Raynee

Thanks for your replies. I did just find out my celiac sprue test was negative so now I am very discouraged! I highly doubt he will do any biopsies. In the meantime, still looking six months pregnant going on six years now. Fatigue! Fatigue and multiple other symptoms. See first blog. Anyway, I am going to go ahead an start a gluten free diet. I am...

I have a colonoscopy and EGD scheduled next week. My question is do you have to have a biopsy of small intestine to determine if you have celiac or can the doctor tell clinically if there is damage during the procedure. Any input would be appreciated. Do the take random biopsies normally of your intestine during an endoscope as a normal procedure or only...

My sister and mother both had lichen planus a few years ago. It is usually a rash red and bumpy, very itchy, on the lower legs. It also affects the feet - peeling and redness. It normally resolves after it runs its course. You can get lichen planus affecting the mouth as well. Sometimes but not often it can be related to hepatitis. Neither had that...

I was just wondering as I had blood work done which were WNL. I am still waiting for the celiac sprue panel which my doctor told me was very reliable but I keep hearing different here. To be honest I wasn't too impressed with him. He also stated he has only seen two patients in 20 years with Celiac. He is a gastroenterologist and I am wondering how many...

Thank you for your reply and what a relief if I do have it. Deep down I think I do. I haven't mentioned to my husband what I think I have he just knows I am going to the doctor next week. I don't think he realizes the misery I have been in and I have had so many strange illnesses with no answers that he will think I am nuts anyway unless the doctor flat...

I posted recently with my symptoms but for those who did not see it. For 8+ years I have basically looked pregnant but am not. The bloating is so bad and uncomfortable. The gas is horrible at night. I have tried every diet excpet gluten free. I see a doctor next week. I also have eczema, migraines, FATIGUE!!!!, stomach aches constantly, not much diarrhea...

I have not been dx yet but have many many symptoms for years. I see a doctor next week so I have been browsing the website. I did not realize that some people can't even have gluten in their kitchen. If I do have it and tell my husband that he will think I am nuts. Is this in rare cases?????????

Thank you for your replies. I have never had the celiac test and I am hoping this doctor will run the test. I will insist actually. I will continue the gluten until I see him because I want him to see my stomach as it has been for many years. I am not going to lie, I am a bit anxious as I don't want to have this, however, I feel like there is hope to...

Do people tend to lose weight after starting a gluten free diet????

I just registered for this site because I have a suspision I may have a gluten allergy. I also have noticed restless leg syndrome and my hands fall asleep constantly when I lay a certain way. They wake me up all night.

Hello everyone, I just wanted to get some opinions and feedback on my symptoms. I see a gastroenterologist in two weeks. Have seen one in the past but gave up. I don't know if I have this condition so I am asking opinions who those who do. I have had severe bloating of my stomach for about seven years now. I have tried every medication known with no...