BettyL.

I have known that I had celiac disease for about 13 years now. I have had several operations and recently my health has deteriorated . I have undergone several tests for my heart and all have been within known range. ! saw my PCP yesterday and again the subject of fibromyalgia came up. He feels I might have it in addition to my celiac disease. About 5years...

I just found this thread and find it very interesting. I am not sure what trigger my Celica. Now that I know about it, I realize that I probably had it most of my life. I would have minor symptoms. Stop growing at 13 years old, No weight gain; no matter how much I eat. Hives at various times and a lot of allergies. BMs 3-5 days and always constipation. Cramps...

It is possible, check it out. Betty L.

Hi, You have my prayers; I understand what you are going through. I am presently on a feeding tube after my last surgery for a hiatal hernia. The third one in 6 years. My doctor feels that all the vomiting and body spams is the reason for the hernia. It is easy to make mistakes when you first start the diet; but it does become easier. I read the label of...

I feel maybe it is reaction to sulfites found in the dried fruit you mention. Mango, dried cranberries and raisins all could have sulfites added to them in the drying method. Watch light color food for sulfites. Betty L.

Check out any medicines she is taking. I started to develop a similar rash last fall. After a food dairy, etc I found nothing to explain it. I discover It was the blood pressure medicine I was taking. Change of medicine and rash has disappear.

I learned about sulfites long before I knew about celiac disease. I have had to avoid them. You will find them in light color food, mushrooms, beer, potatoes (partially cook) dried fruits like apricots, peaches, pineapple, etc. I always read the label if sulfites are there, I put the item back. One experience I had ; the doctor wanted to used sulfur for a...

It is just over a month now that I had surgery to repair a hiatal hernia for the third time in 6 years. It was the same hernia that broke open each time. The first time in 2002 started with vomiting and dry spams. Nothing show on the tests; but the doctor I was seeing said " something is wrong and we will find out". He order a barium swallow. The hernia showed...

I am highly allergic to sulfur and any of it compounds. I watch the label for sulfites as I am allergic to it. In the 60's & 70's the a lot of buffets, groceries ,etc would spray sulfite on light color foods and I would have a reaction from it. It is now illegal to spray foods with the sulfite compound. After my recent experience I am wondering if part...

I like Glutino crackers & bread sticks and several of the their cookies. One I find useful their cream sandwich cookies; there are at least 3 varieties. what I like about them; the cookies are packed 2 to a pack. I can pt them in my purse and have a smack. Rather expensive. Betty

Hello, I wished to thank everyone for all the help you have given me in the last few days. I am feeling stronger and ready to accept my fate. Your comments help me talking with my doctor about the surgery is planing on doing ASSP. My hiatal hernia has ruptured again. The herina is on the back side of the throat. This is the 3rd time. He said he has had failures...

I don't really know. I know non-celiacs take it without problem. I suppose it would depend if you had too much acid. My problems were constant vomiting after taking it. I didn't have a haital hernia before. by the time, I realize it, the damage was done. The vomiting was not just once; but all day. I have body heaves where my whole body is effected. I am...

Any celiac disease taking Nexium is asking for problems. I wouldn't wish my problems on anyone. They have been terrible. I feel Nexium was the cause. The very thought of it upset me.