mamasaidso

Thanks for answering. My daughter had negative blood work and positive biopsy. Doctor didn't believe she had celiac until I was tested and had positive blood work and biopsy. The rest of my Irish-Italian family has symptoms galore and in no rush to get tested. I think they are getting tired of me pushing, so backed off (for now). My daughter and I...

I posted last week about my "normal" large thyroid and elevated antibodies. Was diagnosed with Hashimoto's, which I suspected would happen. Still waiting for hard copy of test results, but discussion with doctor's assistant today gave me a diagnosis and she said my antibodies were at 70, TSH 1.95, T4 5.7. The Free Thyroxine Index was 1.7. They didn't...

Thanks for responding. When I receive blood test results in mail I will post them. My TSH runs around 2.058 and I'm not taking any medication. Nurse didn't tell me how elevated antibody test was, but I'm really wondering. I've been so dizzy the last couple months. Thought my B12 was low again, but it's okay. Had a bacterial infection that lasted seven...

I'm really wondering what's going on with thyroid and what to do next, if anything. Have had tightness in throat and thyroid feels like it's pulsing most of the time. Had ultrasound, which indicated a large thyroid, but nothing else out of the norm. Blood work came back normal, except for elevated antibodies. Have had increasing fatigue and weight gain...

I really believe there is a link between the two. I was diagnosed with celiac disease last year and had cataract surgery at age 52 for one eye and developed it in other eye and had surgery again at 57. Have sensitivity to sunlight and doesn't seem to be quite as bad now that I have been gluten-free a year. Also have really dry eyes. Don't smoke and no...

Just read the back of bottle and it said to check with physician before taking if you have an autoimmune disease. I've read the threads on sleep and melatonin but no mention of this. Hope it's okay to take because I had a really good night's sleep last night and it's helping my daughter, as well. Will check with our celiac specialist tomorrow just to be...

I recently ordered some lipstick from Afterglow after seeing advertisement on the forum. It's really wonderful. A little pricey, but totally gluten-free and no chemicals. It's worth the price. I can't wait to try some other shades. If you're not sure what shade to order you can talk to consultant on line. Nice company to deal with.

I was diagnosed with celiac disease in January 2008 at age 58. My osteoporosis was in high risk range for hips and spine on dexa scan two years ago. Last year I tried to find an alternative to the Fosamax D my primary doc had prescribed. I decided to see if the gluten-free diet made a difference before I went the drug route. I had read in Dr. Peter Green...

I received my Dexa results via a PDF file. Didn't even have the experience of watching the look on her face. As far as she is concerned, she probably thinks the results are from medication from a prescription I never filled for Fosamax D. I thought about emailing her about it, but then thought, Nah. I'm not even sure she reviewed it or compared it to...

I was really fretting over getting results of recent Dexa scan. Thought for sure it would be bad as last two showed a steady decline in bone mass. But, after being gluten-free since January and being faithful about taking calcium and starting weight-bearing exercise my test showed no osteoporosis in spine. It was completely normal and the severe osteoporosis...

After being gluten-free since diagnosis in February I decided to go to endocrinologist for my osteoporosis. He did several tests including a 24 hour urine calcium test. My level was 13 mg which was considered low. However, he said test result meant I was actually absorbing more calcium and not to worry. I am worried about taking Forteo or any other drug...

My 21 year old daughter and I have different gastro docs. She really likes hers, but I am having some doubts. She had first endoscopy last October which showed totally flat villa and had negative celiac panel. He was not convinced she had celiac even after I had positive bloodwork and positive endoscopy done this spring. She just had second endoscopy with...

Hi, Just purchased some Desert Essence organic face wash and eye serum. It also says it's Age Reversal, but haven't seen any of that yet. It states on product that it is organic, wheat and gluten-free. Also not really expensive. Each product under ten dollars. If you go to their site, it will show product and info. Found it at The Vitamin Shoppe...

Really like Villa Massa Limoncello. After a trip to Italy last May decided to make my own and it's so good. Can make three bottles for the price of one. Found the recipe on the internet and it's easy, but you need to be patient. The recipe calls for vodka (I use potato vodka, Blue Ice) and Everclear. Peels infuse for 40 days and then add sugar water...

Hi, Thanks for responding. I'm wondering if we are getting glutened, like you said, and just don't realize it. Am careful eating out. Chinese restaurant we love to go to is careful to tell me about menu, but wonder if that is it. I've had a panel done recently and B-12 was at low end of normal and iron was great. We eat home most of time and I'm...