Woodrow18

A very caring but insistent friend sent me information about using acupuncture to cure celiac disease. I am doing extremely well on a gluten-free diet and have no interest in pursuing acupuncture as a treatment option. Has anyone heard of or used acupuncture to treat this disease? She also swears that acupunture cured her granddaughter's allergy to corn.

Nancy

Anything new in your diet? I found out I was reacting to a tea I was drinking nearly all day long. That'll teach me for buying the cheap stuff!!

Nothing new...on the advice of my doctor I am eating only white rice and bananas until tomorrow when I can add applesauce. It has made a huge difference....we'll see what happens when I start adding other foods (gluten-free, of course) to my diet!

That sounds like a long time to me but I'm not that sensitive. I'd be concerned if it continues. A thought... I've noticed that my body is less tolerant of some things now that I'm gluten-free... bacon for example. My stomach won't tolerate the fat in bacon 2 days in a row. Perhaps you're reacting to something else entirely. Regardless... you're not getting nutrition if your food is being eliminated so quickly.

Take care... Baillie

Thanks for your advice. I chatted with my doctor today and she seems to think I have an infection....labwork to follow!

Hi Woodrow,

Glad you found us! As Laura mentioned, at this point it would be a good idea to have your antibodies checked to see how you're doing there. I had mine done at a little over a year, and again last fall. Despite my sensitivity, my numbers were all in the "normal" range and a second biopsy taken this past September--3 years after the first one was also normal.

However, because my liver enzymes were elevated (over a period of time) I had additional testing and was diagnosed with Microscopic Colitis. My doctor said that it's associated with Celiac (she actually suspected it right away given my ongoing symptoms and history) --it might be something to mention to your doctor....on the off-chance.

The Celiac Panel doesn't test for other deficiencies like iron or calcium, but your doctor can order them to be done along with the panel.

Thank you so much for your response and valuable information. I plan on calling my doctor tomorrow and also plan on being a regular viewer of this forum. In just one day of joining I have learned so much. Your support is invaluable! Thank you to all!!

My doctor has been doing blood panels....checking nutrient levels about every 6 months. It's nice to know whether you are healing and starting to absorb nutrients.

I have had blood work done for other reasons since my diagnosis. I know that my iron, D and calcium levels have improved since I changed my diet. Are these some of the items that would be checked on a celiac blood panel?

Woodrow, have you been back to your doctor to have your Celiac blood panel monitored (since you were diagnosed)? That may help you understand if you still have gluten damage.

No, I haven't. Is that something that should be done on a regular basis? I am so new to this.....HELP!

I am new to this list and posted this morning about an accidental ingestion of gluten. I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease about 18 months ago and have since followed a very rigid gluten-free diet. On New Year's Eve I had ate aomething with gluten in it and have had D since despite monitoring my diet. After reading your posts, it seems that the accidental ingestion and severe sensitivity could have triggered something else - like sensitivity to other things like milk or soy. I appreciate anyone's opinion!

I had an accidental ingestion of gluten three weeks ago on New Year's Eve. Despite getting back on my very rigid gluten-free diet, I still have diarrhea. I was diagnosed with celiac disease about 18 months ago and have managed it beautifully until now. Any suggestions or is it normal to take such a long time for my body to tolerate food again?