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ARCHIVED Gene Test Results
OzGirl replied to OzGirl's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Thanks to you both. I think sometimes it helps me to put something in writing to make what is obvious to everyone else, clearer to me! I guess in my mind the only reason for a definite diagnosis is the difference between knowing that gluten is a bad choice, as opposed to gluten is harmful (and to be avoided at all costs). Andrea: I have never considered... -
ARCHIVED Gene Test Results
OzGirl posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Hi everyone. I have been gluten free (fanatically so) since the 19th of August and have been feeling really well. Yesterday I went to see the specialist to get the gene test results and he told me that I had positive results to the gene test (ending in 2), the one ending in 8 was fine. He told me that 20% of the population carries the gene that I do and the... -
I'm confused! Does that mean I should start eating a little gluten to avoid gluten withdrawal? Should I start eliminating other things as well, and where do I start? How long is a reasonable amount of time to assume it is "gluten withdrawal", and when do symptoms of "gluten withdrawal" start to ease? Sorry to ask so many questions Thanks.
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Hi everyone, Well two weeks ago, I took the plunge and have gone gluten free following suggestions (from here) that it was well worth the try. I immediately started feeling better. The headaches, feeling of swelling around my face, the IBS symptoms, feelings of anxiety etc, all seemed to be disappearing. I had people commenting that i wasn't as dark around...
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ARCHIVED Product Labelling
OzGirl posted a topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
OK...so now for a really dopey question! I have decided to give this whole gluten-free thing a whirl. I realize that simple fresh fruit and veggies, and meat is the way to go initially. However, I picked up a tub of yoghurt today and had no idea what I was reading. How do you get a grip of the labelling system? How can you know 100% what you are eating? What... -
ARCHIVED Does Any Of This Sound Familiar?
OzGirl replied to OzGirl's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I don't think I'm replying correctly but here goes ! Thanks, to you both for your comments. There's just one other thing that I'd like to run by anyone who's listening out there. Can gluten bring on immense feelings of stress? I have been under stress from work which I do acknowledge, however it seems to me that my body is going into an overdrvive sensation... -
ARCHIVED Does Any Of This Sound Familiar?
OzGirl posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Hi to everyone! After visiting the doctor about 6 months ago, he diagnosed IBS, ran blood tests for Celiac (which showed nothing) and told me to stay off gluten if I thought it would help me! All of which seemed way too confusing and I have continued on with life as per "normal". Since then I have been incredibly tired, lacking energy, feisty, lacking in...