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I just got blood results. Hemoglobin is 10.4 (which is pretty normal for me; I have thalasemia minor). But my iron level is 19- normal range is about 30 - 170. I changed doctors recently mostly because I keep still having low iron levels. I've been gluten-free since 2006. I think I've just stopped being able to absorb iron. I discussed this with my...

I've been gluten-free for at least 4-5 years now. Everything was going good for a while. I've been having issues recently. 1. Have had low iron blood tests for a while now (about a year), but the hemoglobin stays around 10 to 10.7 2. Had kidney function test last summer come back 53 or 57, can't remember right now. I changed doctors, AGAIN...

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Could be one of many things, but have your PTH level checked.

After being gluten-free for a year and a half, I felt soooo much better! Then, about a year ago I started feeling sick again. Symptoms: pain in upper left abdomen, especially after eating, nausea. Basically, I had to start eating really small meals or next to nothing. Oh, and the constipation I had suffered due to the celiac disease came back, worse...

I don't know if this will help you or not. I saw Dr. Green from the Celiac Center at Columbia University. He checked my PTH levels and it was way, way off. He said my parathyroid gland basically shut down and my body wasn't producing much calcium anymore. He explained that because of the Celiac Disease, I wasn't absorbing calcium. So it built up in my...

In case this hasn't been posted yet.... I was so excited to read tonight about the Chex cereals. Then, I was looking online about them and found out that Betty Crocker (also GM) is coming out with Gluten Free Mixes!!! Here's a link: Open Original Shared Link It's so good to see mainstream products going gluten free. Hope the trend continues...

Thanks everyone for your really good advice. It is a funny situation. I'll be in a situation where I sort of am being judged and have to care what others think (although this shouldn't be the case during the lunch). But I also have to consider what is best for my health. Well, it's only one lunch. And whatever I choose to do, if it seems to be an issue...

I need some help please! I have an all day interview March 30th which will include a panel interview, a few individual, one-on-one interviews, breaks, and a luncheon. The lunch is schedule for off-site from 12:00 to 1:30, according to the agenda I received. So any suggestions on how I should handle this? I am one of those that is highly sensitive...

Thanks for the great advice. I think I'll print this and take it with me! Thank you.

With luck, this may happen. If she's gluten free long enough, she may notice a difference. That's really good about your husband! Now you can be gluten free together.

Hi. Thanks for the reply. Don't families drive you crazy sometimes? I've seen a lot of others write on the board that their families are like this too. It's too bad. As you said, all we can do is be there to offer support and education when they need it and/or come to us. Dee

Thank you for the reply. I think you're right about my daughter. Well, I know you're right. She thinks I'm trying to convert her and she doesn't want any part of it. I'll try to be more patient. I think that she truly wants to help. She has a big heart and is always helping others. Maybe this will help her as well. Maybe being around it and...

I've been going through some tough times lately. My job was really stressful and quite honestly a bad place to work. But that's not why I'm posting.... Long, long story, but I walked out one day when I couldn't take it anymore. I knew how stupid it was because I am the sole provider and need a job. So I have been out of work and no unemployment...

Hi, The parathyroid test is probably because he may be concerned about your calcium levels and absorption. Your parathyroid is called that because it is near the thyroid (para means near) but has nothing to do with your thyroid. So it is separate test from the thyroid tests he's already done. The parathyroid produces calcium for your bones and blood...