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ARCHIVED Question About Endoscopy...
chrisv replied to SaraKat's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
I went for my endoscopy last week and requested no anaesthetic. They gave me a liquid to gargle, then sprayed a freezing solution in my throat to suppress the gag reflex. While it was completely unpleasant, it was manageable. Mind over matter largely. I was able to watch the procedure on the screen, and it was a weird sensation with the scope down in my belly... -
ARCHIVED Negative Celiac Panel But Gluten Free Helping
chrisv replied to L-NO's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I just had my endoscopy and biopsies taken this afternoon. My blood work was negative but I was also experiencing relief in symptoms when gluten-free. The doctor said she wasn't seeing the typical flattening of the villi, but that the biopsy was the only definitive way to determine whether I have celiac disease or not. Is it possible that the villi were able... -
ARCHIVED Any Celiac(s) From Canada
chrisv replied to Gerri's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
Hi folks. I'm in Hamilton, Ontario. Thanks for being here. -
Gluten In Gyro Meat?
chrisv replied to durhamgrrl's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
We have a Montfort chain here in Ontario, which I used to enjoy. Since discovering that gluten is a problem for me (in the process of being diagnosed with celiac disease - my sister had a scope and is a confirmed sufferer), I've been hit and miss with some foods, but am getting better at asking for the ingredients in restaurants. I missed the boat yesterday...