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ARCHIVED Blood Test Positive For Celiac, Do I Need Biopsy?
osusanna replied to krysmaralie's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I tested positive with the blood work through my rheumatologist who said I didn't need an endoscopy/biopsy (my symptoms were not the typical symptoms) and have been gluten-free for two years feeling pretty darn good too! I went last week to a GI doc for a bleeding problem probably unrelated and he said "you can't be sure you have celiac unless you have... -
ARCHIVED Overwhelmed Travelling New Celiac
osusanna replied to GINAHOLLY's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
I love to eat out so I have had to talk with the chef or manager at many restaurants and it is possible to work things out to have a safe delicious meal. Just be patient and like the other responses recommend try to contact the restaurant ahead of time or before or after the "rush". You didn't mention which part of the country you are visiting? But... -
ARCHIVED Hair Loss - How Long Does It Take To Improve
osusanna replied to Barbara A's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Pre diagnosis my hair stylist asked me if thinning hair ran in my family. I was thinning badly near my part and would have gobs of hair falling out regularly. I shed more than my cats, for a woman that is a big big deal. After diagnosis my doctor worked with me to bring my vitamin and mineral deficiencies back to normal and I started to feel much better... -
I also had noticable hair loss before gluten-free and after a few months began using lotions and shampoos that do not have wheat. It made a dramatic difference with my skin, scalp and hair problems. I recommend Pureology zerosulfate purifyshampoo (pale green bottle) expensive but you use a very small amount so it lasts. It has tea tree oil in it also....
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Rick sometimes it is recommended to eliminate dairy temporarily because of sensitivity in the small intestine, also look out for hidden gluten in things like salad dressing potato chips etc.. For me it is the little things (constantly changing food labels) that send me off to the bathroom. Some celiac disease patients also have a problem with Casein (a...
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ARCHIVED Gluten Challenge Time Frame
osusanna posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
For over 5 years I dealt with doctors telling me that all of my test results were "normal" even though I was complaining of chronic fatigue, Irritability, joint pain, brain fog, migranes, gas, bloating, eczema, and itchy blisters on my scalp. These symptoms became so bad that I would work one day and have to sleep the entire next day to be able to function...