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

At A Complete Loss. Can Anyone Please Relate.

Dellers

By Dellers
in Coping with Celiac Disease

Recommended Posts

Dellers Apprentice
Dellers
Posted

Hi I have always had problems with going to the bathroom etc. When I was pregnant with my daughter things got really bad and after that I was getting fatty diarrhoea on a daily basis.Constantly tired I could sleep for 14 hours and still be tired. Urgency also. My skin was terrible always breaking out and my gums bleeding. People would comment that I always look pale. Before my pregnancy I was 13 stone a month after having my baby I was 11 stone ( sick all pregnancy) When things were at the worst I was constant bloated and stomach pains then run to the bathroom. I said to the doctor I thought it was lactose also as that seemed to tigger it off also. I done a diary and things that caused it was gluten related. Even past episodes of it came back to gluten. So I got tested and my IgA was only 0.4 so not even close to gluten related. I have been gluten-free for about 9 months now and felt fantastic ! untill I got gluten and for about a week later. I was still sick. I am getting the camera on wednesday so back on gluten and feel terrible. Going to the bathroom 4+ times with diarrhoea and belly pain. Constant taste of sick in my mouth. My stomach is huge. I was in hospital two weeks ago and people asked me when I was due ! my skin is breaking out again. For the last 3 days my poop has been a light sandy colour. I am getting dark black specks in the poop with come lumps that look like coal. Can anyone please relate to this. I am desperate to find out what is going on with me.

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


ravenwoodglass Mentor
ravenwoodglass
Posted

Well it sounds like your in the right place. You felt better gluten free and see symptoms return when you accidentally get gluten and feel horrible on the challenge. No matter what your test shows you need to get back on the diet after the test is finsihed.

Please be aware that even though your symptoms are back it doesn't mean that the camera scope will show that you are celiac. How long have you been doing the challenge? It is advised for the challenge to last at least 2 months and even then the scope may be a false negative.

When they did the blood test did they do a total IGA? If your total IGA testing shows you are IGA deficient it will cause a false negative on the blood tests.

Dellers Apprentice
Dellers
Posted
  • Author

Well it sounds like your in the right place. You felt better gluten free and see symptoms return when you accidentally get gluten and feel horrible on the challenge. No matter what your test shows you need to get back on the diet after the test is finsihed.

Please be aware that even though your symptoms are back it doesn't mean that the camera scope will show that you are celiac. How long have you been doing the challenge? It is advised for the challenge to last at least 2 months and even then the scope may be a false negative.

When they did the blood test did they do a total IGA? If your total IGA testing shows you are IGA deficient it will cause a false negative on the blood tests.

I hope this works. I asked my doctor for my blood tests and It just said IgA 0.4 then under that it says (SPS) -STATISFACTORY. Then again on the next line anti-tissue Transglutaminase ( tTG ) NOTHING BESIDE THAT. I have only gone back on gluten for the last few days and I feel terrible already. Do you think I should change the date for the camera ? I hate this I cant leave the house encase I need the bathroom.

ravenwoodglass Mentor
ravenwoodglass
Posted

I hope this works. I asked my doctor for my blood tests and It just said IgA 0.4 then under that it says (SPS) -STATISFACTORY. Then again on the next line anti-tissue Transglutaminase ( tTG ) NOTHING BESIDE THAT. I have only gone back on gluten for the last few days and I feel terrible already. Do you think I should change the date for the camera ? I hate this I cant leave the house encase I need the bathroom.

Let your doctor know how the challenge is effecting you and ask if you should continue. If your date for the camera scope is less than a couple months away if a doctor derived diagnosis is important to you then you should talk to the doctor about rescheduling. That said you don't need the doctors permission to eat gluten free. If you are in an area where you can get financial assistance for gluten free food then the choice is up to you whether to continue. Do keep your doctor advised of what is going on with the challenge. Also do ask if they did the total IGA and if they didn't if they will do it.

Dellers Apprentice
Dellers
Posted
  • Author

Let your doctor know how the challenge is effecting you and ask if you should continue. If your date for the camera scope is less than a couple months away if a doctor derived diagnosis is important to you then you should talk to the doctor about rescheduling. That said you don't need the doctors permission to eat gluten free. If you are in an area where you can get financial assistance for gluten free food then the choice is up to you whether to continue. Do keep your doctor advised of what is going on with the challenge. Also do ask if they did the total IGA and if they didn't if they will do it.

My camera is on this Wednesday coming. My doctor does not care to be honest.I was told on the first day seeing him its ibs ( without any tests done) also I had a urine infection and the meds he gave me gave me terrible headaches. that was apparently funny. He is useless I only reason I got referred to the hospital now was that my pains were so bad I went to A and E. I get no assistance for gluten free food we have been buying everything.

lpellegr Collaborator
lpellegr
Posted

Stick with it until you have the procedure done, then regardless of what it shows, if you feel better eating gluten-free, then that's what you should do. More and more evidence is coming out that humans in general have trouble processing wheat, and many health problems are starting to be linked to wheat. Don't go broke buying gluten-free breads, bagels, mixes, etc - instead of substituting these things do without them and eat fruits and vegetables, meat, cheese, eggs, nuts. People in this forum will be a great help.

