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    Izzy, You can have your daughter tested periodically to see if the damage to her gut is improving or not. If her numbers go up or fail to go down, then she may, in fact, be ingesting gluten periodically, which might be causing the iron anemia. There are many sneaky ways that gluten can get into her diet--from a sweet aunt kissing her on the lips while...
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    Just a small addition: If your husband ends up needing to take Vitamin D, our ability to absorb it can be challenging. What was recommended at a recent celiac conference is to take Country Life Natural Vitamin D because it also contains Vitamin A and medium-chain triglycerides. You see, each of our cells has two A receptors for every D receptor, so taking...
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    I think from your description that you most probably have celiac....and it's no one's business how you came to know that. Simply tell people that you have celiac. That's that. They don't need to know the particulars. The challenge wasn't long enough for positive tests, so you will need to accept that you have celiac but cannot definitely prove it; however...
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    I'm not a doctor, but your symptoms could be due to low Vitamin B12. Do you sometimes feel as though you're "gulping" for breath? Especially when you're lying down? This is a typical symptom of B12 deficiency. Buying sublingual B12 tablets over the counter (2,500-5,000 mg) won't harm you, and you'll notice an immediate improvement in your symptoms if...
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    Ha ha! It appears that I was posting at the same time as Mushroom, and our responses contain almost the same information! Anyway, here's what I had to say: It sounds as though he needs to be tested for his nutrient levels--he may need more than what a multivitamin has to offer. It's common to suffer from either iron anemia or Vitamin B12 deficiency...
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    I had Kaiser since the age of 14, and they missed my celiac diagnosis entirely! When I looked into the matter after finding out that I had celiac at the age of 47 (had to figure it out for myself...and the Kaiser gastro apologized profusely on behalf of all Kaiser doctors), I was told that Kaiser had NO doctors at the time who were very knowledgeable of...
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    Regarding the iodine, many of us with DH need to eliminate it for a while because it seems to exacerbate the condition. Because iodine has been found to exacerbate a number of dermatological conditions, it's common for dermatologists to recommend avoiding it. As for your iron anemic, using iron shots is the old-fashioned way to deal with it. Nowadays,...
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    Type in the word "gluten," and you'll fine lots of apps to help you.
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    Shadowicewolf, Please don't shoot the messenger--I'm just trying to make the poster aware of a possible battle she may face. Who says she can't be in the military with celiac? The military! Anyone with celiac is NOT allowed to enter the military (and being the mother of a 25-year-old son, I'm comforted that he cannot be drafted if the draft is reinstated...
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    I think you've found the answer you've been seeking! Your medical records read just like ours. Now, if you get tested, ask for a FULL CELIAC PANEL. They may not even know what that is, so they will have to find out. If, however, the blood tests come out negative, fear not. Simply go on a very strict gluten-free diet to find out whether or not you're...
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    My elimination problems (I had "D") didn't resolve for 18 months on a very strict gluten-free diet, but my appetite was never a problem. If "C" or rabbit pellets continue to give you a problem, you might try adding freshly ground flaxseeds to your salads or smoothies (you can use a coffee grinder--freshly ground flaxseed lose their nutritional value after...
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    What exactly are you eating? If you're attempting to substitute gluten-free processed foods for the foods you used to eat, yes, you will gain weight. However, if you're eating primarily vegetables, fruits, meat, and dairy, perhaps you need to eat more healthy fats. Yes, that's right--healthy fats! They will help you absorb your nutrients better and are...
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    In meeting people through meetups and at conferences, I've learned that it appears that depression seems to occur more commonly in people with gluten sensitivity than with celiac. Anxiety seems to exist within both groups. Just my observation....
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    i can say it once, but others will undoubtedly echo it several times: the ONLY option is to go completely gluten free. I know that it's difficult at first to adapt to a new diet, but it is absolutely essential that you understand that you are doing grave damage to your body when you eat even the smallest amount of gluten. You're still young, so you may...
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    Oh, Bartfull, your life sounds wonderful! I, too, am nursing a swollen jaw. I don't know what I was thinking when I scheduled a dental appointment only two days before Thanksgiving! Even so, I intend to eat as much as I can. I've been on an anti-cancer diet for three months that includes no meat....and I'm salivating at the thought of eating some turkey...
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    Oh, honey, we've ALL been there! I remember my first Thanksgiving after finding out I had celiac. My mom had made sure that the turkey was gluten free, and she'd prepared gluten-free dishes to go along with it. However, after the meal, I became extremely ill....and discovered that she had stuffed the turkey with regular stuffing. She forgot that the gravy...
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    The problem with gene testing is that 30-40 percent of Americans carry one or both celiac genes. Celiac occurs after it's been triggered, so you may carry the gene but never develop celiac. Therefore, to me the testing seems irrelevant.
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    Yes, this is true--if you eliminate gluten and feel great...and then reintroduce it and feel horrible again, you have your answer. You won't know if you don't try, right? The sooner you try, the sooner you may start feeling well. Believe me--you'll have your answer soon enough, and then you won't mind the "restrictive" diet (which really isn't very restrictive...
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    I think the only makeup you'd need to be worried about is lipstick. Also, you should probably switch to gluten-free shampoo and conditioner because they can get on your lips and in your mouth while you're showering. Sometimes the damaged area of the intestinal lining takes a long time to repair itself....and sometimes it never completely returns to normal...
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    Just eat natural foods--really, natural foods.
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    I think the studies are totally off on this. BOTH of my kids ended up having celiac. My mom has it, three of her siblings have it, I'm fairly positive that my brother's two kids have it, my sister's daughter has it--get my drift? Even though the official nonsense says that it's 1 out of 22 who get it, it seems a lot more common than that. If you have...
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    Yes to all of the above. Whenever I get glutened, I get night sweats, have foggy thinking, no energy, etc. I hope you decide to adopt a very restrictive gluten-free diet. You won't be sorry! Welcome to your new feeling of wellness!
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    I'm so happy for you, too! Please know, though, that if your cancer returns in the future, there is hope with a newly studied supplement called Artemisinin. I have Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer that has spread to my lymphatic system (ALL of my lymph nodes are cancerous), but the Artemisinin has given me back my life. Many people go into remission with...
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    If your baby is nursing, you should be careful to avoid gluten yourself. Try to eat just natural foods at first (meat, vegetables, fruits, nuts, dairy, rice, eggs., etc.), and over time, you can add gluten-free crackers, bread, and pasta. A gluten-free diet is actually quite easy to follow--it's only when you eat at certain restaurants or at the homes of...
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    Yes, this happened to me after I had followed a strict gluten-free diet for 18 months. I then read an article (later I was to discover that the author was NOT correct) that said that after a while, a person's autoimmune system settles down so that a person with celiac can ingest gluten from time to time without consequences. Well, I immediately ordered...
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