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ARCHIVED Not Getting Better
geelet replied to wajo427's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
Hello - I was also sick for 10 years before being diagnosed. I didn't see any real improvement until about a year into the diet, then I finally felt more or less normal after about 2 years. It can take an adult's intestines up to 5 years to heal. I also agree with everyone else that it takes a long time to figure out all the possible sources of cross-contamination... -
Hello- I was diagnosed with Celiac 2 1/2 years ago. I have been on the gluten free diet since then. My symptoms had greatly improved although I would still say my digestion had never really become perfect. Now I am 11 weeks pregnant. I have had terrible diarrhea for the last two days as well as bouts on and off since the beginning. I guess I am just wondering...
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ARCHIVED I Thought I Was Getting Better
geelet replied to Boffin's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
Hi- I have also noticed fluctuations around my cycle. It would probably be good to get a pelvic ultrasound if you are concerned with OC, but it sounds for sure like celiac could be causing the pain and the D, especially since you have been gluten-free for such a short time. In my experience, improvement was very slow. After my diagnosis, I was told by... -
ARCHIVED Glutened From Miniscule Amount?
geelet replied to geelet's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Yes, unfortunately, I think I may be one of the "unlucky" celiacs. I already couldn't eat dairy, and seem to have developed a legume intolerance since going gluten free. I'm still having episodes with the big D every couple of weeks. I actually thought I was doing a lot better since it's not every day anymore! However, my doctor doesn't think that's good... -
Hi - I have celiac and have been on the gluten-free diet for 9 months. I'm not exactly sure what getting "glutened" feels like. Yesterday, because of a misunderstanding at a friend's house I put a chip in my mouth and started chewing. Right then my friend realized the mistake and told me not to eat it. I spit it out before swallowing and rinsed my mouth several...