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"I'm Walking On Sunshine..."

MelindaLee

By MelindaLee
in Coping with Celiac Disease

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MelindaLee
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Two years ago...just before I turned 40, I went to my doctor because I had such pain in my hands and shoulders...okay all my joints! that I couldn't even pick up a pen. She sent me to a Rhematologist to rule out Lupis and RA, because me SED rate and ANA was also high. He put me on anti-inflammatories stating I had arthritis related to psoriasis (sp) which I have had since I was a child. That bothered my stomach, so I had to take omiprezole. Well, three weeks ago (or so) I was dx celiac and went gluten free. Today I saw my Rhem. Doc and told him I haven't taken the meds for a week and have had no pain. I NO LONGER NEED THE MEDS!!! :D I still miss the breads...but I am loving the results.

I really have to say thank you to all of you out there who have given me advice through these last 3 weeks as well. It has made it easier to figure things out. Tonight my DH said he wants to take my step daugh for lunch tomorrow before she heads off to college. I could comfortably...confidently give input on options for restaurants I knew could meet my needs because of all of you! THANK YOU

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You are a very lucky lady. I have been fighting my psoriatic arthritis for 2-1/2 years since gluten free and for several before that (maybe that's the problem). I am just now getting to the point, after pinpointing all my other intolerances, that I think I might be able to give up my Humira injections which have been keeping me going.

I am so happy for you that the diet has resolved your symptoms; maybe mine too?? We'lll see. :)

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Skylark
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That's great news! I'm so glad to hear you're feeling better. :)

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ravenwoodglass
Posted

Great news, you must be really getting that inflammation down. Do a little happy dance and enjoy your meal. Do speak up at the restaurant and let them know you are gluten free so they will take the proper precautions.

Charlie's Girl Apprentice
Charlie's Girl
Posted

YEAH!!!!

I love reading all the "success" stories and hearing the happiness and joy when people's symptoms are lessened or even alleviated.

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sandsurfgirl
Posted

Congrats!!! Great results. :)

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