The Lovebug

I recently started taking a COQ10 supplement and although I love the extra energy and focus it is providing, I also noticed I'm having very mild celiac symptoms. Today I put it together, wondering if the COQ10 might be at fault. The ingredients listed for the softgels include gelatin and glycerin, in addition to soy lecithin. I couldn't find on my lists...

I have been buying the TJ's granola in quantity when I'm traveling near one. I just found the Bakery on Main's gluten-free granola at my local Super Giant last week. It LOOKS identical to TJ's, but I haven't opened the bag to try it yet. I'll report in when I do. Sue

Just about any "whole" food -- fresh fruit, vegetables, meat (unprocessed), fish, rice and potato (a veggie, I know) should be safe and will help get you through the initial phase of going gluten free. After a while you can probably add dairy. I've spent a lot of days and nights rolling on the floor with stomach cramps and know just what you're going...

Hi Spunky, Your symptoms certainly sound like they could be celiac. The Mayo Clinic website says that positive response to a gluten-free diet should in-and-of-itself be diagnostic for Celiac. I went gluten free after reading about Celiac online, and my symptoms subsided within about 24 to 48 hours. So I would think that a 3 week trial is plenty of time...

Although I've been gluten free for several years, my new GI doctor wanted to do the "new" genetic test from Prometheus labs and I got the results yesterday. I have the DQ8 heterozygous haplotype. According to the paperwork, about 95% of celiacs have the DQ2 and only 5% have the DQ8. Is there a difference in these two in terms of severity of symptoms, age...

I've been drinking these waters for awhile instead of soda. Recently started having very loose, fatty, stools with cramping and bloating (not bad, just persistent). I've ruled just about everything else out as a cause, but I've sure returned to my old symptoms. I cut out the water a couple of days ago and my symptoms have resolved. Hmmm . . . Ingredients...

I've never heard of Alexis Stewart, either, but I sure don't like her. Where the hell does she get off . . .?! Sue

I had a look at the gluten test kit offered on the glutenfreetravel site. Obviously a bit cumbersome for taking to a restaurant or such. But it does mean that someone is thinking about this problem and maybe something usable isn't too far off. Scotty, I think most of us find that we have symptoms after being glutened which can last for 2 or 3 days....

I'm sending positive vibes your way, Bellyfat. Keep us posted. Sue

Yes! I don't know all the science here, but I do know that anemia is a result and, I think, kind of late stage development of Celiac. My father, who died a couple of years ago, had a serious bout of "severe" anemia about 10 years ago and was hospitalized for several weeks. The doctors determined that he was having pervasive internal bleeding, but they...

M Dear Motorboater, It sure does sound like what I go through periodically, and I've been as gluten-free as I can get for 4 years! Yesterday, within 5 minutes of finishing breakfast, I began cramping and bloating and, eventually vomiting. I spent the rest of the day, in a weakened state, trying to sit or lie still so the symptoms wouldn't return....

Bellyfat, Good news on the kidney-thing. Glad to hear you are ok, after all. Re the sleep mask: I does take a little getting used to, but I can't sleep without mine now. I invested in one made by Tempur-pedic so it's a lightweight foam than molds to the contours of your face (Brookstone and similar places carry them). It completely blocks out light...

Stephanie, Here is a link to the Celiac Sprue Association, which is headquartered in Omaha: Open Original Shared Link It appears that they are affiliated with the University of Nebraska Medical Center. They have a Dr. Frederick Pausiton (can't remember that I spelled it right) on their Medical Advisory Board, from the University. I would think his...

Bellyfat, For what it's worth, I've found a sure-found formula for good sleep. First of all, I take an Excedrin P.M. at bedtime, then I put ear plugs in my ears and a sleep mask over my eyes. Other than a trip or two to the potty, I sleep like a baby. I agree that if you sleep well you're so much better able to deal with what life throws your...