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

Bcbs Hmo Illinois Doctor?

daniknik

By daniknik
in Doctors

Recommended Posts

daniknik Apprentice
daniknik
Posted

Hi Folks!

I am trying to find a doctor who is knowledgeable about Celiac disease and other food intolerances. I live in Chicago and I know that there are several around...but, here's the kicker, I need someone who accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO Illinois insurance or I can't afford to see him/her.

I am open to ANY suggestions you might have because I have no idea how to find out this information otherwise.

Thank you SO MUCH for your help!

~Nik

  • 1 month later...
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


foxfire Newbie
foxfire
Posted

Hi, Nik,

Not sure what area of Chicago you reside, but my boyfriend saw Dr. Pallai at Elgin Gastroenterology after falling very ill. He ordered a scope done at Sherman Hospital, where he saw Dr. Joseph (also of Elgin Gastroenterology). He knew right away after seeing the scope that he was having food allergy problems (this was after a few weeks of ER doctors telling him he had GERD and a weak stomach). They are both extremely knowledgeable regarding food allergies, and he had a great (and quick!) experience being treated and now he has never felt better. Yes, bcbs hmo accepted! Highly recommended.

  • 2 weeks later...
Foxfire62 Newbie
Foxfire62
Posted

Hi Folks!

I am trying to find a doctor who is knowledgeable about Celiac disease and other food intolerances. I live in Chicago and I know that there are several around...but, here's the kicker, I need someone who accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO Illinois insurance or I can't afford to see him/her.

I am open to ANY suggestions you might have because I have no idea how to find out this information otherwise.

Thank you SO MUCH for your help!

~Nik

Foxfire62 Newbie
Foxfire62
Posted

Nik,

Dr. Semrad of University of Chicago specializes in it, but I highly recommend Dr. Mark DeMeo of Rush University because Dr. Semrad did not make an effort to diagnose my bacterial overgrowth, whereas, Dr. DeMeo told me of other complications and recommended ruling out other problems as well. I know this is a late response, but just in case you've yet to find a good answer or are not satisfied with whom you are dealing, I highly recommend him.

Archived

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

Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      132,534
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    RUKen
    Newest Member
    RUKen
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.5k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):

  • Who's Online (See full list)

    • There are no registered users currently online

  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • lmemsm
      Supplements for those Diagnosed with Celiac Disease

      By lmemsm · Posted

      I've used magnesium taurinate and magnesium taurate vitamins.  Didn't notice much of a difference when I used them.
    • Scatterbrain
      Supplements for those Diagnosed with Celiac Disease

      By Scatterbrain · Posted

      Anyone experimented with Taurine supplementation either via electrolyte powders or otherwise? Thanks
    • Jmartes71
      Shingles - Could It Be Related to Gluten/ Celiac

      By Jmartes71 · Posted

      Yarrow Pom works really well with the skin issues I found out.I had to stop so my doterra because dealing with medical celiac circus. I had shingles in Feb 2023. Prayers for healing 
    • cristiana
      Sainsbury's Free From White Sliced Bread - Now Egg Free - Completely Ruined It

      By cristiana · Posted

      More great tips, and a good excuse to shop at M&S and also buy more iced buns!   I wish we had an ASDA near us, as the few times we've been to one their gluten-free pasta range seemed very reasonably priced compared to other shops.  Thanks so much, @Russ H.
    • Russ H
      Shingles - Could It Be Related to Gluten/ Celiac

      By Russ H · Posted

      I hope you are on the mend soon. About 1 in 5 people who contracted chicken pox as a child go on to develop shingles in later life - it is not uncommon. There are 5 known members of the herpes virus family including chicken pox that commonly infect humans, and they all cause lifelong infections. The exact cause of viral reactivation as in the case of shingles or cold sores is not well understood, but stress, sunburn and radiotherapy treatment are known triggers. Some of the herpes viruses are implicated in triggering autoimmune diseases: Epstein-Barr virus is suspected of triggering multiple sclerosis and lupus, and there is a case where it is suspected of triggering coeliac disease. As to whether coeliac disease can increase the likelihood of viral reactivation, there have been several cohort studies including a large one in Sweden suggesting that coeliac disease is associated with a moderate increase in the likelihood of developing shingles in people over the age of 50. US 2024 - Increased Risk of Herpes Zoster Infection in Patients with Celiac Disease 50 Years Old and Older Sweden 2018 - Increased risk of herpes zoster in patients with coeliac disease - nationwide cohort study
×
×
  • 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.