacko (isn't that part of a 'benefit of the doubt' mentality?) but in this case, I'm ready to give up.

I'll assume there are no plans for a bball court or roller-hockey rink.

tom Contributor
tom
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Floridian cleared all her posts so you miss the fun with her unless it was quoted by someone.

Ahhhhhhh

All those posts w/ only dots? But that was a diff name - maybe tk6katt or close.

By the attack geese page.

Nah that must be someone else. Ohhhhh was this the name change done by admin?

Gah my head's gonna hurt if I keep trying to think this much.

AndreaB Contributor
AndreaB
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Ahhhhhhh

All those posts w/ only dots? But that was a diff name - maybe tk6katt or close.

By the attack geese page.

Nah that must be someone else. Ohhhhh was this the name change done by admin?

Gah my head's gonna hurt if I keep trying to think this much.

That's the one. She changed her user name.

Don't think too much......that's dangerous. :lol:

The regulars that were on the thread last year that aren't now are t6katt, robbin, and juliem. Most everyone else was just here for the party. There are probably a few I forgot though. :unsure:

tabasco32 Apprentice
tabasco32
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jin

Yeah I think your right. There was a lot of little fats pieces of cartilage in the meat that was causing me problems I believe. What sad is that I don't have an appointment with the dentist for another month.

But Rachel is right, I do need to wait awhile for the other teeth as I become more sick with each removal. I hope the new naturopath will be able to help me more since she was in my situation before. I really was to go to ART. I might talk my dad into taking a air trip with me.

Rachel,

The charcoal wasn't a problem for me at first. I didn't change my diet at all when I started the charcoal. Then I was noticing more pain on my left side. So I stopped everything for 2 days even the charcoal. I put the charcoal in again and the pain came back. The same familiar pain.

Maybe I should try one more time just to see?

lisa

miamia Rookie
miamia
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jin

Yeah I think your right. There was a lot of little fats pieces of cartilage in the meat that was causing me problems I believe. What sad is that I don't have an appointment with the dentist for another month.

But Rachel is right, I do need to wait awhile for the other teeth as I become more sick with each removal. I hope the new naturopath will be able to help me more since she was in my situation before. I really was to go to ART. I might talk my dad into taking a air trip with me.

Rachel,

The charcoal wasn't a problem for me at first. I didn't change my diet at all when I started the charcoal. Then I was noticing more pain on my left side. So I stopped everything for 2 days even the charcoal. I put the charcoal in again and the pain came back. The same familiar pain.

Maybe I should try one more time just to see?

lisa

Lisa-

I know i have said this before but you really need to LISTEN TO YOUR BODY!!! If it is telling you something is not right for you, at least for right now listen!!

you have to be careful when taking anythign that causes toxins to break up , and be released. While you want this to happen if you are not excreting them properly you are just freeing them up to play havoc in your system. Sinc eyou suffer from constipation this could very likely be happening to you and adding to your discomfort.

This is why it is so important to be under the care of a good doctor or naturapath, or whatever who really knows this stuff and can work with you.

miamia Rookie
miamia
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Well...I can tell you this...it doesnt involve the racheling of foods, treatments or anything of that nature. ;)

FOR ONCE!! :lol:

Actually it involves my ex....the one that causes me stress (and not always intentionally).The one that I cant completely move on from cuz of this heinous illness holding me back. :(

As you guys know....I get physical reactions from stress...its just as toxic to me as say....alcohol or peanut butter. Probably even MORE toxic!!

I think the episodes of stress I've been dealing with all this time have definately gotten in the way of healing. I need to stay focused on getting well....thats my priority. So my resolution was to NOT put myself in vulnerable situations...to avoid people who are toxic to me. To not let myself get sucked into stuff that distracts me (in a not so positive way) from what I'm trying to acheive.

I was doing GREAT...until yesterday. :ph34r:

I called to extend birthday wishes...and probably next weekend I'll go to one of these parties....and probably the next day I'll be down...and upset about how this illness has taken so much away from me. :(

I think it robs me of my strength. When I was healthy I was always strong (probably too strong)...it would take ALOT to make me cry. Not so much anymore....certain things can knock me down very easily. I cant always control how my body reacts to stuff so all I can do is avoid situations that could potentially set me back.

