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Lisa

By Lisa
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Lisa Mentor
Lisa
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For the past several months, as the posted, I have been experiencing a great deal of discomfort. Discomfort very similar to being pregnant ( God forgid, at my age). When undressing, it is like the "milk" has dropped...as post delivery.

Anyone out there with the same issues.

I have heard that it may be difficult getting pregnant with Celiac, perhaps there is a hormone issue going on here. Is there any research on this issue thay any of you are aware of.

thanks, Lisa

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queenofhearts
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I had a lot of breast tenderness after about a month gluten-free, went on the board to ask about it, & several members mentioned they had gained a cup size... sure enough, my bras were too small, hence the discomfort... never would have occurred to me, but my feeling was just like yours, undressing at night felt much as it did when pregnant or nursing.

Try going braless for a day & see how you feel-- that's how I figured it out. I felt instant relief.

Leah

I guess I should mention that I'm not post-menopausal-- but I still think you might be in the same situation.

Lisa Mentor
Lisa
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I had a lot of breast tenderness after about a month gluten-free, went on the board to ask about it, & several members mentioned they had gained a cup size... sure enough, my bras were too small, hence the discomfort... never would have occurred to me, but my feeling was just like yours, undressing at night felt much as it did when pregnant or nursing.

Try going braless for a day & see how you feel-- that's how I figured it out. I felt instant relief.

Leah

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It must be the same feeling. But to increase another cup size, whooh as I already am at a D. With additional breast size, stomach bloating, and still very slim limbs. I LOOK LIKE A WATERMELLON ON TOOTHPICKS!! :ph34r:

Interested in the hormone effect...tiffany, always has the anwsers.

It is not a pretty sight, and quite a bit depressing......feeling pissy tonight. I think I will go eat worms.

Lisa

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queenofhearts
Posted

No worm-eating please! Try chocolate instead!

Though I guess going over D will make it harder to find bras... still, better a new bra than pain!!

cmom Contributor
cmom
Posted

This is "vedddy interesting" as I have been wondering why I have such difficulty finding a bra that fits correctly anymore. I have been gluten-free for a few years but the past 2 years every bra is too small or too big...nothing just right.

(Anybody remember what show the quote is from and who said it?) :)

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queenofhearts
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This is "vedddy interesting" as I have been wondering why I have such difficulty finding a bra that fits correctly anymore. I have been gluten-free for a few years but the past 2 years every bra is too small or too big...nothing just right.

(Anybody remember what show the quote is from and who said it?) :)

Artie Somebody? from Laugh-In! "But SCHTUPID!"

lindalee Enthusiast
lindalee
Posted

I have always hated bras! I wear the body tops by Nancy Gaanz and they are so comfortable. Lisa, sounds like hormones. Have you tried evening primrose oil softgels? Taking enough omegas? I used to have that and it is not fun. I think stress plays a big part in it. When I can't figure out what to do I take an epson salt bath. I don't have the cup size issue and if the body tops would help you but it might be worth a try. Hope you feel better :)

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I've been a "C" for years. Recently, I realized that the tenderness that I was experiencing was maybe not all due to impending menopause. I think there may be a link to the gluten-free diet--at least for me.

I find I now need a "D" cup--After trying a couple different brands/styles, I found a style that is very comfortable--it's by Bali and called "Downtime".

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Rikki Tikki
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Hi Lisa:

I know we have talked about it before and I have the same problem. When I take my bra off my breasts hurt and I have a lot of burning behind the nipple area. I went to the doctor last year and the mammogram came out fine so I really have no idea. I also had what looked like discharge but the doctor is stumped. If anyone has any ideas I would appreciate it and it's not the bra size.

lindalee Enthusiast
lindalee
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Hi Lisa:

I know we have talked about it before and I have the same problem. When I take my bra off my breasts hurt and I have a lot of burning behind the nipple area. I went to the doctor last year and the mammogram came out fine so I really have no idea. I also had what looked like discharge but the doctor is stumped. If anyone has any ideas I would appreciate it and it's not the bra size.

Tavi, I think burning means inflamation. I take noni juice to prevent that and I hope it improves my immune

system. I can tell when I don't take it. Less energy. Not sure about the discharge. I had it awhile back but it went away.

Lisa Mentor
Lisa
Posted
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No burning here....thank goodness. Maybe hormones or just two pups that need to be free :P

It is about time for me to get a full blood panel to see where I am after one year diognosed. That will be on my agenda along with the house, new house, trashing and burning, selling and dealing with my friends and neighbors who want to know everything. Whoooah.

Still, interested in a hormone aspect of celica.

Lisa

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Posted

Um, about this increase...it hasn't happened to me--who do I complain to? :lol:

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