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Duke Doctor Recommendation?

asaldana

By asaldana
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asaldana Newbie
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Anyone with Celiac have a Duke physican they recommend? I have been MISERABLE for over a year (since having my first child), none of my Drs could give me an answer or help. I went gluten-free out of desperation and have a SO many symptoms completely clear up. I want to look futher into celiac but, my Dr does not agree even with my positive dietary results b/c I had a negative blood test.

I have to stay with Duke for my care but am curious if anyone would recommend their Duke PCP?

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Anyone with Celiac have a Duke physican they recommend? I have been MISERABLE for over a year (since having my first child), none of my Drs could give me an answer or help. I went gluten-free out of desperation and have a SO many symptoms completely clear up. I want to look futher into celiac but, my Dr does not agree even with my positive dietary results b/c I had a negative blood test.

I have to stay with Duke for my care but am curious if anyone would recommend their Duke PCP?

Hi asaldana,

I live in Raleigh and have Celiacs. I don't go to Duke physicians but have the name of Duke Gasto of Raleigh - 919-862-5075. Here is a link to Duke Health's website w/ gastro doctors: Open Original Shared Link My daughter sees Dr. Ulshen, but he specializes in pediatrics only. Dr. Branch and Deihl are recommended though. My doctor is Dr. Herschelman at Wake Gastro - www.wakegastro.com - not sure what type of insurance you have, they take all kinds. Good luck in your search and let me know if you need anymore help.

Wendi

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Thanks Wendi, any info is helpful! I have heard of Dr. Ulshen- too bad only Peds!

I noticed you had severe pitting edema in both legs, did that go away once you started gluten free? I had the same issue, along with many others, that led to be looking further into this. Mine is almost completly gone but some days I am a little puffy around my ankles.

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