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Just recently self-diagnosed my gluten intolerance. My main symptoms were chronic urticaria and GI issues. I also suffer from canker sores, lactose intolerance, keratosis pilaris, eczema, anxiety, tooth enamel defects, GERD, irregular periods, etc. I've been off gluten only a short time now, but my hives were gone after two weeks, my tummy is now feeling much better and my skin is smoother! 
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ARCHIVED I Thought I Had It Figured Out....maybe Not
jessicalw28 replied to jessicalw28's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I just remembered something that might be a clue. About a month ago, after already beginning the gluten-free diet, I caught a viral stomach illness. I was vomiting for about 2 days. During those two days was the first time I had not had any hives in 6 months. Then immediately after I got well, they came back very severe for a couple days, then gradually... -
ARCHIVED I Thought I Had It Figured Out....maybe Not
jessicalw28 replied to jessicalw28's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Yeah. Thanks. I went through the 20 something pages of comments earlier today and there are a few people who reported hives after several months use. I have seen a dermatologist and an allergist/immunologist and they both say hives, but I have not have them biopsied for DH. I was told they were not DH because there were no open sores, oozing or pain... -
ARCHIVED I Thought I Had It Figured Out....maybe Not
jessicalw28 replied to jessicalw28's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Thanks for the suggestion, but yes I have had my thyroid checked. Everything is normal. The more I read people's comments online, the more I think the Effexor has been causing these problems and may have affected my immune system. -
ARCHIVED I Thought I Had It Figured Out....maybe Not
jessicalw28 replied to jessicalw28's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
No, I have not had any stool testing done, just blood. I asked the immunologist about it yesterday and he said I should go back to the GI specialist. I will try to schedule a follow up with them soon. I also need to get the specific patho results from them. They sent me the initial report from the procedure with the pictures, but that didn't show anything... -
ARCHIVED I Thought I Had It Figured Out....maybe Not
jessicalw28 replied to jessicalw28's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Thanks guys. I am scheduling an appointment to see if the psychiatrist will help me switch to another anxiety med. I'll keep doing the gluten-free diet and cut out dairy completely. Ugh...so frustrated! -
ARCHIVED I Thought I Had It Figured Out....maybe Not
jessicalw28 posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
So, as some of you know, I have been struggling with my symptoms for the last 6 or 7 months. They are mainly chronic hives and loose stools. I have had tons of tests done including allergies, celiac blood panel and biopsies; all of which were inconclusive. I have several chronic symptoms as well, which often go along with celiac/gluten intolerance like... -
ARCHIVED Feeling Hungry After I Just Ate And Skin Question.
jessicalw28 replied to Shashi's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Hmmm...I still feel hungry after eating too. Been on the diet about 6 weeks now. As to the skin condition, have you looked into keratosis pilaris? I have this. It's where your hair follicles get plugged up with excess keratin. It causes a goosebump like appearance and your skin can be dry and itchy too. They are usually on arms, legs and butt, however... -
ARCHIVED Enterolab Tests?
jessicalw28 posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I was wondering if anyone thought the Enterolab tests for sensitivities/intolerances were worth the money. I am pretty positive I have a gluten intolerance, but not sure about other foods like corn, legumes, etc. I'm not really sure how to go about figuring out the other intolerances on my own. Seems like a test would be easier, but it's pretty expensive... -
ARCHIVED Results Of Iodine Patch Test
jessicalw28 replied to jessicalw28's topic in Dermatitis Herpetiformis
The stained skin eventually started peeling off and left reddened shiny skin underneath. No blisters, but it is a bit itchy. -
ARCHIVED Food Stamps
jessicalw28 replied to OptimisticMom42's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
The Kroger in my town has a natural foods section with gluten free options. Do you have Trader Joe's? You can get gluten-free foods there for pretty cheap. -
ARCHIVED Is The Levbid Working Or The gluten-free Diet?
jessicalw28 replied to jessicalw28's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Thanks. I will gladly give it up. It makes my mouth so dry! Will check with the doc tomorrow. -
ARCHIVED Can Dh Be Mistaken For Hives?
jessicalw28 replied to jessicalw28's topic in Dermatitis Herpetiformis
My hives or whatever they are, can be just about anywhere (face, neck, trunk, legs, arms, feet, scalp). They never completely go away, but just move around. They usually are symmetrical (both arms, both legs.) I also occasionaly get some swelling under my eyes and in my lips along with mouth and tongue ulcers. The iodine patch test that I did at home... -
ARCHIVED Is The Levbid Working Or The gluten-free Diet?
jessicalw28 replied to jessicalw28's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Thanks Ravenwood. It's hard for me to tell if it since I started the med and the diet so close together. I guess I could find out if it would be okay for me to go off the med and challenge it to see if the D comes back. -
ARCHIVED Is The Levbid Working Or The gluten-free Diet?
jessicalw28 posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
My doctor put me on Levbid to help relieve my D. I had a negative endoscopy, so he thinks it's IBS. I'm still convinced it's gluten, so I started the diet. The past three days, my stools have been more normal than they have in a long time. I have been on the gluten-free diet a little over a week and the Levbid about 2 weeks. How do I know which one is... -
ARCHIVED Should I Eliminate Soy Too?
jessicalw28 replied to jessicalw28's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Thanks Marilyn. I am limiting soy and trying to completely eliminate (I do have a carton of soymilk in the refrigerator that I don't want to throw away). I'll have to check out that book. I have had allergy testing and did not test positive for anything. It was done with blood though. The Dr. said the skin prick would not work properly because I was...
