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Hello, I also have had severe muscle weakness so much so that my nuero was thinking myasthenia gravis(negative blood test). What I did find out is that is caused by carbohydrates which just sounds crazy I know. We still haven't figured out why? It appears to be very unusual.So if I stay no-low carb I can have muscle strength. If I eat carbs my muscles...

HI ALL, I ALSO COME FROM NORWEIGIAN ANCESTRY! MY MATERNAL GRANDMOTHER WAS 100% AND MATERNAL GRANDFATHER 50%. MY FATHER'S PARENTS IRISH/DUTCH/SWEDISH--NORTHERN EUROPEAN. MY ANTI-GLIADIN WAS THE ONLY POSITIVE BLOOD TEST. MY ENDOSCOPY'S (2) WERE NEGATIVE FOR CELIAC BUT SINCE GLUTEN-FREE DIET IS WORKING G.I. CONFIRMS LATENT CELIAC. DIAGNOSIS HAS ALWAYS...

Yeah I just checked my VSL#3 DS- probiotic it has maltose--I've been checking and it sounds like gluten to me--I continue my search Donna

Hello all! My latest test results are in and my anti-gliadin is a high 97-this is my only positive "celiac" test. I know I ate the pumpkin custard from a pie(stupid) last month and believe this is what glutened me. But why when I was eating all the gluten I wanted my test results for anti-gliadin were only 79-high. How can my reaction be so high when...

Heya, So many months ago when I first went to see my nuerologist which is also an Integrative health center(naturopath) he stated that all of my past health issues are due to Iodine deficiency. The cervical cancer, thyroid-Graves, Auto-Immune, High Blood Pressure iodine deficiency can all be directly the cause for my illnesses. He then had testing...

Ali, How does one know if they are too acidic or alkaline? What testing is done if it is not blood? As always its encouraging to hear your thoughts. You are always asking why? This is just like myself, I do not accept the status quo. There must be some reason, deficiency, problem with the way our digestive system is working/not working that leads to...

Hi Everybody, I just wanted to reply to my original post. I am sleeping much better these days. It appears carbs are my enemy. If I am carb free I am able to sleep. If I eat gluten, grain, mold foods, casein, carbs I will not be able to sleep. I experience restless legs also, but not if I remain on this restricted diet. One thing I continue to experience...

Ann, Do you have SIBO? Have you tried rifaxamin for treatment? I am going to G.I. soon for a script. I continue to feel better off carbs and with my probiotics/enzymes supplements. I'm wondering what specific enzyme am I lacking that keeps me from digesting carbs? Could it be the ill health of my small intestine/leaky gut? Is it the location that keeps...

Thank you all for your replies! I am sleeping much better these days. I do not have the wired / exhaustion problem either. Being gluten-free, dairy-free, mold-free, sugar-free has helped tremendously. My problem with sleep is as soon as I lay down I get night sweat then every 2 hrs or so I awaken same thing. The good news is that I am able to go right back...

Heya, My diet has evolved over the last year. In Oct/2008 I was dx Latent Celiac so no gluten. My diarrhea and my incredible appetite was greatly decreased! By Nov I was still having head-eye aches-swelling and noted on this web site that 50% of Celiacs have a problem with casein, so no casein. My aches, specifically eyes ceased. Bbq sauce, sausage...

Megan, Great News! I have been taking Oregano Oil off and on for 3 mos, it gives me cramping/diarrhea! Did you have to adjust to it? I was only taking 1 a day, taking 3@ 2 times a day seems extreme-any side effects? My Oregano Oil is from NOW with 55% Carvacrol. Thanx, Donna

I am so sorry to hear that you have been dealing with your digestive issues since childhood, just isn't fair. All I can remember as a child is being a glutten-eating like a horse and being extremely thin. I believe I may have had issues then but it didn't manifest itself til after chemo/radiation 2003. My mom always had digestive issues and passed away from...

My medical history is long! I had Cervical cancer in 2003 it was treated succesfully with both chemo/radiation therapy. Later that year I developed food poisoning but we blamed the bloody diarrhea on radiation enteritis-received argon-plasma therapy successfully. Since this time I have always had diarrhea til present but assumed it was the price I had to...

This is such a great article! It covers SIBO very well. I feel very fortunate to have a forum that educates-Thank-You so much for your hard work! I am classic SIBO- radiation enteritis, B-12 deficiency, carbohydrate malabsorption, increased bowel transit time-dx-auto-immune hyperthyroid,latent celiac,sjogrens. Have you read A New IBS Solution -Bacteria -...

Questions about coconut Oil? I purchased my first jar of extra virgin cocunut oil, suggested use 1 tablespoon 2 to 3 times daily. I know I can cook with it as an oil but how else does one eat it. I am on a SCD/Paleo diet and trying to decrease fruits. Any Suggestions? Donna