HollyH
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I was first diagnosed with Celiac via blood work in 2007. I went on the gluten-free diet then, and stayed on it until March of 2009 when I had my endoscopy. I was diagnosed via tissue sample at that point. I have Iron deficiency anemia and Vitamin D deficiency. They also suspect Crohns..but that is another story.
Prior to diagnosis my biggest issues were cramps and bloating and feeling extremely tired. I finally feel like I am alive again, and with so many new gluten free options on the market now, it makes life a lot easier.
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Thanks! I think you guys are right. Seems most likely the Celiac, or because of the reflux and perhaps gallbladder but I am not in much pain so we will see. Thinking it's not liver because i'm not itchy, jaundiced or dark urine. Thanks for your opinions.
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ARCHIVED Gluten Free Didn't Solve All My Issues
HollyH replied to Nadia2009's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
I just posted a new topic on this, then I saw your post. I'm experiencing a very similar problem to what you are experiencing. I also had a pale stool yesterday, it was light yellow or clay colored. I too went to the internet for answers, and as usual scared myself. The only thing I can think of it that when I went out to eat Friday that I was glutened... -
I ate at a restaurant Friday evening, ordered from their "gluten free" menu. I had a very strange bm yesterday and was wondering if the two could be related. Not sure how long the travel time is from eating to eliminating. Here's what it looked like: (warning, gross part) It was a very pale yellow or light gray color,was hard to tell really, and it was foamy...
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I have Celiac, diagnosed in 2007. I am also pregnant, 24 weeks. Recently I have developed several red, pin prick looking capillary dots on both hands (2 or 3 on each) and one on my shoulder. They fade when pressed and return. They are singular, not rash like at all. They are not Petichia (sp?) I visited my fam practice doctor who did not know what might...
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ARCHIVED Gluten Free Wedding Cake In Dfw
HollyH replied to HollyH's topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants
Thanks very much! I will look into those options. I actually saw on that list that there is a place near me!! That's great! -
I am going to get married this June and wonder where I will find a gluten free wedding cake in the Dallas area. I found one bakery in Ft. Worth, but would like to know if anyone has found any other bakeries that can do it. I have thought about having only a groom's cake or making a little cake at home for me. Doesn't sound very appealing though.
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ARCHIVED Fireside Pies - Plano, Tx
HollyH replied to BullsAndBears's topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants
That's exciting! Thank you for the info. I live near Plano and had no idea about Fireside Pies. I eat at Bostons now and then, and it's pretty good. It's always great to have options! We Celiacs usually do not have very many. -
ARCHIVED Boston's Gourmet Pizza - Mckinney, Tx
HollyH replied to ohsotired's topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants
I too, live in McKinney. Thank you for sharing this info!! -
ARCHIVED Celiac And Eye Problems?
HollyH replied to LAceliac's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I was told a few years ago that my vision is 20/30. I don't believe that to be true anymore, and it seems to be decreasing since I was diagnosed with Celiac in June of 2007. I can't see at a distance very well, or up close either. My eyes are also very sensitive to light. I too would be interested to know more info about this. It is so easy to blame... -
ARCHIVED Going Back On The Gluten Diet..
HollyH replied to HollyH's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I tested 3 out of four (i think..) on the Celiac Panel. For about a year everything was fine on my gluten-free diet. Then suddenly I became very ill with fever, diarrhea, bloating and pain the lower right quadrant. They thought initially that I had appendicitis so they gave me a cat scan, and it revealed inflammation in my ileum. I wrote it off as a fluke... -
ARCHIVED Going Back On The Gluten Diet..
HollyH posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I was diagnosed with a positive blood test in June of 2007. I have been on the gluten-free diet ever since. Now..they are suspecting that I have Crohns too, and want to make sure that I truly do have Celiac also. I will be having an endoscopy in two weeks, which the Dr. says is enough time if I eat gluten to get a diagnosis. I am uneasy about starting... -
Thanks to all those who have responded. I will look into your suggestions!
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I was diagnosed with celiac disease in June 2007. For a while I have been having elevated temperature (usually 99.2-99.7) and slight swelling in the lower right of my abdomen. The worst part is I get so drowsy, like something heavy on my face. It feels different than the old glutened feeling. Also, I have been very strict with my diet, no cheating. Does...
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ARCHIVED Starbucks Ice Cream
HollyH posted a topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
I bought this ice cream..should have researched it first. It seems a little suspicious. Does anyone know? It is sooo tempting to just eat it!