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  1. MissyMayhem
    My question is, if it's not Celiac what would cause a gluten intollerance? There should be no receptor for the gluten so why would there be any reaction. It's not an allergic reaction because the syptoms are different then in gluten intollerance. I'm starting to think that maybe celiac can just be hard to find unless it's "active" (ie. you on a high...
  2. MissyMayhem
    Celiac causes your immune system to react to gluten. This is different from allergies (ie. wheat, dairy or corn allergy), you get these when your stomach becomes comprimised because of the gluten consumption (people refer to this condition as Leaky bowel syndrome) you can also get it from medication and viruses. You must be careful not to eat food you are...
  3. MissyMayhem
    Without a doubt you should get the test, stuff yourself full of gluten for 6 weeks beforehand (4 slices of bread a day) if you haven't already or will give a false negative and your money will be wasted. If it's a long term issue and/or if your result comes negative maybe ask if you can see a gastroenterologist (stomach specialist), if they can't bulk...
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    Sry for the long post.. I think your symptoms sound very much like what someone with active celiac would experience. If you get tested now before you start a gluten free diet they will be able to see the damage in your stomach, then you can get support and information provided on how to get your diet right (they wont give you this till you've had a proper...
  5. MissyMayhem
    I know what you mean. It's kind of a daunting prospect, going on gluten again. I am currently faced with it myself, as without a "firm diagnosis" I am unable to get any finacial support, any help with the pain or testing for osteoperosis which I'm showing signs of. The thought of having to go back to where I was (stomach issues and chronic pain) just...
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