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My doctor called today with the results of my blood work. Everything for gluten intolerance came back within normal ranges. She's mailing a copy of the results. I am, however, still severly anemic. So she gave me a referral to a GI specialist because she said obviously something is going on. An ulcer...colitis...

I went gluten free right after the blood was drawn last Friday. I don't feel great, but the diarrhea has stopped pretty much. Instead of 2-3 times per day, I have had it maybe twice this past week. The biggest difference--the ever-present gas is gone.

I don't want to be "sick" but I do want to know what is wrong with me! I feel horrible that everything was normal and I have no idea what is going on! That seems wrong! lol I should be happy that things are "normal."

I guess I'll hve to do the GI and continue the quest. Could I just feel this horrible from the anemia alone?! Could that cause some of my very typical celiac symptoms?!

Off to reserach more...

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My doctor called today with the results of my blood work. Everything for gluten intolerance came back within normal ranges. She's mailing a copy of the results. I am, however, still severly anemic. So she gave me a referral to a GI specialist because she said obviously something is going on. An ulcer...colitis...

I went gluten free right after the blood was drawn last Friday. I don't feel great, but the diarrhea has stopped pretty much. Instead of 2-3 times per day, I have had it maybe twice this past week. The biggest difference--the ever-present gas is gone.

I don't want to be "sick" but I do want to know what is wrong with me! I feel horrible that everything was normal and I have no idea what is going on! That seems wrong! lol I should be happy that things are "normal."

I guess I'll hve to do the GI and continue the quest. Could I just feel this horrible from the anemia alone?! Could that cause some of my very typical celiac symptoms?!

Off to reserach more...

Hi,

Did you notice some improvement on the gluten-free diet. Are you sure you were eating food that was completely gluten-free? My family doctor said I was only the second Celiac patient he has had in his career (25 + years). He said the other person tested positive for anemia. I did not test positive for anemia. Just a thought. The fact that your diarrhea has improved to me is a sign that at least part of your problem is what you are eating. I won't say for sure it is Celiac but you can keep adjusting your diet and see what happens.

Tom

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