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elephantofsuprise Newbie

I just wanted to say hello, and let you all know that I have been lurking here for a while. I just got tested yesterday and I am 'hoping' that I am a celiac and it's not just because you all seem so awesome ;) I having been struggling with the many symptoms of Celiac Disease for as long as I can remember and have gone to various doctors,(colonoscopy :blink: , eye doctors for night blindness, eating has been painful because of my tongue (my doctor got a chuckle out of diagnosing me with "Scrotal Tongue" but said there was nothing he could do for me), etc. etc. Go figure!! . Finally about 2 months ago I read an article in "Fitness" magazine that described me to a 'T', it was about Celiac. A light at the end of the tunnel? I am so happy at the thought that I might have a way out of the pain and misery of feeling horrible all the time by regulating what I eat. I will be so disappointed if my tests come back negative because I will still be stuck with the symptoms, the unbelieving doctors, and no hope of feeling normal. I will probably continue to just lurk until I get the results back and if they come back positive, watch out!! I wanted to let you know that reading your posts have been very encouraging.

Melissa


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Hi,

I'm just like you...waiting for the results. I can't just "lurk" though! Lol...thats just not me....I gotta know everything right now! Well...I know exactly how you feel and I hope your tests come back positive so that you can move on :)

Good luck!!!

-Rachel

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Hi and welcome. Even your results come back negative, you can try a dietary challenge. If you feel better, then you know at least you have a sensitivity. Good luck on your results!

KaitiUSA Enthusiast

Welcome :D

I hope you get the answers you are looking for. Let us know how the results come back.

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