I'm just not always good about that. :rolleyes:

So thats the story of my stupidness. :ph34r:

Hey...I have been trying to eat more yams this week!! :o

I think I had 3 or 4. :ph34r:

Yeah...the sweet potato haze caused me to be stupider than EVER. :lol:

The more toxic I am the stupider I get. :rolleyes:

Dont know what my excuse is this time but the yams sounds good enough...I'll take it. :lol:

Rachel-

good news on the yams. And i hope i didn't push you into a confession. I don't want you to ahve to reveal anything you are not comfortable with. But i can very much relate to your story.

miamia Rookie
miamia
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So, should I not share that I can now eat peanut butter, and made Eric a frozen peanut butter cheesecake for his bday in April? :ph34r:

(i am actually eating everything but gluten, eggs, and edy's ice cream, which bothers me for some reason)

LAura-

I hope you ahd a great BDAY and this is such great news about all the foods!!(yes I am jealous ) but i am very happy for you!!

Rachel-

I just tried to send you a PM but your file is full

miamia Rookie
miamia
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Rinne-

I know what you mean (I think ) about taste being a good indicator of the bodies intolerances. I ahve had so many food allergy tests done and I find them very inaccurate. I feel like somethime my body tells me exactly what it needs. And if i wasnt to try something i am not sure about by just putting it on my tongue i can tell how it will sit. It is very strange.

I am a huge fan of almond butter!! I love it but i have to say i still love Peanut butter too. My favorite almond butter is this brand KEttle (Ithink thats the name) for some reason i think it tastes better than the other brands.

Rachel--24 Collaborator
Rachel--24
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Rachel-

I just tried to send you a PM but your file is full

Mia...I deleted my mail. :)

Rachel--24 Collaborator
Rachel--24
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The charcoal wasn't a problem for me at first. I didn't change my diet at all when I started the charcoal. Then I was noticing more pain on my left side. So I stopped everything for 2 days even the charcoal. I put the charcoal in again and the pain came back. The same familiar pain.

Maybe I should try one more time just to see?

Lisa,

Is the pain on your left side near your back.....where your kidneys are??

If it is...it most likely means your kidneys are really burdened from the mercury and under stress when you're trying to detox. This is what happened to me...but its improved some. When I can feel it..I back off of whatever I'm doing.

How many charcoals are you taking??

Is it possible you're taking too much??

Also...even though I'm totally for ART....and I think its a great tool for people to use to guide them back to wellness. I think in your situation it would be much more important for you to get a good Dr. here in your area FIRST.....and then if its affordable for you...you can have ART done.

I think ART can be very useful for you but you very much need a Dr. to work with you now....while you still have these amalgams in and getting more toxic with each removal.

You need a Dr. to give you the proper support with supplemenation in order to get your body to where its strong enough to handle these removals....and you cant go through anymore removals and not take anything for detox or you'll get worse.

If you dont feel like the charcoal is doing you any good then dont take it anymore but I would wait for a Dr. before getting anymore amalgams out and I wouldnt do it without having any protective agents in your body....charcoal is one of those protective agents. It might not be the best one for you but you definately need something.....you can work all that out with a Dr.

I hope you can get a Dr. before you go back to the dentist and continue with the removals.

Oh....did you hear from Scott?? If this Naturopath doesnt work out....then I'm sure that Scott can direct you to a better Dr.....although you may have to travel to the Bay Area.

Rachel--24 Collaborator
Rachel--24
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I know what you mean (I think ) about taste being a good indicator of the bodies intolerances.

This doesnt seem to work too well for me. :unsure:

All of the things which really make my taste buds happy are the things that I shouldnt be eating and end up causing reactions.....basically everything that tastes good is off limits. :(

Oh....theres also plenty of stuff that doesnt taste good thats off limits as well :rolleyes: ...one that comes to mind is quinoa. GROSS.

Rachel--24 Collaborator
Rachel--24
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Here we go - some late nights I've read back for grins. And it ranges from amusing to insightful [edit: to heart-wrenching ups & downs and] back to hilarious etc. (Hehe as if I have to tell YOU all) :P:D

But the thing is it feels like someone who didn't start watching Seinfeld until, say, season 7, grew to know and like the characters etc, then started catching the reruns.

Just reading old pages w/out knowing most of the cast would definitely be a lot different and not near as worthwhile.

:):)

Yeah....its really fun to go back and relive some of these moments. :)

I guess I never thought about it from the standpoint of someone who really hasnt "met" the cast. I can see your point...it wouldnt be the same at all.

Your post just reminds me of how special this place is...and yeah....lots of ups and downs in these pages...but lots of love and support all the way through. :wub:

I'm glad you're finding enjoyment from the Rachelville chronicles....being so new to the thread its really cool that you've already gotten to "know" the cast in a way that you're able to go back and have fun reading all this stuff. :)

Rachel--24 Collaborator
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Miamia...I got your pm...will reply to it later. :)

and no.....you did not push me into anything Sweet Spice. :)

Hey Lisa...

I thought of one more thing that may or may not be helpful to you. For a long time now I've taken ALL my supplements out of their capsules and have only taken the powder in water.

