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    Same thing, it freezes on "Loading". It doesn't specify if it's loading more ice cream or waffles or candy or what. Just "loading".
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    Hmm, not extraction issues, but I did have a crown that cracked shortly after being installed. It caused me problems for years afterwards until I finally had it replaced. The first dentist I went to tried to remove it but couldn't get it out. She did try though. Tugged mightily and all that. She made a few grunting noises and such while pulling but eventually...
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    The problem with lotions and shampoo etc is that once it is on your skin/hands, it is easy for it to get in your mouth.
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    I suggest cutting the oats out for a month or two. some celiacs do react to oats like they do wheat, rye, and barley. So unless you cut them out, you won't know if they are a problem or not. The estimates vary but it could be up to 10% of celiacs who react to oats. If you are part of that 10%, you won't get completely better without ditching the oats...
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    Hi WW, It makes sense to try and identify problem foods that could be causing reactions. However, you may be jumping the gun a little. I wonder if you've ever had a broken bone? If you have, you know it can take quite a bit longer than 6 weeks to heal and even longer to stop hurting. These healing things do take some time. Healing is also somewhat...
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    If you have DH you have celiac.
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    Hi, Yes, celiac disease can develop at any time of life. Celiac is an autoimmune condition and once the immune system learns that gluten is an enemy it will attack. There is also a gene test they can do to see if you have the genes for celiac disease.
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    This page has a listing of vitamin D pills that are tested and ranked by a lab. Open Original Shared Link
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    Hi, If you are trying to avoid potato then you shouldn't be eating much gluten-free processed foods anyway. Most of it has potato starch in it. People who have issues with potatoes can sometimes react to other nightshades also, like peppers, tomatoes, eggplant.
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    Hi Shelbycrops, If it is celiac disease causing your symptoms, you can feel better. Fatigue is another symptom of celiac disease. You might want to ask your doctor to test your vitamin and mineral levels too. Celiac disease can make it hard for our guts to absorb the vitamins, minerals, and fats our bodies need. That lack of vitamins can cause many...
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    celiac disease "Kait"

    GFinDC commented on Kait and Kimi's blog entry in Kim

    Hi Kait, You'll probably get more responses in the forum than a blog. Post diagnosis or the Coping With Celiac forum sections would be good to post in. https://www.celiac.com/forums/forum/12-celiac-disease-post-diagnosis-recoverytreatments/
  12. GFinDC
    The US Army experimented with using casein to keep soldiers alert. So it may have that affect. The thing to remember is that your gut is damaged by celiac disease. So foods that should be digested fully may not be broken down completely. So with the leaky gut effect, it is possible some casein protein fragments might get through the gut / blood barrier...
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    Also consider that wheat, rye and barley, while the common problem foods for celiacs are not the only foods that can cause the autoimmune reaction. Some of us also react to oats the same way. So it is wise to eliminate oats also for a while in case you are one of those that react to them. Many "gluten-free" foods do contain oats, but if you are an oat...
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    Thanks Karen. I like the videos by Tricia Thompson that are linked in the comments on the article. She explains some issues about the testing process and correctly preparing samples for testing. Very informative. If they come out with a sensor that detects wheat, rye, barley, oats, peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant, soy, celery, and dairy I might...
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    Hi Jherm, Has the doctor tested your thyroid levels? Hashimoto's Thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition that is more frequent in people with celiac disease. Hashi's attacks the thyroid and damages it via an autoimmune attack. There is a blood test that can be done to identify TPO antibodies that are present in Hashimoto's. The attack on the thyroid...
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    Hi Hollye, Testing requires 12 weeks of eating gluten for the blood antibodies test, and 2 weeks for the endoscopy. That's called a gluten challenge. Getting tested later would require her to do that gluten challenge, which could be very unpleasant for her if she does have celiac disease or NCGS (non celiac gluten intolerance). Gluten ataxia is...
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    Hi Patrick, Welcome to the forum! What you are describing is not unusual for celiacs new to the gluten-free diet IMHO. The problem with celiac disease is it is an immune response by the body. The immune system does not stop making antibodies instantly when we stop eating gluten. That would be nice, but it doesn't work that way. Instead the...
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    I eat at Texas Roadhouse sometimes. So far no problems. At our local one you can ask what is gluten-free and they will tell you what is safe. I can't vouch for any other location since I've only been to our local one in Athens, Ohio.
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    Hi, If the whole family is going gluten-free, then it will be simpler. If not, then you will have a shared kitchen with gluten eaters. You'll have to watch out for cross contamination in condiments like peanut butter, mayo, jam etc. You'll need separate containers of these foods just for her. Any shared foods with gluten eaters is risky due to...
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    Hi TS, Anxiety, depression, insomnia and anger are fairly frequent issues for people. Did you know that celiac can directly affect the brain? There is a condition called gluten ataxia associated with celiac disease that can cause difficulty walking and other symptoms. It can cause UBOs (unidentified bright objects) that show up on an MRI scan. You...
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    Welcome to the forum Mary Ann! You are in a great place to get good advice and counseling. The University of Chicago celiac center is world renowned for their research and programs. You could contact them and probably get the help you need for a diagnosis of DH. DH is a condition that only people with celiac disease get. So if you have DH you have...
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    I am sorry to hear about your new diagnosis Ennis. I've had mucus and blood before but for me it was related to dairy. As long as I stay away from dairy, no problem. Or not any like that anyway. I know they have some drugs treatment for UC but am not sure what they are called. Hopefully they have something that will help a lot.
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    Hi Hopeful, Most of the time a doctor in the USA won't give a celiac disease diagnosis without the endoscopic proof. The gluten challenge is 2 to 4 weeks for the endoscopy and 12 weeks for the blood antibodies. How worthwhile it is to be tested via an endoscopy is up to each individual. Some people need the full diagnosis to convince them to stay off...
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    Hi AshMarBorr, It's a good idea to review everything you are eating to see if any gluten could be slipping into your diet. The first thing though would be a new blood antibodies test to verify if your gliaden antibodies are raised. Being cold could be a symptom of low thyroid hormone. Welcome to the forum!
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