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  1. SGWhiskers
    Definately cancel that endoscopy and ignore the results of the blood test you just took. There is an extremely slim chance they could be positive from your cross contamination issues, but in someone who is gluten free or gluten light, they are going to be negative. Either eat the gluten for the next 3 months and reschedule the endoscopy and blood work for...
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    I always try to warn people ahead of time that I won't be eating their food, so there is no need for them to try to accomodate me. I've run into the situation where someone cooks something I should be able to eat, but I refuse because of cc risks and we both end up feeling upset. I'm sensitive enough that I don't trust anyone but my husband, mom and occassional...
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    If you decide to go through with the biopsy, make sure to eat lots of gluten in your diet and if he is eating solids, include it in his baby food and finger foods until the biopsy is over. Then go gluten free no matter what the results say and give it at least a 3-6 month trial. Remember once he starts crawling, the floors will have your husbands and dog...
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    Since she sees a direct connection with gluten consumption, I would tend to simply blame the gluten and keep avoiding it. Other possibilities are vitamin deficiencies, hypothyroid, and alopecia areata (Open Original Shared Link).
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    I have a friend who has been on a Paleo diet for over a year due to celiac and RA. Every time she tries one of her son's gluten-free treats, she gets gets GI problems (not as bad as a glutening though). We've been putting our heads together about what might be safer to try reintoducing next time and I thought I would come to you guys for suggestions....
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    Thanks for sharing your experiences. Yes, Mom's resistant to the idea that she could have celiac. She's using a little faulty logic and figuring that if she worries about having a disease, then she will give it to herself. If she stays tough and does not give in, then she won't be a hypochondriac like Grandma, Sister, and Daughter who must have given themselves...
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    Yes. It was years ago and I don't remember my dosages. I was diagnosed with endometriosis prior to persuing infertility treatment. I ovulated on my own, but we were trying to stimulate multiple folicle production. I had had a laparoscopy to remove the endometriosis some time before the clomid, and my periods were manageable with ibuprofin and vicoden. After...
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    Listen to Ravenwoodglass. She's a smart cookie.
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    Reasons to test: 1) You want a letter from your doctor stating celiac. 2) You want to claim gluten free food on your flexible spending account (new laws went into effect for over the counter meds. I don't know how it affects us yet). 3) You want to make sure your employer provides reasonable accomodations for you (Maybe assigning you to the deli instead...
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    I've thought I could tolerate fructose just fine. I'm pregnant and have been eating lots of canned fruit in 100% fruit juice without problem. Early in pregnancy I was drinking lots of 100% fruit juice without problems. I took a break from the fruit juice to cut down on empty calories and force myself to drink water. Well yesterday and today, I caved and drank...
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    I've also read of a connection between uveitis and Chron's and Colitis.
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    I had the insane, ravenous hunger for 3 months. It dwindled to 3 meals and 4 snacks/day by 6 months. I still can't skip lunch like I used to before going gluten-free. Look at what kinds of foods you are eating. Are they gas causers (soy, beans, cruciferous veggies, apples, cucumbers, soda, dairy, I'm sure there are more)? I had little heartburn before...
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    Yup! I had the same experience as you. I'm a neuro gal with 0 to minimal GI issues prior to diagnosis. I had also had food allergies tested for the big 8 allergens. From that, I knew to avoid egg and dairy. I don't know how long into the diet I was (at least months), I started to notice phases of bloating, GI pain, and loose stools. I couldn't figure it out...
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    Spend time here reading and listen to advice and experiences. I've been at this 2.5 years and this community has had a huge impact on improving my life. It's become second nature to think about everything. Last month, I purchased a new kind of gluten-free spagetti that looks like regular spagetti and when it was time to test the gluten-free noodle it was...
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    I had 7 of those when I went gluten free. Things that helped: 1) Getting very strict about cross contamination 2) Drinking water or decaf tea instead of juice/soda. Sugary drinks and even too much fruit made the dehydration worse. I think it was a blood sugar imbalance I was triggering. 3) Rest (even if it wasn't sleep) 4) Time 5) Replacing my giant...
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    Mom refuses to get tested for celiac although she has a few symptoms and a strong family history. She goes on Atkins every now and again and has figured out that the first two weeks where all carbs are cut out make her feel sick. I wondered about gluten cross contamination, but also wondered why she wouldn't feel sicker when she reintroduced carbs. I was...
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    I remember the early days after diagnosis and the emotions that went with the diagnosis. I'll admit it isn't easy at first and I did the same thing you did and tried to bargain with myself and my diet. Visiting this website and reseaching journal articles educated me and gave me the resiliance to be strict about the diet. It was a slow journey for me and...
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    In past years, an alternative to the 7.5% medical expense minimum was medical flexible spending accounts. You didn't need to meet the 7.5% minimum and could claim the difference in the cost of the food. There are new laws that started 1/1/11 regarding flexible spending accounts in relation to over the counter medications. I don't know if or how that affects...
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    I'm unsure what a test result of greater than 3 means. Did you make a typo that should have said less than 3? According to your test range, any result less than 8 would be negative. If you have a 3, that means you are negative and does not mean you have a little sensitivity. With that said, there are a huge number of posters on this site who have found...
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    So once you've been on the diet for a while and your body has had a chance to heal, there isn't much different about a celiac pregnancy than any other person's pregnancy. If you feel you will need support in the event of a miscarriage, then tell a few close people and make sure you let them know not to spread the good news yet. Your risk of miscarriage goes...
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    I'll second what Mamamida said. Eat lots of meat, veggies, fruit, eggs, rice chex, rice and potatoes, and maybe switch to soy milk. I love Silk brands DHA with the purple banner under the SILK label. It tastes fresher and is good for brain development. Take your multivitamins (make sure they are gluten free). Bellybar chewables are gluten free and helped...
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    I don't have the exact same reaction, but I do have an airborne reaction. When I'm around the bakery at the grocery store, on the same ventilation as the cafeteria at work, or around certain hot gluten items, I get a milder neuro reaction that is short lived if I remove myself from the environment. If I continue to stay, the reaction gets stronger and lasts...
  23. SGWhiskers
    I'm sorry so many of you are on this road. It really is scary and frustrating. I'll first say that it is possible that celiac caused or is related to another possible autoimmune disease that you might have such as MS, RA or fibromylagia. It is also possible that like many celiacs (including me) with neuro problems, it is just taking a long time for you to...
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    I spent the first 3 months of my recovery on a roller coster because I was too stubborn to believe that MY body was as sensitive as everyone elses here to cross contamination. It wasn't until I got very strict about all possible forms of cross contamination that I started feeling consistently better. After getting good at eliminating cross contamination and...
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    I'll add a couple of things. Children who are born vaginally vs. C-section are less likely to develop Celiac per a research study I read and lost. I'm planning on using lots of strategies for reducing my risks for a c-section with my current pregnancy. A midwife is a good option if you are not high risk. Also, the recommended age per another research study...
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