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    Thanks for the enthusiasm for magnesium and D3. I guess in my case ya gotta dance with the one that brung ya. Meaning, I was hoping to talk about sleep apnea. But most who responded (or, more) touted the wonders of D3 and magnesium. And so I will deal with that. It’s worth researching, for sure. And I am seriously considering everything, but I do wonder -...
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    The Psychology Today article you quote says exactly the opposite of that, if I am reading it correctly: Vitamin D. Vitamin D may increase the amount of magnesium the body absorbs. This is more likely when taking high doses of Vitamin D. Plumbago
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    "What I am trying to point out is that there is no known reason for sleep apnea." Are we sure about that? There are some well-established risk factors, such as overweight. And according to the Mayo Clinic, the following are also risk factors: Neck circumference. A narrowed airway. Being male. Being older. Family history...
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    Thanks. You mentioned you were morbidly obese. Did your D levels improve before the weight loss? Is that how you know it was the D that did it? I ask because it’s often difficult to figure things out when two or more factors are changed at the same time. From my initial reading, I see that being overweight is perhaps the strongest risk factor for sleep a...
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    Thanks you two. Those look like some good links, Kitty. Do you have sleep apnea? I get my D levels taken yearly. Last year it was way up (for me) in the upper 70s, this year a bit lower in the 40s or 50s if I recall. I am trying to be better about remembering to take my weekly 50,000 IU of D3. I tend to think my apnea is structural/anatomical but we...
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    Hi Everyone, I was recently diagnosed with sleep apnea. Not mild sleep apnea, mind you, but severe sleep apnea. I was floored, stunned, dismayed, shocked, resistant, the whole kit n caboodle. I just couldn't get over it. But whatever, apparently I have it, and I'm now on a cpap, or to be technical, an apap (automatic positive air pressure). Just wanted...
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    After reading, I think it's for a Netflix program that will be aired in 2019, and they don't know the dx yet. I don't think it's made up. You can always use a secondary "throw away" email address, as opposed to your primary one.
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    What Is Causing This Woman’s Life-Threatening Anemia? https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/10/01/magazine/netflix-diagnosis-series-sherry.html?action=click&module=Editors%20Picks&pgtype=Homepage
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    Yes. B12 deficiency is the reason your red blood cells are enlarged (macrocytic anemia). "High iron" can occur in liver disease and probably with other things, too, such as a type of thalassemia. I am no expert on either one, and I'm not sure why you are asking the question, reviving a topic from 8 years ago? Iron and anemia are very complicated...
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    First of all, that is very thoughtful of you! Can you ask her what her preference is? Myself, I am using cookware that I had pre-celiac days. I have made sure to clean it well, and often, and am pretty sure I'm ok. I'm not sure about a slow cooker. But, I used to use one that I bought second hand off Craigslist, and it was fine, as far as I know. The baking...
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    A blender is man and woman's best friend. When leaving town for a few days and you still have veggies left, blend them. Even broccoli, yes broccoli. Cucumbers, carrots, cauliflower - greens, leafy greens, brassicas, all of our very very healthy favorites can be blended into a dip or sauce that can be made to taste good. Add pepper, peppers, some still-good...
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    I like Evol.
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    Again, apologies for the earlier comment of mine. I really should not speculate (but I probably will!), however, one thing stood out to me in your original post was that you are trying, it seems, two things at once: B vitamins, probiotics, etc and the gluten free diet. In order to better notice the efficacy (or lack) of any remedy or thing you may try...
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    Apologies! It was from someone else, not you. I am so sorry. Plumbago
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    I would be more inclined to help if you could reconcile your post from 7 years ago in which you stated you had been having facial swelling for one year. Plumbago
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    I would say give it more time, but first a couple of questions: Are you on any medications? Can you say more about the timing of the colon pain? Before or after you eat? Before or after a BM? Now I see that you say it is continuous. Is that really the case, or is it worse at times than others? My hunch is that you are on the right track, as many of your other...
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    "The chills and general aches, and generally feel bad, like the flu.. for two days only." Two days is a long time to be feeling bad! I have only been able to link a flu-like/inflammatory reaction to something I ate that likely had gluten in it a couple of times. But yes, the reaction was a warm feeling like you have when just getting sick, general malaise...
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    In my experience, costochondritis refers to inflammation of the cartilage attaching the ribs to the sternum. I haven't heard of itchiness as a symptom. (Costochondritis seems often to be a catchall for I don't know what you have but it's not a heart attack!) Anyway, have you talked to your doctor about vaccines? Once any lesions dry up, it may still be worth...
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    Again, I recommend a hands on assessment to locate the exact source of the pain. It's impossible to know what's going on without it.
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    Do you suspect it is something psychological? Pediatricians are trained and taught to stop look and listen to a parent who says the child is not her usual self. I'm not as sure about that with GIs, but the doctors should listen if you say, look this is definitely not normal. Ask for a full hands on gastro assessment, if you need to. The days of doctors touching...
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    Hello everyone, Episode 95 of the online general practitioner podcast of the Curbsiders is Food allergy, food intolerance and celiac disease. Give it a listen! Here is the blurb: Separate the wheat from the chaff when it comes to food allergy, food intolerance, and celiac disease. Featuring renowned gastroenterologist and current president of...
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    I'm confused: is this an “open letter” that was penned in 2012? I wonder why it is being datelined this month? “I've already introduced the undernutrition topic, so let's throw in a few million people who are undernourished, and therefore may be immunocompromised but are not at the extremes of the age spectrum.” There are very few people, I woul...
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    Here are my answers to your questions, based on my experience. YES Frequent diarrhoea (every 2-3 days) NOT REALLY Urgency to have a BM YES, somewhat frequently - abdominal pain and cramping frequently – my cramping occurred just before a BM. Relieved with BM. Happens less now, but still does occasionally and when it does, I tend to think this may b...
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    It sounds like you do have it, but that you’ll just need to wait a little longer to get confirmation. Something similar happened to me - the gastro said that upon visualization it seemed that the diagnosis would come back as celiac disease, but that they’d wait for the biopsy for confirmation. As for why the GI didn’t reach out to dermatology, a couple of re...
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    OMG. Just OMG.
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