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ARCHIVED The Song Name Game
GottaSki replied to navigator's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
Sweet Tuesday Morning -- Badfinger -
ARCHIVED The Song Name Game
GottaSki replied to navigator's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
This Magic Moment -- The Drifters -
If your pain is not helped with morphine and things are still not moving with all traditional methods....go back to the doctor. I had severe abdominal pain that came on over a two day period when I had been gluten-free for about a year and a half. My assumption was I had been glutened - until the pain became unbearable - went to ER - docs scratched their...
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I've been gluten-free for three and half years and grain free for over a year. While I still have many problems from long undiagnosed Celiac Disease - lower back pain/sciatica is completely gone. I'd been seeing a chiropractor followed by a sports chiropractor most of my adult life each time my lower back pain was severe. He believed this pain was caused...
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ARCHIVED Waiting For Results
GottaSki replied to AandGsmomma's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
This is why many of us suggest giving the strict removal of gluten a good three month trial after testing is complete. I hope you receive clear testing results, but if not removing all gluten to monitor symptoms is the best next step to make sure your test results were accurate. Children generally improve very quickly when gluten is the cause of their... -
ARCHIVED The Song Name Game
GottaSki replied to navigator's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
Electric Avenue -- Eddie Grant -
ARCHIVED The Song Name Game
GottaSki replied to navigator's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
Phantasm -- Five Layer Party Dip -
Nope...Trapper John was on duty before BJ - although I am a touch froggy today
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ARCHIVED Thoughts On My Son's Most Recent Labs?
GottaSki replied to megsybeth's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Positive DGP with obvious symptoms and a duck for a Mom - I'd say you've got a duckling with a great Mom! I was only weakly positive at 43 with total villous atrophy - my teen sons had different symptoms for years, but both tested negative upon my diagnosis. They were older so each removed gluten at different times and each has had symptom resolution... -
ARCHIVED Where To Get Blood Test When Uninsured And Poor?
GottaSki replied to Seeking2012's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
If you have removed gluten or even gone gluten light the tests will not be as accurate as possible. If you haven't removed gluten, but have symptoms - have the blood drawn and then remove ALL gluten - this is often the best test. -
ARCHIVED Questioning
GottaSki replied to gene0's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Welcome! Do you know which celiac antibody tests were ordered? Did your doctor order nutrient testing? Celiac Disease prevents absorption of nutrients which can lead to all of the symptoms you list. Have you had any thyroid testing? Many doctors test only the pituitary hormone - thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). Request Free T3, Free T4 and... -
ARCHIVED What Is A Good Dairy Free Butter Substitute For Cooking And Toast?
GottaSki replied to mommyto2kids's topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking Tips
Earth Balance is the best tasting of the butter like substances - my daughter uses it so I always have some on hand for her and her kids. Unfortunately I can no longer use even the soy free version. I use coconut oil for everything that I used to use butter on/in and I always used butter. I even had coconut oil on my last piece of gluten-free bread... -
Wow a quad - high fives all around! 50% made me snort my nettle tea - unfortunately it is more sad than funny. Here's hoping we find a few more Hawkeyes and TJs rather than Frank Burns out there
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ARCHIVED I Love Bread.
GottaSki replied to rubes's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Welcome! Go ahead and eat as much glutenous bread and pizza as you want until all your celiac testing is complete. If gluten is a problem for you - you'll be better prepared to remove it once you've had proper testing and/or become more ill while consuming it. The tests become inaccurate when you remove gluten - so for now here is your "get out... -
ARCHIVED How Many Of Us Assume A Gfd Will Fix It?
GottaSki replied to WendyLee's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
LOL...I've suggested that a full digestive system transplant would be a wonderful idea one too many times...last time hubby said with my luck I'd end up with the Big D, rather than C -
ARCHIVED Igg Versions..let Me Know If I'm Missing Something
GottaSki replied to MoMof2Boyz's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
If IgA deficient - I would include Total Serum IgG. I've never seen an endomysial IgG, but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist -- maybe someone else can confirm. -
ARCHIVED The Song Name Game
GottaSki replied to navigator's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
You Don't Bring Me Flowers -- Neil Diamond Really great 'black and gold' save -
ARCHIVED The Song Name Game
GottaSki replied to navigator's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
Pieces of Eight -- Styx -
ARCHIVED Surprised This Morning With Celiac Diagnosis, Not Sure What To Do
GottaSki replied to rorenchan's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
Not to worry -- the up side of Marsh Stage 3 is there is no doubt of the diagnosis - many struggle while healing as they question if removing gluten is really necessary. Remember - you have already started healing by removing gluten, so whatever the report says - you can and will heal -
ARCHIVED Ack! Is This A Wheat Allergy Too?
GottaSki replied to gatita's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Oh Goodness...do make sure you talk to your doctor once s/he returns. -
Tears, frustration and paranoia are all part of the transition - I would question the sanity of anyone that has to learn the skill of removing all gluten from their world, re-learn the skills of grocery shopping, cooking and safely dining outside their own homes without being a stressed, frustrated and yes - a bit paranoid. My first grocery missions...
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ARCHIVED The Song Name Game
GottaSki replied to navigator's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
California Girls - Beach Boys -
ARCHIVED Board Upgrade - Please Report Bugs
GottaSki replied to Scott Adams's topic in Board/Forum Technical Help
Driver error message on this thread: https://www.celiac.com/forums/topic/97982-input-on-pathology-report/#entry836005 This error occured on both pc and cell - refreshing did not work. www.celiac.com Driver Error There appears to be an error with the database. If you are seeing this page, it means there was a problem communicating with... -
ARCHIVED How Many Of Us Assume A Gfd Will Fix It?
GottaSki replied to WendyLee's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Nothing further to add - just had to highlight this gem Here's hoping everyone's problem foods are this polite - Cheers! -
ARCHIVED Any More Blood Tests That Could Be Done?
GottaSki replied to Kat L's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Hi Kat- What your doctor is saying is accurate. Given your strong normal Total IgA the IgA results should be reliable. Have others had positive IgG results while being IgA negative - yes. We are all different. I do agree an endoscopy may provide far more important data for you. It's up to you if you'd like to push this doctor for more blood tests...