Jump to content

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):

    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Anyone In Philippines?

kakaiba

By kakaiba
in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff

Recommended Posts

kakaiba Rookie
kakaiba
Posted

love to know, I'm not the only one who has DH in here...

  • 2 years later...
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


Bengalkat Newbie
Bengalkat
Posted

love to know, I'm not the only one who has DH in here...

Well, better late than never. I have celiac and live in Philippines.

B

  • 4 weeks later...
rpbonoan Newbie
rpbonoan
Posted

Well, better late than never. I have celiac and live in Philippines.

B

hi. My name is robbie, and my wife is gluten intolerant / has celiac disease. I also have a cousin with the same condition. But whereas my cousin is very disciplined and keeps away from gluten-based foods, my wife is not as disciplined. Honestly, it really irritates me. I know it is easier said than done, but I feel that celiac disease is not a sickness, but a condition. She should work around her condition, accpet it.

rpbonoan Newbie
rpbonoan
Posted

By the way, i am also from the Philippines. It is tough. There are not as many people with that condition here in the Philippines.

But I see celiac disease as a condition, not a sickness. One must accept and be strict with oneself.

  • 1 month later...
Bengalkat Newbie
Bengalkat
Posted

By the way, i am also from the Philippines. It is tough. There are not as many people with that condition here in the Philippines.

But I see celiac disease as a condition, not a sickness. One must accept and be strict with oneself.

Sorry I did not see your post sooner! I agree it is a condition and you do have to be strict with yourself. Since I have been here I am noticing Philippines does not have strict laws about listing gluten in foods here so it is some trial and error for me.

Bk

  • 6 years later...
Geoff01 Apprentice
Geoff01
Posted
On 1/23/2009 at 2:14 PM, kakaiba said:

love to know, I'm not the only one who has DH in here...

Hi Kakaiba,

I’m a New Zealander and I’ve lived in the Philippines for 16 years.  It has become obvious over some years that I have celiac disease and I have gone gluten-free which is really hard here.  I mostly cook at home.

Good to know there’s a few others that we can share our stories with here. I’ve had DH twice in 9 years and developed gut reactions in the last 3-4 years but I’ve had gradually increasing peripheral neuropathy for nearly 30 years and it seems that celiac disease might be the cause.  Doctors have never understood it and I prove negative for all other known causes.

Ive had positive genetic tests (DQ2.2) and (false) negative serology as I was gluten-free at the time.  I need to find a doctor, pref in Makati that understands celiac disease.  I would appreciate it if readers could recommend any doctors they know who have solid experience with celiac disease.

Thanks

Geoff

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Celiac.com:
    Join eNewsletter
    Donate
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A17):
    Celiac.com Sponsor (A17):



    Celiac.com Sponsors (A17-M):



  • Recent Activity

    1. ElenaM
      - ElenaM posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
      0

      I think I am gluten intolerant

      Hello everyone. I am Elena and am 38 years old. I suspect I have a gluten intolerance even if my celiac panel is ok. I have the following symptoms : facial flushing, Red dots not bumps în face, bloating abdominal distension, hair loss, depression anxiety even with meds and even bipolar. Fatigue extreme to the point of not being able to work. All of ...
    2. JulieRe
      - JulieRe replied to JulieRe's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
      6

      Oral thrush question

      Hi Everyone, I do appreciate your replies to my original post. Here is where I am now in this journey. I am currently seeing a Naturopath. One thing I did not post before is that I take Esomeprazole for GERD. My Naturopath believes that the decrease in the gastric acid has allowed the yeast to grow. She has put me on some digestive enzymes...
    3. Ceekay
      - Ceekay replied to slkrav's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
      3

      Gluten free beer ?

      I'm sure it's chemically perfect. Most of them taste lousy!
    4. Rejoicephd
      - Rejoicephd replied to JulieRe's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
      6

      Oral thrush question

      Hi @JulieRe. I just found your post. It seems that I am also experiencing thrush, and my doctor believes that I have fungal overgrowth in my gut, which is most likely candida. I'm seeing my GI doctor next week, so I'm hoping she can diagnose and confirm this and then give me an antifungal treatment. In the meantime, I have been working with a functional...
    5. Scott Adams
      - Scott Adams replied to oscarbolduc's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
      1

      Advice while waiting for testing

      I'm so sorry you're going through this—the "gluten challenge" is notoriously brutal, and it's awful to deliberately make yourself sick when you've already found the answer. For the joint pain, many people find that over-the-counter anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen can help take the edge off, and using heating pads or warm baths can provide some direct r...
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      131,894
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    catsrlife
    Newest Member
    catsrlife
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.4k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • ElenaM
      I think I am gluten intolerant

      By ElenaM · Posted

      Hello everyone. I am Elena and am 38 years old. I suspect I have a gluten intolerance even if my celiac panel is ok. I have the following symptoms : facial flushing, Red dots not bumps în face, bloating abdominal distension, hair loss, depression anxiety even with meds and even bipolar. Fatigue extreme to the point of not being able to work. All of these after I eat gluten. Could I have non celiac gluten sensitivity? Thanks anyone else with these symptoms?
    • JulieRe
      Oral thrush question

      By JulieRe · Posted

      Hi Everyone,  I do appreciate your replies to my original post.   Here is where I am now in this journey.  I am currently seeing a Naturopath.  One thing I did not post before is that I take Esomeprazole for GERD.  My Naturopath believes that the decrease in the gastric acid has allowed the yeast to grow.    She has put me on some digestive enzymes.  She also put me on Zinc, Selenium, B 12, as she felt that I was not absorbing my vitamins. I am about 5 weeks into this treatment, and I am feeling better. I did not have any trouble taking the Fluconazole.  
    • Ceekay
      Gluten free beer ?

      By Ceekay · Posted

      I'm sure it's chemically perfect. Most of them taste lousy!        
    • Rejoicephd
      Oral thrush question

      By Rejoicephd · Posted

      Hi @JulieRe.  I just found your post.  It seems that I am also experiencing thrush, and my doctor believes that I have fungal overgrowth in my gut, which is most likely candida.  I'm seeing my GI doctor next week, so I'm hoping she can diagnose and confirm this and then give me an antifungal treatment.  In the meantime, I have been working with a functional medicine doctor, doing a candida cleanse and taking vitamins. It's already helping to make me feel better (with some ups and downs, of course), so I do think the yeast is definitely a problem for me on top of my celiac disease and I'm hoping my GI doctor can look into this a bit further.  So, how about you?  Did the candida come back, or is it still gone following your fluconazole treatment?  Also, was it awful to take fluconazole?  I understand that taking an antifungal can cause a reaction that sometimes makes people feel sick while they're taking it.  I hope you're doing better still !
    • Scott Adams
      Advice while waiting for testing

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      I'm so sorry you're going through this—the "gluten challenge" is notoriously brutal, and it's awful to deliberately make yourself sick when you've already found the answer. For the joint pain, many people find that over-the-counter anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen can help take the edge off, and using heating pads or warm baths can provide some direct relief for the aches. For the digestive misery, stick to simple, easy-to-digest foods (like plain rice, bananas, and bone broth) and drink plenty of water and electrolytes to stay hydrated. It feels like the longest month ever, but you are doing the right thing to get a clear diagnosis, which can be crucial for your long-term health and getting the proper care. Hang in there; you can get through this! This article, and the comments below it, may be helpful:    
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

NOTICE: This site places This site places cookies on your device (Cookie settings). on your device. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.