somewhat-damaged

OH! And I forgot to mention! In regards to my screen name, it's actually been one I have used for a very long time. It started after I heard one of my favorite songs, "somewhat Damaged" and the lyrics fit my life quite well for that time period in my life. The name just stuck. I use it now as a reminder, that we are all in our own ways, "somewhat damaged...

Wow, thank you so much for all the replies! Stool problems is not one of those topics that many people want to talk about, so mentioning this to people I know, is not really something I can do. I really appreciate being able to come here. I really appreciate ALL the information! I will look into the Lactose issue as well. I am still learning so much about...

I posted here before, and since have discussed Celiac as a concern with my doctor, and am awaiting tests this week! I have a question though, as this is a fairly new development and is concerning for me. I really hope this isn't too much information, but I am really concerned and don't have anyone I can talk to about it. The past week it seems that anytime...

I_Love_bread, Thanks for the reply, I appreciate the information! I called my doctor today and she agreed testing would be wise and is going to set it up for me on Monday. I guess we'll go from there! Thanks to everyone who replied, when I first stumbled across this forum, I knew it would a great place for information and for support if the tests...

Wow...I had no idea that UTI's had any relation to Celiac. I have also been dealing with chronic UTIs and was getting really frustrated. When I had to explain to the doctors that I STILL had an infection after 2 rounds of anti biotics it was awful. I always felt like they thought it was somehow my fault. I can't think of a whole month UTI free in about the...

My medical records are already a mess with all the health problems I had thus far. I also have osteoarthritis at the lovely age of 26 and the insurance companies all run from me with mach speed already!! I think I have been sick for so long that nothing seems to get to me anymore. I have found a way thus far to maintain a relatively happy attitude and...

ShayFL- You make it sound so easy! I guess part of the problem has been crappy insurance, so in turn I am used to less than par medical treatment. I'm not used to it being so easy to talk to them! Should I ask my regular physician or my Rheumatologist? It could take longer to get into the rheumatologist but I have a feeling he would probably be more...

Hi! My name is Christina and I do hope I am posting this correctly. Very nice to meet everyone! I am here because I am not quite sure what to do. I have been battling an "unknown auto immune disease" since as long as I can remember. I have been to 5 different specialists ranging from Hematologists to Rheumatologists. So far all that anyone can tell me...