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ARCHIVED Gluten Allergy
denisestevens replied to dadoffiveboys's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
Hi Dave, amazing story that you shared. Like your father, I was diagnosed with Focal Segmental Glomeruloschlerosis, a progressive kidney disease with depressing success rates of remission, even with treatment. Fortunately found this information on this forum prior to starting Prednisone. I immediately went gluten-free when I saw that people with kidney disease... -
ARCHIVED Blood Test For Kindeys?
denisestevens replied to VydorScope's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I know this string is almost four years old, but here goes! I was diagnosed with a progressive kidney disease last summer: FSGS with nephrotic syndrome. I was told there was no cause - idiopathic. I wasn't satisfied with that answer. I know there's a cause, but science hasn't caught up with it yet! Fortunately, I found Liz' story in a different area on this... -
ARCHIVED Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (fsgs)
denisestevens replied to dadoffiveboys's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
Hi Liz (Lonewolf), I was diagnosed with FSGS with nephrotic syndrome in July 2009 and you convinced me to try a gluten-free diet. My BFF with celiac disease found a link between kidney disease and gluten on this website. I started reading stories by people with kidney disease, and your story in particular struck a nerve with me. I immediately went onto a...