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  1. ravenwoodglass
    I would go with option 2 but be aware that a day most likely won't make a lot of difference in your symptoms. The supplements are fine and I would add in a sublingual B12 if you are not taking it already. Your timing isn't ideal but if this is a job you really want then go for it. You could try doing a couple practice interviews with a friend if that is...
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    This thread it from 10 years ago. Companies can change ingredients and this is why is is so important to always read labels and get the most recent information available. Thanks for the heads up on the changes.
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    I think what he was referring to was the villi. Celia are found in the lungs.
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    You say you have been gluten free for several years. Have you noticed any increase in symptoms, even not GI related, since you went back on gluten 4 weeks ago? As far as how much to eat if you can tolerate it just go with a regular gluten filled diet for the rest of the challenge. If you are having severe symptoms then just a couple slices of bread might...
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    It could be cross contamination at the plant. It also could have been something else you ate fairly recently as sometimes reactions can be delayed. I hope you're feeling better soon.
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    Good article for the most part. So many doctors think that if you are not of European descent you have a low likelyhood of developing celiac. That is not the case at all as it can affect those of any nationality. Articles like this can help to end that thinking.
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    Please don't feel bad. I agree the OP does have some issues that really can't be helped over a message board. Hopefully the OP will reach out for some help but we can't force him. He has to come to the realization himself. Unfortunately the neuro impact of the celiac may be excaberating issues that he has had and make that difficult for him. I do wish him...
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    The hospital should be able to order the gluten free contrast. If they refuse to I would contact the head of the hospital and file a complaint in writing with them and the AMA. Also let your insurance company know.
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    Thanks for posting. I have noticed the last couple years that companies are better about labeling their gluten free candies. Must have gotten tired of phone calls and emails from us celiac folks.
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    Make sure your doctor has ordered gluten free contrast. The non-gluten free one I had was thick and chalky. I reacted before I even got out of the hospital. The second time he ordered it to be gluten free and I checked with the tech before drinking. That one was a thin liquid and I was fine. I have DH and the doctor wouldn't let them do the dye injection...
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    It could be. Is it bilateral? Usually DH is bilateral in that, for example, if you have the lesions on one arm they would also be on the other. DH also leaves purplish scars that are slow to fade. You should ask your GP to run a celiac panel and for a referral to a dermatologist. Hopefully the derm will be familiar with DH as they need to take a biopsy on...
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    They have a web site. I looked at the ingredients and they look to be safe. Here is a link to the companies FAQ section. A pharmacist should be able to say for sure if the are gluten free. https://us.trintellix.com/about/frequently-asked-questions
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    They aren't something I can have. I did try them using the method my doctor advised, which was eating them 2 to 3 times a day for a week and watching for a reaction. I lasted 3 days then the fourth day knew they weren't for me. There are a lot of folks who can tolerate them though so don't be afraid to give it a try.
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    It sounds like you have a good handle on it already. You might want to bring either your own silverware or get disposible and of course don't use any of the provided spices etc. Other than that I would just wipe down the counters before perparing your food and unless the oven is dirty I wouldn't worry about using it as long as your not putting anything on...
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    You talk about taking jobs for which you are overqualified. What did you mean? Do you have some college or trade school already? In this day and age with cars being so computerized you would need some auto trade training to even get in the door of most shops. Even then you might just end up changing oil. If you are interested in farming you could take...
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    In addition to the advice you have already gotten one caution. If you should happen to not have one of the 2 genes most commonly checked for it isn't for sure that you couldn't be celiac. There are rare cases, like mine, where people are diagnosed celiac but don't carry one of those two genes. Getting a celiac panel is IMHO a better route to take. Also...
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    Welcome to the board. Bone and muscle pain are not uncommon with celiac. Neither are other intolerances. The food diary Ennis suggested can help you figure out a pattern. In some cases intolerances can be delayed so it might not be a food you ate right before the pain that got you. The diary can help you pinpoint a pattern. Without one I would have never...
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    Labs may have different ranges but those results look quite high even without you posting them. I could be wrong but if your doctor has seen a number of DH patients and seeing your results on the celiac panel being that high the doc may be confident that you have celiac. You could call the office and ask for a biopsy but I agree with the others that a diagnosis...
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    Welcome to the board. Since you are new to this you may find a lot of valuable info in the Coping sections 'Newbie 101' thread that is at the top of the section. Ask any questions you need to ask. This site has a lot of very kind and knowledgeable folks. Sometimes the easiest thing to do at first, (and the best for healing) is to go with whole unprocessed...
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    When babies are teething they tend to drool more and will usually kind of chew on their hands, a blankie etc as the pressure helps to ease the discomfort. Often they will have stool changes, get a bit more fussy and out of sorts. It hurts when those teeth are shoving their way through the gums. You might even be able to feel them if you run your fingers...
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    The trigger for celiac is thought to be a stressor. An illness, pregnacy, trauma of either mental or physical origin or even a good stressor like a marriage etc. I don't know why that is but that seems to have been the case in my family. Myself-symptoms appeared after I was impaled at age 4, One child of mine had meningitis at 1 month and within a year...
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    The B vitamins are water soluable so your body will excrete anything you don't need. You can take the Stress level Bs as long as you feel you need them. However until your gut heals you won't be able to properly absorb and utilize the B12 from a tablet. Add in a Sublingual B12 daily. These are dissolved under your tongue and enter your bloodstream through...
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    Or may have thought they were asymptomatic. That's why for years I have been in favor of screening routinely and IMHO it should be the first thing checked for in folks with stuff like fibro, migraines, IBS, anxiety and depression, GERD, arthritis, MS, acne- well the list could go on but those were just a few of my 'diagnoses' that all resolved one I was diagnosed...
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    There are people that have both a wheat allergy and celiac. Since celiac can appear at any age it could be diagnosed at any age. Folks are even being diagnosed who are in nursing homes. have you been tested for celiac? Do you think your 'wheat allergy' could have been a misdiagnosis and you may have actually been celiac?
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    Do tell your pharmacist to add that info to your file and remind them when you get scripts filled. Just as doctors won't know for sure if a med is gluten free they won't know about whether they contain sulfites either. If the med isn't safe for you the pharmacist can call the doctor for an alternative that is safe.
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