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    Amyleigh0007: I'm thinking of going gluten-free, but it's intimidating, especially hard w/o a diagnoses. I did try it for a week a few months ago and felt great, but the docs seemed to think that didn't mean much. I've been to 2 GI docs. the first was a jerk; the second better, in that he was willing & tried all the tests he could. My GP suspected celiac...
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    Thanks for the replies sugarsue & ShayFL. Yes, he put me on a probiotics for 3 weeks or so, but no improvement. I didn't have my gallbladder looked at recently, but before I was diagnosed with the appendicitis, my gall bladder was thoroughly check and was very healthy.
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    Yeah, you really can never depend on just one client. It's tough times! The publisher of the book I've been working on all year has gone under major changes and my art director and editor are losing their jobs, so hopefully the book gets published. sigh! After a lot of testing, I was just diagnosed with IBS and GERDs (I just posted it today), but I do seem...
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    Freelance Illustrator, no wonder you're stressed out! I'm one too, so I KNOW, and there aren't many days that don't go by without job worries. I've been having similar gi issues and diagnoses by the doc. I know the stress definitely doesn't help my symptoms. Do you have anything to help relieve stress like yoga or meditating or talking with someone,...
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    And everything was negative! I was tested for parasites, stomach emptying, endoscopy, colonoscopy, blood tests, and biopsies for Celiac, so my Doc said basically that it's GERDs and IBS. And just take immodium and a prescription for my nausea. I know that I've had problems D-wise when eating wheat products. The doc just ignored that. He didn't really...
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    This sounds just like me! I've been going through the same exact thing. I tested neg too on the blood test. I just had my endo and colonoscopy and will see my doc tomorrow for results. I don't know if I have celiacs, some kind of intolerance, or something else; I was wondering too if symptoms for Celiacs came in waves. I wish I could be more help, but just...
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    I'm curious too. Whole wheat pasta causes more of a reaction for me. I just saw my GI and told him that it was a problem food and he just said it's probably a wheat intolerance or allergy (not celiac)
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    I called my regular doctor today and got another referral. I tried asking for a doc with more experience with Celiac, but she said there wasn't one in the area. Hopefully the next one will at least consider an endoscopy. I did see a nutritionist today for my hypoglycemia, but mentioned my symptoms and what the GI doc had said. She said it sounded a lot...
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    Thanks! That was my understanding that false negatives are common. It seems he wants to diagnose me with a variety of diseases (GERD, IBS, Carb Intolerance) that all seem to be tied to celiac, but not say it's celiac because of one blood test. I know I don't have a degree in medicine and I don't know if I do have celiac or a food intolerance, but a lot of...
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    I visited the GI doc for the first time today. I have to say I'm a little confused. To begin I have blood tested negative to Celiac. Also, my blood looks good, no anemia, thyroid problems, etc. My regular doctor said that blood test can be inaccurate and has a patient that test neg blood, pos biopsy. So she referred me to a GI doc to continue to check...
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    Thanks so much for the info! I don't know what my doctor will say to all this. Really, I barely know my doctor, since I never had been sick before all this, the last time I saw her was 4 years ago just to meet her for the first time and get a basic physical. My appointment is Friday, now I will relate all and ask to see the test results!
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    Thanks ShayFL for the reply! My doctor only said she was testing for Celiac, but gave no specifics, and I had no idea at the time of what the tests were until I came here. So I doubt she checked total IgA to see if I was deficient. I never went off gluten before the test, but was eating less in general. Also I'm back on gluten after my mini 5day test,...
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    Hi I'm new here and still learning about Celiac. I've been lurking and this forum seems great with info. I had an appendix operation on New Years and I haven't been feeling well since though mostly since February. It all TMI kind of stuff. At first I thought it was stress or lactose intolerance, but it's continued on. I'm 32 and never had been sick before...
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