Can Anyone Make Sense Of These Symptoms?

[KevinG]

Hello,

I tested negative for Celiac disease, but definitely have an adverse reaction to gluten. I have been on a gluten-free diet for months now.

I would like to ask if there is any pattern to the following symptoms. I know most of them have already been discussed on this forum, but I'm wondering if they fit together in any meaningful way (i.e. if they all could be symptoms of a disorder with a particular system).

-Extreme thirst (polydipsia) [note: I tested negative for diabetes]

-Skin marks very easily when scratched or pressure is applied (dermatographia). For instance, if I have a bag strap over my arm, a red mark will be left for a while.

-Feeling of numbness in my left flank

-Hands feel weak sometimes; twitching in eyebrow and occasionally fingers

-Urologic discomfort

These symptoms become more pronounced when I'm eating gluten. I know it's related to gluten, but I'm interested in knowing specifically if these symptoms cluster together somehow.

Thanks!

[KevinG]

Hello,

I tested negative for Celiac disease, but definitely have an adverse reaction to gluten. I have been on a gluten-free diet for months now.

I would like to ask if there is any pattern to the following symptoms. I know most of them have already been discussed on this forum, but I'm wondering if they fit together in any meaningful way (i.e. if they all could be symptoms of a disorder with a particular system).

-Extreme thirst (polydipsia) [note: I tested negative for diabetes]

-Skin marks very easily when scratched or pressure is applied (dermatographia). For instance, if I have a bag strap over my arm, a red mark will be left for a while.

-Feeling of numbness in my left flank

-Hands feel weak sometimes; twitching in eyebrow and occasionally fingers

-Urologic discomfort

These symptoms become more pronounced when I'm eating gluten. I know it's related to gluten, but I'm interested in knowing specifically if these symptoms cluster together somehow.

Thanks!

I'll just add to the list the embarrassing symptom of my pee having bubbles in it. I got it checked out by the doctor, and I think I had slightly elevated levels of albumin in the urine.

[lonewolf]

I'll just add to the list the embarrassing symptom of my pee having bubbles in it. I got it checked out by the doctor, and I think I had slightly elevated levels of albumin in the urine.

Don't be embarrassed. This can actually be a symptom of Nephrotic Syndrome - a kidney problem. I have a form of nephrotic syndrome called Minimal Change Disease and there is a current thread going about it. Do you ever have swelling in your legs or a "puffy" look in your face?

[lorka150]

Those were all among my daily symptoms.