Jump to content

Gemini

Advanced Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    3,980

  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Days Won

    112

 Content Type 

Profiles

Forums

Events

Blogs

Latest Celiac Disease News & Research:

Everything posted by Gemini

  1. Gemini
    I know it can be difficult to gain weight. I went 6 months before gaining any noticeable amount and it was only noticeable to me when I pulled my pants on and they were getting tight. Eat whatever you want that agrees with you and is gluten free. Is dairy OK for you.....like milk? A banana split might be good for weight gain. A fib is highly...
  2. Gemini
    Another winning answer from nvsmom! To the OP....you may not be ingesting gluten at all. Everyone always thinks people are being cc'd when their blood work comes back high but if that test is the tTg, it can most certainly be from another AI disease brewing or present, that is not diagnosed yet. They should run the DGP also, in conjunction with the...
  3. Gemini
    It very well could be Reynaud's as those are symptoms of it. Do your hands/fingers become blanched (turn white) when exposed to cold? When the circulation comes back, they turn brick red. That was my biggest symptom. However, after a while on the gluten-free diet, it calmed down and barely bothers me anymore......except when I do winter sports in the cold...
  4. Gemini
    OK all my Celiac baking peeps.......does anyone have a fabulous recipe for biscotti or a flour blend that works really well for making these? I would benefit from this also but it is for a friend who I have FINALLY convinced to go gluten free because she screams of a gluten problem. Her first cousin is a diagnosed Celiac and she had blood work done and...
  5. Gemini
    I am 55 this year so 47 is young, baby! Ha,ha! I have to tread carefully because all my friends here have given you good advice. However, I really understand your concerns. I was very sick at diagnosis and forged on ahead and went to Europe (UK) and did fairly well until that 2009 trip when I went haywire. It is so not fun to be in Europe and away...
  6. Gemini
    If you decide to go, do not leave the country without taking out travel insurance that includes some medical benefits. If you were to go and become ill and need medical attention, the insurance you have will not be accepted out of country. You will have to pay cash and then be re-imbursed by your insurance company. I always take out medical insurance and...
  7. Gemini
    The statement you make about medical care in the US is not true. Anyone can walk into an emergency room and get free medical care here. Taxpayers foot the bill but they do in every other country also. You can also apply for Medicaid if you are financially strapped......really financially strapped and not faking it, and get free medical care also. There...
  8. Gemini
    Discoloration of teeth can happen with Celiac or just from the aging process. Everyone's teeth become duller and less white as they age, some worse than others. But tooth and gum problems are huge for Celiac's and it is because of one thing......inflammation. Inflammation makes your gums recede and bone loss occurs. Celiac can strip enamel off of your teeth...
  9. Gemini
    Yup...I agree, Irishheart. Some medical advice is wonky and not to be trusted. With an over active immune system, even under good control with the gluten-free diet, having an organ removed is asking for trouble. It's a total crapshoot and a path I would not venture down myself. I was rejected for blood donation due to autoimmune disease. They do not...
  10. Gemini
    Hi Nikki.......my brother is now looking into kidney transplant surgery as he is a Type 1 diabetic and has been for years. I believe he also has Celiac but I can't convince him it could be the reason his health is so poor. I doubt any one with Celiac would be able to donate because doctors generally do not accept those with autoimmune issues. Celiac's...
  11. Gemini
    I would be interested in hearing how you know that you are sensitive to the whole wheat plant as opposed to the gliadin portion of it, which is what we celiacs have to be careful about ingesting. You have contradicted yourself by saying you are highly sensitive to all gluten, including the portion of the plant without gluten. That makes no sense. In addition...
  12. Gemini
    I'm a quick healer also but I am still dairy lite. I'm not so sure that most Celiac's gain dairy back all that well. I would take it easy, tonalynn, and not splurge and eat a lot of dairy at first. Go slowly because you don't want it hitting you in the back of the head because of overindulgence. Many Celiac's I know, including myself, have a limit to...
  13. Gemini
    Apparently, the "phone nurse" is pretty clueless about Celiac Disease, like so many out there. You are doing a great job so don't listen to them.
  14. Gemini
    Some doctors don't seem to understand the weak and wobbly thing with regards to preps very well. It can set you back a lot. You also have heart instability right now and that could be affected by a prep and the fast you have to do. Make sure you stress your concerns about it but maybe they have other tests they can do for Crohn's that won't be as difficult...
  15. Gemini
    If this were true, then we would all be able to share things like dips and sauces with the gluten eaters. You are contradicting yourself. For someone who washes gluten-free grains because you believe everything is cc'd, you think there is little risk of cc from a shared dipping sauce when one party is consuming beer? Every reputable Celiac organization...
  16. Gemini
    Have a look at this: Open Original Shared Link Why do they want to rule out Chron's? Are you still having GI issues? I thought they diagnosed Chron's via a colonoscopy and I hope there is another test for that because I wouldn't advise doing a prep with low weight. You'll lose even more and end up under 100 pounds. Just be wary of what they advise...
  17. Gemini
    answerseeker.......your vein and clot problem are the result of inflammation in your body. That's what phlebitis is...inflammation of the veins. Clots can result from this. So are the heart issues. Inflammation and the fact that your weight is too low. Being very underweight can throw off cardio but it should resolve once the inflammation is down and you...
  18. Gemini
    Sarah.....was this a blood test for cortisol or a saliva test? Saliva testing is more accurate as they use 4 points of reference, pertaining to time of day, for measurement. Early morning when you awaken, noon, late afternoon and late evening. If these reference ranges were for morning, then taking your blood around noon would not be correct. Sorry for...
  19. Gemini
    It's been mighty chilly here too, Nicole. For much longer periods than the norm. However, there is no 8 inches of ice on the roads. I have so much respect for Canadians.....they are tough when it comes to winter. You even manage to find the fun in it and yes, I like driving in the snow. It can be very fun!
  20. Gemini
    Hello Anand, Is there any explanation along with the test result? You would need a double DQ2 or DQ8 for Celiac to be present on both sides of your family. I was gene tested and have a double DQ2 gene but I was not too surprised. Like your parents, both of my parents are highly symptomatic for Celiac. I am in the United States. It looks like...
  21. Gemini
    Touché, you little beeyatch! Ha, ha! It's the polar vortex for you!
  22. Gemini
    This is the most perfect description of the weather this wintah! I love it....bipolar! It is 18 degrees F here in Boston today but I like it because the sun is out and shining brightly. I can handle anything if the sun is out. We have had our fill of grey, gloomy days so far. I can handle grey and gloomy if it rains but not when there is dirty snow...
  23. Gemini
    Amy...brewers yeast and quinoa are gluten free. Ditto for royal jelly but as always, labels need reading or more questions need to be asked. It sounds like you need more food education before venturing out to eat. Anything done as a croquette generally has breadcrumbs on the outside and probably were fried in a shared fryer. Unless you asked specific questions...
  24. Gemini
    I couldn't agree more about the fibro remark. Another case of symptom treating and a fancy name. However, I think many would not be willing to do what you have done to be better and not hurt. They want that in pill form......
  25. Gemini
    Thank you, IrishHeart! You don't mess around with hormones because any misuse of them can result in severe problems and even cancer. They are powerful entities and need to be monitored via bloodwork or saliva testing, in some instances. I do think the term adrenal insufficiency is overused but hormone levels can be messed up and need tweaking from time...
×
×
  • 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.