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HOPE1968 Newbie
HOPE1968
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I am being tested for Celiac...I believe I may have it based on the symtoms listed on various web pages...I have almost all the gastro symptoms, mouth and tongue sores, itching, depression, menstral problems, tinkling in hands and feet and many more I can't think of right now...

My only difference in the symptoms is that I have not lost weight, I am gaining...Due to my stomach swelling...I look to be about 8 months pregnant and people have asked me when my baby is due...This also happened last year and lasted for about 6 months, then just as suddenly as the weight came on, it dropped off...Then suddenly on Dec. 22nd (this past Dec.), I litteraly could feel my jeans getting tighter around my waste...This is not easy for me as I lost 130 lbs. about 5 years ago and couldn't even tolerate me gaining a pound...

Just wondering if anyone else has had that problem and was still diagnosed with Celiac? I am almost at my witts end...

Could someone PLEASE help me!!

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Weight loss is a classic symptom, however, it has been shown that many people actually gain weight with Celiac disease. Toxins and gas in your body begin to collect along with swelling due to the gluten irritating your system. Have you been on the gluten-free diet for very long? After 2 months of the gluten-free diet, my distended stomach went down and the myriad of other ailments began to subside. However, the healing time-line is different for everyone :)

HOPE1968 Newbie
HOPE1968
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I have not started the gluten free diet YET...The doctor told me to wait until all the tests have been completed...Even if it comes back negative, I'm still going gluten free---because I really feel gluten has something to do with my problems, based on everything I have read...

Thanks so much for your response!!!

Cherry Tart Apprentice
Cherry Tart
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Your symptoms should calm down once you go on the diet for an extended period of time. Just be diligent and don't cheat! ;) You may want to search the posts for advice on getting started on the diet - there is a bit of prep work. They diet may seem daunting at first but, don't get discouraged. It will seem like second nature before you know it - and you'll feel so much better too! ;)

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Sorry, to hear that-people shouldn't ask if your pregnant. Unless you're sure-and even then-people shouldn't be so nosy-how rude!

I went gluten-free without the diagnosis and at about 2 months my distended tummy went down. You also may see some other changes as well. I think my body was just accumulating gluten in the weirdest places. My arms look more defined then my pre-gluten-free days. My skin, hair and fingernails look healthier. I'm sure gluten effects a lot of parts of us but, since your tummy is the most noticeable, you will be happy when you do, if you think that is the trouble.

gfpaperdoll Rookie
gfpaperdoll
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Be sure to get blood work done to check your vitamin & mineral levels...

Weight gain is common...

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