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  1. Looking for answers
    I would do some research into Adrenal Fatigue, which often goes hand in hand with gluten intolerance. You are presenting many symptoms I once had, which got much better after treatment. Just another thought
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    Just a thought to keep in mind... Not all bloating is diet related. Hormones, mineral imbalances, thyroid problems can cause it too. Having said that, I did find that my source was diet related. It took 5 years to figure out I was allergic to egg whites. I never had a single GI issue eating them, but my doctor ran a blood test and my antibodies were...
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    Wow, I'm impressed with their resposiveness and personal touch by calling you. That means a lot, especially from such a large company. Good to know...thanks for sharing!!!
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    I'm soooo thankful for this post - it solves a long-standing mystery for me. I went on vacation a month ago and when I came back I couldn't tolerate my coconut-milk based smoothies I used to have for breakfast. I went to the doctors and had him run an allergy for coconut (I knew I was okay with the brown rice/pea protein I was using and the avocado I blended...
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    Tried it last night. I got the zucchini casserole and and chocolate pudding. Both were super yummy (note pudding had Soy). However, the portion are extremely small, and I was just glad I went with my best friend instead of my husband...he would have been angry - the portions look like appetizers! Better light lunch place than dinner, and quite pricey.
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    I continued to be bloated until recently when a allergy test came back and showed an allergy to egg white (damn!). I cut those out then noticed it got better, but not perfect. Recently I tried cutting out psyllium husks, and viola!, I finally have a flat tummy - first time in my life. Keep playing with your diet and keep a food journal. For me, it took...
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    Eeek, you've got to get your vitamin D level above 50 to protect yourself from other autoimmune disorders, cancers, etc. Do you live in a sunny area? All you need is 10-15 minutes of unfiltered sunlight each day to 60% of your body. I lay out on my deck for 7 or so minutes on each side. I'm very fair skinned, this small amount of time will not allow you to...
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    I'm so sorry. Aren't pets such a blessing? I have one cat (adopted her at five years old, she's about 12 now), one Italian Mastif, and one little terrier mix I adopted. I love my furry bunch so much. My cat has been with me through thick and thin and helped me get through some rough patches in my life. I feel your pain. I'm sending a hug your way.
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    I'm on the same diet, but I can't have eggs or nuts either, so I've gotten really creative. Here's some ideas: Spaghetti squash used as "noodles" with sauce and meat of choice. So good!! Pea protein smoothie in the morning. I mix one scoop (25 grams of protein with complete amino acid profile and only 100 calories!!!), one half or one whole avocado...
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    I'd say it's condition causing emotion and not the other way around. Demand to be thoroughly checked and don't let them discount it as an emotional issue. My uncle just had the same diagnosis "it's all in your head", "we've checked you up and down" and it turns out he has a tumor growing in his intenstine that didn't show up on the CT scan. Don't let them...
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    The restaurant opens this Sunday and I'm super excited. I work across the street from Fashion Island and this will be my new lunch place! Open Original Shared Link
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    Thank you. I've ultimately decided not to do the challenge. Although I don't have symptoms, I've already been diagnosed with Sjogren's and have an under active thyroid, both problems have not progressed since going gluten-free. I'm too afraid to put my body through the challenge and risk having these flare up again...or worse, coming down with yet another...
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    Hi, I'm at work so I can't check the bottle but I take Garden of Life's food-based iron. It won't hurt your stomach (you can't even take it without food) and it's given me a ton of energy. I too have low iron and red blood cells, but seem to be turning this around. I know it's definitely gluten, soy and dairy free, and pretty certain it's corn free as...
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    Hi, I take Isotonix L-tryptophan (sp?) each night before bed. It keeps me asleep, I wake up refreshed and it helps with anxiety, too!
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    Okay, so I challenged my doctor's findings, and got this email this morning: I looked at the results again, and I am clearer now on the findings. The testing we just did does not confirm celiac disease. The IgA that was in the 300 range is your total IgA. There are a small number of people who do not make IgA (which is associated with the gut) and if so...
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    I find it easiest to maintain my weight when I cut out processed foods and just stick with whole foods. Since your body is healing and may be able to better absorb the nutrients from your foods, you may not need as many calories as before, something to think about. I defintely don't eat light (I eat avocados every days, seeds, etc) but I try not to eat foods...
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    Not the same ballpark, but before going gluten-free my eyes were SUPER sensitive to bright light. It was so bad, I remember being in someone's office one time at work and I was facing her window (with blinds mind you). My eyes began to water and then were forced shut. I was so embarrased, but I could not open my eyes back up. Every time I tried they would...
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    I left a message for my doctor, so I guess I'll have to wait and see how he came to this conclusion. I was just thinking I must be overlooking something and thought you guys may see something I'm not. I'm glad I'm not the only one confused!!!
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    They didn't test it since I'm not IGA deficient, which is why his diagnosis doesn't make sense.
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    Ravenwood, thank you, you are always a great source of knowledge here. The problem is I was never given any blood tests that I know of - just the biopsy, which was negative. However, I had already been gluten free months before it was performed. Now my doctor sees the test scores I posted and says it suggests celiac. I don't get it!
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    Thank you, I was hoping you'd answer...your always knowledgable. I did mis-post something so I'm going to repost now that I understand the results better. Thanks!
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    *** Reposting due to error in first posting - I didn't understand results*** Hi, I went gluten free five years ago after two decades of gastro issues, chronic infections, etc. I had a biospy done after going gluten-free and the results were negative. I've also had enterolab run my genes and those showed gluten sensitivity genes but not Celiac, so I've...
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    Hi, I've been on these boards for years, but have always just assumed that I was severly gluten sensitive and didn't have Celiac. The reason being is that I had a biopsy done years ago (after ging gluten-free for months) and it came back negative. Well, I was talking to my doctor the other day and he pushed to retest me. I told him it wasn't necessary...
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    I used to eat three raw eggs every day, and I never had a problem. HOWEVER, I recently took an allergy test and I now have a High allergy to egg whites. I did some research and found out eating raw eggs puts you at higher risk for developing allergies, when I've always heard it was the other way around. Any ways, whatever you do, because so many of us are...
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    Yes, I have that problem as well. I'm sitting here with a very painful, bruised feeling stomach. I can share with you that I have two things you might want to look into: I have a hiatal hernia and I have hpylori. I'll be treating the hpylori within the next few weeks so I hope it clears it up. I too can't eat large meals, and it often feels like I've...
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