JennyRey
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I am 37 years old and I have suffered with stomach pains my entire life. I have been told everything from IBS to Crohn's Disease. I had my gallbladder removed with no relief of my stomach problems. Diagnosed with Celiac Disease on 1/20/10. Negative Blood test. Endoscopy to be done on 2/26/10.
My symtoms include
Stomach pain with irritable bowl
Stunted growth (I am 5")
Pustules in between my fingers
Exhaustion
Depression (at times)
I have been Gluten free since 1/26/10 and am already feeling better.
I am married
I have 2 children and have had 2 miscarriages
My children are:
Justin 18 years old
Lisa 16 years old
I volunteer at Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO)
and I adore my time with my precious doggies.
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ARCHIVED Confused! Please Help
JennyRey replied to JennyRey's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I started the Gluten diet 2 days before I went for the blood work. I was just so sure that it was gonna show up positive. -
ARCHIVED Confused! Please Help
JennyRey posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
So.. I just got a call from my doctor about my blood work and the Celiac test came out negative. I was so sure this was what I had from my symptoms. My B12 Levels were low and she has started me on a course of B-12 injections to begin tomorrow. I am still scheduled for an endoscopy on Feb 26 and a colonoscopy (which I plan on cancelling). Im confused. I... -
Thats about when I stopped growing too. I am 5'. My parents are about 5'5". I would of like to of had at least a few more inches. lol.
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Also, I am on facebook all day at work. If you have a facebook account, feel free to contact me so I can add you to my site. Please let me know your from the Celiac site so I dont think you are some random person. I am under Jennifer DeMarco Reynolds Thanks!
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ARCHIVED Introducing Myself
JennyRey replied to JennyRey's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
Also, ladies.. I am on facebook all day at work.. Please find me so I can have some Celiac people on my site. I am under Jennifer DeMarco Reynolds Thanks! -
Thanks for all the suggestions. I will use them all!! I am willing to do anything to stop the stomach problems.. Maybe if someone would of caught this when I was a child, I would be a little taller..lol.. I am eating the Whole Foods bread..Almond and Rice and yuck! I guess with the energy I will be getting I may be able to stay up a little later to bake...
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ARCHIVED Introducing Myself
JennyRey replied to JennyRey's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
Thanks Ladies, I have had symptoms for my whole 37 years of life. I dont ever remember a time when I didnt get the rash like pustules in between my fingers. I am 5" tall which is smaller than anyone else in my family. The pains have always been there. I have been to other doctors who have told me I had IBS, Crohn's Disease, gall bladder problems, I was... -
Hi.. I am Jenny and I am from New Orleans, La. I am new to the whole Celiac Nation and need friends who have like symptons. Thanks, Jenny Geaux Saints!
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Hello.. I am new here. I was diagnosed last week and have been gluten free for a little under a week. As soon as the doctor gave me the diagnosis I began to do research. I am fortunate enough to have a husband and children who are really helpful in this "new way of life" for me. My questions are mostly with coping. I am an overweight 37 year old and am not...