Dellers Apprentice
Dellers
Posted
  • Author

Stick with it until you have the procedure done, then regardless of what it shows, if you feel better eating gluten-free, then that's what you should do. More and more evidence is coming out that humans in general have trouble processing wheat, and many health problems are starting to be linked to wheat. Don't go broke buying gluten-free breads, bagels, mixes, etc - instead of substituting these things do without them and eat fruits and vegetables, meat, cheese, eggs, nuts. People in this forum will be a great help.

Thank you for your reply. Gluten free things are expensive but we have been making our own bread etc. It took a while to get it somewhat edible but it was lovely. Everyone loved our home made gluten free wedding cake.It turned out perfect ! I just have to stick with it untill its over. Since going back on the gluten I cant sleep at night and I am constantly sweating . It was nice to have a burger though :)

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


Archived

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

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


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      132,021
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    maltawildcat
    Newest Member
    maltawildcat
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.5k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • NanCel
      Celiac getting dentures

      By NanCel · Posted

    • sleuth
      Nicotine Gum For Gluten Symptoms.. Am I Crazy?

      By sleuth · Posted

      He is not just a psychiatrist.  He is also a neuroscientist.  And yes, I have already read those studies.   I agree with benfotiamine.  This is short term while glutened/inflammation occurs.  As I had already mentioned, these symptoms no longer exist when this phase passes.  And yes, I know that celiac is a disease of malnutrition.  We are working with a naturopath.
    • knitty kitty
      Nicotine Gum For Gluten Symptoms.. Am I Crazy?

      By knitty kitty · Posted

      Please do more research before you settle on nicotine. Dr. Paul New house is a psychiatrist.  His latest study involves the effect of nicotine patches on Late Life Depression which has reached no long term conclusions about the benefits.   Effects of open-label transdermal nicotine antidepressant augmentation on affective symptoms and executive function in late-life depression https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39009312/   I'm approaching the subject from the Microbiologist's point of view which shows nicotine blocks Thiamine B1 uptake and usage:   Chronic Nicotine Exposure In Vivo and In Vitro Inhibits Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) Uptake by Pancreatic Acinar Cells https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26633299/   While supplementation with thiamine in the form Benfotiamine can protect from damage done by  nicotine: Benfotiamine attenuates nicotine and uric acid-induced vascular endothelial dysfunction in the rat https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18951979/   I suggest you study the beneficial effects of Thiamine (Benfotiamine and TTFD) on the body and mental health done by Dr. Derrick Lonsdale and Dr. Chandler Marrs.  Dr. Lonsdale had studied thiamine over fifty years.   Hiding in Plain Sight: Modern Thiamine Deficiency https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8533683/ I suggest you read their book Thiamine Deficiency Disease, Dysautonomia, and High Calorie Malnutrition.     Celiac Disease is a disease of malabsorption causing malnutrition.  Thiamine and benfotiamine: Focus on their therapeutic potential https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10682628/
    • sleuth
      Nicotine Gum For Gluten Symptoms.. Am I Crazy?

      By sleuth · Posted

      Thanks for your response.  Everything you mentioned he is and has been doing.  Tobacco is not the same as nicotine.  Nicotine, in the form of a patch, does not cause gastrointestinal irritation.  Smoking does. He is not smoking.  Please do your research before stating false information. Dr. Paul Newhouse has been doing research on nicotine the last 40 years at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.  
    • Jmartes71
      Fighting for a name

      By Jmartes71 · Posted

      Im so frustrated and still getting the run around trying to reprove my celiac disease which my past primary ignored for 25 years.I understand that theres a ray of medical that doctors are limited too but not listening and telling the patient ( me) that im not as sensitive as I think and NOT celiac!Correction Mr white coat its not what I think but for cause and affect and past test that are not sticking in my medical records.I get sick violently with foods consumed, not eating the foods will show Im fabulous. After many blood draws and going through doctors I have the HLA- DQ2 positive which I read in a study that Iran conducted that the severity in celiac is in that gene.Im glutenfree and dealing with related issues which core issue of celiac isn't addressed. My skin, right eye, left leg diagestive issues affected. I have high blood pressure because im in pain.Im waisting my time on trying to reprove that Im celiac which is not a disease I want, but unfortunately have.It  has taken over my life personally and professionally. How do I stop getting medically gaslight and get the help needed to bounce back if I ever do bounce back to normal? I thought I was in good care with " celiac specialist " but in her eyes Im good.Im NOT.Sibo positive, IBS, Chronic Fatigue just to name a few and its all related to what I like to call a ghost disease ( celiac) since doctors don't seem to take it seriously. 
×
×
  • 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.