I'm really sensitive and can even react to the capsules themselves...whatever they're made from...vegetable sources, gelatin, etc.

I dont ever take the capsules and I've found I can tolerate more things this way. The capsule is just one less thing to worry about if I take the powder out of it. I do this with my charcoal too.

It might be something you can try and see if it makes a difference for you. :)

barbara123 Apprentice
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Does anyone know if it's ok to take Magnesium Citrate with have a leaky gut? I bought some for constipation. Is oxypowder good Miamia and do you take it everyday?

Have you tried Miralax? My sis works for a dr in San Diego she suggested this and it does help. It draws fluid from your body and is a stool softerner. i have terrible problems with constipation. lucky if one BM a week.

hope this helps

Barb

dlp252 Apprentice
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Does anyone have trouble with ground meats like turykey or beef or chicken. I notice I was eating my ground turkey meat that I cooked in a frying pan, no oil just water. Then My guts started to pop and bubble. Is that an intolerance? Is this why I am still losing weight?

Not with ground beef or turkey, but I have a problem with chicken in any form. :(

Here we go - some late nights I've read back for grins. And it ranges from amusing to insightful [edit: to heart-wrenching ups & downs and] back to hilarious etc. (Hehe as if I have to tell YOU all)

But the thing is it feels like someone who didn't start watching Seinfeld until, say, season 7, grew to know and like the characters etc, then started catching the reruns.

Just reading old pages w/out knowing most of the cast would definitely be a lot different and not near as worthwhile.

Bumped into the birth of the attack geese today!

:lol: This has been a fun, magical place. :P I had fun last week going back too.

We had a lot of fun last summer. :D The "cast" is mostly the same, with some additions and subtractions. Floridian cleared all her posts so you miss the fun with her unless it was quoted by someone.

It's too bad cuz her posts were some of the funniest you can imagine!

I'll assume there are no plans for a bball court or roller-hockey rink.

:lol:

I am a huge fan of almond butter!! I love it but i have to say i still love Peanut butter too. My favorite almond butter is this brand KEttle (Ithink thats the name) for some reason i think it tastes better than the other brands.

Yes, I buy this brand of hazelnut butter. I've also tried the cashew butter from them, but not sure I've tried almond butter...it's not cheap in my WF. :lol:

This doesnt seem to work too well for me.

All of the things which really make my taste buds happy are the things that I shouldnt be eating and end up causing reactions.....basically everything that tastes good is off limits.

Oh....theres also plenty of stuff that doesnt taste good thats off limits as well...one that comes to mind is quinoa. GROSS.

Ditto!!! I definitely go soley by what I think tastes good. :P Although, I am finding that my tastes have changed a bit here and there.

I thought of one more thing that may or may not be helpful to you. For a long time now I've taken ALL my supplements out of their capsules and have only taken the powder in water.

I'm really sensitive and can even react to the capsules themselves...whatever they're made from...vegetable sources, gelatin, etc.

Yep, the geletin showed up for me in my BioSET testing so I've been taking stuff out of the capsule for a few weeks now...I do think it's making a difference for me.

hope this helps

Barb

Hello Barb.

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Yah, it's been pretty quiet this afternoon/evening anyway.

Floridian cleared all her posts so you miss the fun with her unless it was quoted by someone.

Is she all right? Does anyone know what happened to her? And why did she clear all her posts?

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      Hello, @asaT, I'm curious to know whether you are taking other B vitamins like Thiamine B1 and Niacin B3.  Malabsorption in Celiac disease affects all the water soluble B vitamins and Vitamin C.  Thiamine and Niacin are required to produce energy for all the homocysteine lowering reactions provided by Folate, Cobalamine and Pyridoxine.   Weight gain with a voracious appetite is something I experienced while malnourished.  It's symptomatic of Thiamine B1 deficiency.   Conversely, some people with thiamine deficiency lose their appetite altogether, and suffer from anorexia.  At different periods on my lifelong journey, I suffered this, too.   When the body doesn't have sufficient thiamine to turn food, especially carbohydrates, into energy (for growth and repair), the body rations what little thiamine it has available, and turns the carbs into fat, and stores it mostly in the abdomen.  Consuming a high carbohydrate diet requires additional thiamine to process the carbs into energy.  Simple carbohydrates (sugar, white rice, etc.) don't contain thiamine, so the body easily depletes its stores of Thiamine processing the carbs into fat.  The digestive system communicates with the brain to keep eating in order to consume more thiamine and other nutrients it's not absorbing.   One can have a subclinical thiamine insufficiency for years.  A twenty percent increase in dietary thiamine causes an eighty percent increase in brain function, so the symptoms can wax and wane mysteriously.  Symptoms of Thiamine insufficiency include stunted growth, chronic fatigue, and Gastrointestinal Beriberi (diarrhea, abdominal pain), heart attack, Alzheimer's, stroke, and cancer.   Thiamine improves bone turnover.  Thiamine insufficiency can also affect the thyroid.  The thyroid is important in bone metabolism.  The thyroid also influences hormones, like estrogen and progesterone, and menopause.  Vitamin D, at optimal levels, can act as a hormone and can influence the thyroid, as well as being important to bone health, and regulating the immune system.  Vitamin A is important to bone health, too, and is necessary for intestinal health, as well.   I don't do dairy because I react to Casein, the protein in dairy that resembles gluten and causes a reaction the same as if I'd been exposed to gluten, including high tTg IgA.  I found adding mineral water containing calcium and other minerals helpful in increasing my calcium intake.   Malabsorption of Celiac affects all the vitamins and minerals.  I do hope you'll talk to your doctor and dietician about supplementing all eight B vitamins and the four fat soluble vitamins because they all work together interconnectedly.  
    • Florence Lillian
      Desperately need a vitamin D supplement. I've reacted to most brands I've tried.

