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My son is 15 and has been on a gluten-free diet for about 15 months at the reccomendation of our chiropractor after a bus load of symptoms that mimic Celiac Disease. After just 6 days all of his symptoms improved to the point that he wasn't willing to go off of the gluten-free diet and go back to the way he was feeling before the diet to be officially tested. So...he just continues on eating gluten-free. Blood work at that time showed that his Vitamin D level was low so he was put on 50,000 units of Vitamin D 3 times a week for 12 weeks. More blood work showed that it went up a bit but not like the Doctor thought thought it would taking that amount. This has continued for about a year and a half and he is now taking 50,000 units 2 times weekly at the suggestion of our Doctor. I have asked why his level is not going up and exactly WHERE is all of this Vitamin D going ? I know that too much isn't good either but have read conflicting info on exactly how much is too much. I am wondering if there is something else that they are missing. He is having trouble with his kidney's and bladder also that started around the same time he started taking these large supplements. It is making me very nervous...I am not sure what to do. Anyone have any experience with this ?

Hello everyone....

I also have neuropathy...my numbness runs from my left breast down to my groin but only on the left side. My entire stomach area is numb. It does not cross the midline. Also part of my back is numb on the same side. I had an MRI to check for a tumor and other horrible things but nothing.....and it is still numb !! It has been almost 2 weeks and no answers. I have an appointment on November 12th with a neurologist but until then I am going crazy. My son is a diagnosed Celiac but I have no "official" diagnosis. I have many of the common symptoms but my blood work came back negative because much of what I already eat is gluten-free because of my son. Does anyone have any info on numbness on the torso? I know the usual numbness with Celiac is on the hands and feet. I would appreciate any info anyone might have.

Thank you !

Hello everyone,

I am in search of some help here ! A little over a week ago I woke up and realized that the left side of my torso was completely numb. From my breast down to my groin and around the back up to my shoulder blade. It doesn't cross over the midline it is only on the left side. Also, twice this week I have got up in the morning and vomited undigested food from the night before's dinner. I have had blood work and an MRI but there was nothing that could have caused these symptoms found in either one. My son was diagnosed with Celiac just about 4 months ago. Any thoughts on whether or not my symptoms could be Celiac as well ? The Doctor's are stumped !

Hello everyone.....

I am brand new to this and I am hoping that there is someone out there that can help answer a question for me. My son is 13 years old and newly diagnosed with Celiac Disease. The gluten free diet was amazing. His symptoms disappeared after just 6 days being gluten free. He has NEVER been a "burper". His entire life I think I can count on one hand the number of times I have ever heard him burp out loud for someone else to hear. Since starting the gluten free diet his symptoms have disappeared as far as the joint pain and such but now he burps after every meal. It just comes rolling out of him and he doesn't even feel it coming ! Has anyone else experienced anything like this ? They say he has most likely had celiac disease his entire life but sadly enough it took all of this time to just figure it out. Just wondering if anyone has any input ?

Thanks