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Anorexia Nervosa And Celiac Disease
healthygirl commented on citykatmm's blog entry in citykatmm's Blog
Hi, It sounds like you have been through alot and I wish you the best. It seems to me that with your history of anorexia you should look at getting some expert assistance in terms of your diet and ensuring you stay on track. My GI set me up in a meeting with a nutritionist which was very helpful. Perhaps you would find it helpful to do that. As well... -
The Truth Is Out There, But May Never Be Known
healthygirl posted a blog entry in healthygirl's Blog
Well, my doctor is sure it was just a viral thing I had after all and not an allergic reaction so no allergy testing for me. It actually makes more sense it is viral based on all the flu like symptoms and the time it took to come and go. I am back into my regular routine, taught 2 spin classes and a conditioning class and went for a run over the last few... -
A guard donkey? I love it!! It is big, like a mule size, or just a cute little donkey?
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Okay, so I don't have pityriasis rosea and it wasn't a virus fluey thing that interfered with my marathon. Apparently I am experiencing a full body allergic reaction to something....oh fun. I was covered in big blotchy spots as of end of day yesterday and figured it was the pr I was diagnosed with yesterday...this morning woke up at 4, had to pee...
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So my first marathon in a year was this weekend...in short, it was a race gone bad. A few days before I started feeling vaguely fluish, but kept pushing the thought aside. If I don't think it, it can't happen, right? So after a couple of days of sore eyes, sore skin, and drenching night sweats, I stupidly headed out Sunday morning for the 8 am start...
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I am 1 1/2 weeks away from my first gluten free marathon. I really don't think food wise it will be any different than the others I have done. I use Cliff Bloks and Power Gels as food during the run...I had found previously I could tolerate Power Bars as well, but I think they have oat flour...if they don't I'll probably start using those for my next round...
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I'm so jealous of you two!!! I will never be able to convince my husband to move to an acreage...he is a city boy at heart. I grew up on an acreage with our own garden, our own cattle (so I grew up on grass fed beef) and everything was organic...didn't realize how lucky I was at the time. I am contemplating putting some vegetables...
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ARCHIVED Celia Genes
healthygirl replied to Willow5's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Hi Willow5, The main genes for autoimmune celiac are HLA DQ 2 and 8. However many experience gluten intolerance with other HLA DQ results, particularly if they are a double results (ie: HLA DQ 1,1 or 7,7). Hope this helps, healthygirl -
ARCHIVED Alopecia, Sjogrens And Gluten Intolerance
healthygirl replied to healthygirl's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
Thanks, Joni....I'll pass that on to my sister as well... -
ARCHIVED Alopecia, Sjogrens And Gluten Intolerance
healthygirl replied to healthygirl's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
Glad you found the thread and found it a helpful explanation for your hairloss. The more stories I can share with my sister, the more I am hoping she will try a gluten free diet to reduce her symptoms, the alopecia being just one of a few autoimmune disorders. Good luck and hopefully you find some more linkages in this site as to how an intolerance... -
Okay, so I think I now have an understanding of my results.... I am HLA DQ 1,1 (5,6), which means I am a double DQ1 with subtypes 5 & 6. According to Enterolabs (who I did not test through as I got genotype testing done for free here in Canada) I am positive for genes that predispose to gluten sensitivity and having the double copy DQ1 increases...
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ARCHIVED Hla Typing Results
healthygirl replied to healthygirl's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
Thanks Fedora, I know that I get unpleasant side affects from eating gluten and the side affects became more apparent and seemingly worse each time I give myself a gluten challenge (I did two, one after being off about 4 1/2 months and one after being off again for about 2 months). I don't plan on going back onto gluten so am happy to be gluten free for... -
So now I have more questions (you would think I could just let it go at this point!!). I have been digging around for more info on what DQ5 and DQ6 actually mean. It looks like they are a subtype of DQ1, so am I actually DQ1 (subtype 5,6) which would make me a double DQ1? This is so confusing...if anyone knows the answer please post it here for me and...
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ARCHIVED Hla Typing Results
healthygirl posted a topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
Hello, I see a recent thread on HLA typing, but thought I would post this separately so it doesn't get lost in the previous thread...hope no one minds. I had my testing done through my GI's office, so didn't go through Enterolabs for results...However, I am hoping some of you experts out there can help me understand the results a little better. What... -
I got a call from the GI the other day indicating that I had not tested positive for either gene that would predispose me to Celiac disease...I requested a copy of the results be mailed to me and I am so glad that I did...and they arrived so quickly. Turns out I don't have the HLA DQB1 08 or 02 which are the 2 main celiac genes. However, what the GI...