      By Florence Lillian · Posted

      Hi Jane: You may want to try the D3 I now take. I have reactions to fillers and many additives. Sports Research, it is based in the USA and I have had no bad reactions with this brand. The D3 does have coconut oil but it is non GMO, it is Gluten free, Soy free, Soybean free and Safflower oil free.  I have a cupboard full of supplements that did not agree with me -  I just keep trying and have finally settled on Sports Research. I take NAKA Women's Multi full spectrum, and have not felt sick after taking 2 capsules per day -  it is a Canadian company. I buy both from Amazon. I wish you well in your searching, I know how discouraging it all is. Florence.  
    • catnapt
      results from 13 day gluten challenge - does this mean I can't have celiac?

      By catnapt · Posted

      highly unlikely  NOTHING and I mean NOTHING else has ever caused me these kinds of symptoms I have no problem with dates, they are a large part of my diet In fact, I eat a very high fiber, very high vegetable and bean diet and have for many years now. It's considered a whole foods plant based or plant forward diet (I do now eat some lean ground turkey but not much) I was off dairy for years but recently had to add back plain yogurt to meet calcium needs that I am not allowed to get from supplements (I have not had any problem with the yogurt)   I eat almost no processed foods. I don't eat out. almost everything I eat, I cook myself I am going to keep a food diary but to be honest, I already know that it's wheat products and also barley that are the problem, which is why I gradually stopped eating and buying them. When I was eating them, like back in early 2024, when I was in the middle of moving and ate out (always had bread or toast or rolls or a sub or pizza) I felt terrible but at that time was so busy and exhausted that I never stopped to think it was the food. Once I was in my new place, I continued to have bread from time to time and had such horrible joint pain that I was preparing for 2 total knee replacements as well as one hip! The surgery could not go forward as I was (and still am) actively losing calcium from my bones. That problem has yet to be properly diagnosed and treated   anyway over time I realized that I felt better when I stopped eating bread. Back at least 3 yrs ago I noticed that regular pasta made me sick so I switched to brown rice pasta and even though it costs a lot more, I really like it.   so gradually I just stopped buying and eating foods with gluten. I stopped getting raisin bran when I was constipated because it made me bloated and it didn't help the constipation any more (used to be a sure bet that it would in the past)   I made cookies and brownies using beans and rolled oats and dates and tahini and I LOVE them and have zero issues eating those I eat 1 or more cans of beans per day easily can eat a pound of broccoli - no problem! Brussels sprouts the same thing.   so yeh it's bread and related foods that are clearly the problem  there is zero doubt in my mind    
    • cristiana
      Insomnia help

      By cristiana · Posted

      Thank you for your post, @nanny marley It is interesting what you say about 'It's OK not to sleep'. Worrying about sleeping only makes it much harder to sleep.  One of my relatives is an insomniac and I am sure that is part of the problem.  Whereas I once had a neighbour who, if she couldn't sleep, would simply get up again, make a cup of tea, read, do a sudoku or some other small task, and then go back to bed when she felt sleepy again.  I can't think it did her any harm - she lived  well into her nineties. Last week I decided to try a Floradix Magnesium supplement which seems to be helping me to sleep better.  It is a liquid magnesium supplement, so easy to take.  It is gluten free (unlike the Floradix iron supplement).  Might be worth a try.        
    • SilkieFairy
      results from 13 day gluten challenge - does this mean I can't have celiac?

      By SilkieFairy · Posted

      It could be a fructan intolerance? How do you do with dates?  https://www.dietvsdisease.org/sorry-your-gluten-sensitivity-is-actually-a-fructan-intolerance/
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