Laura9

Hello, I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease in 2008 at age 37 and have adhered to a very strict gluten-free diet. However, I still have immunune and GI issues. I recently had a protein electrophoresis done with some abnormal results. I would really appreciate any input. Thank you. Alpha 1 .20 (.22-.42 range) Alpha 2 .47 (.49-1.03 range) Gamma ...

Shauna, Could you tell me which disease or virus you are referencing? Thank you.

Depends on whether or not I am getting ready for a competition. In the offseason, 1 gram per bodyweight, which is about 150 grams for me. Getting ready for a competition, I increase this to 1.5 grams per bodyweight.

Thanks for the responses. I have never heard of the Metametrix GI Effects Stool profile. I will certainly look into that. I do not consume soy as I believe I am sensitive to soy. My protein comes from turkey, chicken, fish and egg whites.

Hello, I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease a little over 3 years ago via an endoscopy. The blood test had been negative. Since that time, I have been 100% gluten free (and only whole foods) and my endoscopy recently showed that my villi are "normal." I had this second endoscopy done because I still have intestinal/flu-like issues. Plus, I acquired...

Thank you everyone for your replies. I plan to see my doctor and get a ferritin test.

I have been gluten-free for 2 years now and have frequently experienced symptoms of iron deficiency, mostly shortness of breath and fatigue. My doctor only orders the RBC count (hemoglobin, hemocritin, platelet count, etc...) These levels all come back normal. Are these tests alone sufficient in ruling out iron deficiency? Is a ferritin or iron blood...

Does anyone know if any illnesses other than Celiac Diseaes can cause flattened villi? I had been very ill for 15 years until I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease 2 years ago. Upon being diagnosed, I immediately went gluten free and felt much better for about a year. I was diagnosed via an endoscopy which showed flattened villi and inflammation in the...