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    Hello, Often drugs that end in –artan are ARBs, and they work by blocking the angiotensin receptors. I’m not sure what the exact difference is between the two medications you mention, though. Have you called the manufacturer of losartan to see if any of the fillers contain gluten? It might be a good idea to know what those fillers are. In my dru...
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    I suggested a urinalysis to see if you had proteinuria, which is something that can happen with certain rheumatoid conditions. But you say you’ve had two ANAs - assuming those came back normal? I really like the suggestion of a food diary and going low carb, especially as raised glucose consumption can lead to a positive methane breath test. You may have a...
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    Oh how awful, and it sounds like there may be a CQ deficit among your medical helpers!, CQ being curiosity quotient. But maybe they’re researching it. It’s very difficult for me, too, to understand when I’ve been glutened – to narrow down the culprit, or even if there is a culprit. I haven’t heard of rectal pain, but that shouldn’t mean too much, as I ...
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    What was your gluten free diet like? I wonder if, when you were gluten-free, you went more whole food, less processed food? Or did you continue to eat processed food that was just gluten free? One reason I ask is that I have cut way back on grains and processed foods like gluten-free bread, but occasionally allow myself a treat which is a gluten-free biscuit...
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    Hi, I’m sorry you’re not feeling well and sympathize with the lack of answers. It’s not usually normal to have reduced WBC, no. If I had reduced WBC I would want to make sure it’s not a rheumatoid autoimmune condition, so I might get an ANA and a urinalysis. Are you taking any medications? Do you have a rash? Family history of autoimmunity? O...
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    Yes, elevated intra-epithelial lymphocytosis is a possible indication of Celiac disease. That’s what my biopsy said. “Moderate to marked villous blunting with moderate to marked intra-epithelial lymphocytosis and marked chronic inflammation of lamina propia….characteristic for untreated celiac…” What we are finding out about these medicines is incred...
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    Hi GF2011, Do you know if you have hypertension? Or diabetes? “Normal male sexual function requires a complex interaction of vascular, neurological, hormonal, and psychological systems…Nitric oxide plays a significant role, and … loss of erection … occurs when nitric oxide-induced vasodilation ceases….Low NO levels are found in people with diab...
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    Ok, thanks. I suppose those are available in the grocery stores, but it's been harder and harder to find lasagna noodles, no boil or not...
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    Last time I needed no boil lasagna noodles, I could not find them in any of the grocery stores, so I had to purchase them from Amazon. When they arrived, no surprise, the noodles were all broken up into fragments. I used to buy these at Whole Foods, wonder why I couldn't find them at the two WF I searched here. Anyone know if Trader Joes sells them? Plumbago
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    By coincidence, today I read in Mind Over Meds by Andrew Weil that high intensity exercise can increase the incidence of colds (and flu). He did not explain the mechanism, but it seems during high impact exercise, natural killer cell activity (which keeps cold and flu in check) decreases. I read elsewhere that in general, the immune system is suppressed during...
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    It was a link (I believe) from Southern Illinois University which is unfortunately no longer active. This was the link. http://www.cehs.siu.edu/fix/medmicro/igs.htm In addition, there’s a book I frequently refer to Recognizing Celiac Disease by a doctor and a nurse. There are other books, one by Dr Peter Greene, which I’ve referred to in ...
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    Only for some tests. You had several. Tissue Transglutaminase Immunoglobulin G In reaction to TTG, IgG is produced. Raised IgG antibodies demonstrate long-term immune response, indicating ingestion of gluten from 3-6 months, sometimes up to a year, preceding test. Tissue Transglutaminase Immunoglobulin A The enzyme TTG deamidates...
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    The triglyceride/HDL cholesterol ratio is a good one to look for. According to Dr Wahls, it should be less than 3, and if greater than three, it may indicate insulin resistance. She notes that this ratio is less predictive in people of African descent.
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    We are all different, true. But according to Dr Terry Wahls, “When you look at chronic disease on a cellular and molecular level, we see it’s all the same disease – too much oxidative stress, inflammation, and nutrient deficiencies, toxins that are present. We see it in mental health, neurodegeneration, autoimmunity. It’s remarkably similar. Treat a...
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    I agree with others who’ve said that 116 seems a little low to be hitting the panic button. Still, I hope all goes well when you return to the doctor. Gary Taubes is a journalist who for years has been shining a bright light on nutrition research, implicates sugar way more than fat in the diet, and in the article below questions the role of LDL as a...
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    Bingo. Just think of why diabetics who have hypoglycemia from not eating, too much exercise, too much med, take orange juice to bring the glucose back up!
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    Excellent piece of useful information. Great to know.
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    This is in many ways a key question in understanding celiac disease, and one I have never really been able to satisfactorily answer in myself or understand the pathophysiology of in general, especially neurological symptoms (I mean, really understand). First of all, it's always hard for me to make a definitive connection of possible symptoms to something...
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    I would love to see a .gov or .org link about the candida roots (basically a noncommercial site).
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    "supplementing B12 may mask a folate deficiency and vice versa." According to medscape, Nutritionists have expressed concerns that folic acid fortification masks B12 deficiency, and a 2007 study demonstrated cognitive impairment in patients with high folate status in the presence of low B12. These patients were anemic without macrocytosis.[10] The...
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    Itching often increases at night due to the reduced quantity of cortisol excreted. This is true for people with eczema as well.
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    I think your thinking/concept is basically correct (but I am not a hematology expert). BTW, Merck says there are five (not three) stages of anemia, and states: "Stage 1 is characterized by decreased bone marrow iron stores; Hb and serum iron remain normal, but serum ferritin level falls to < 20 ng/mL. The compensatory increase in iron absorption causes...
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    From your transferritin and TIBC range, combined with normal iron level, sounds like out of three stages, you may have first or second stage iron deficiency. Regarding the MCH, macrocytic RBCs are large so tend to have a higher MCH. High MCH levels can indicate macrocytic anemia, which can be caused by insufficient vitamin B12. Insufficient folic...
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    I don't think any gluten-free bread will ever be as delicious as a fresh baguette out of the oven, but you never know. I have had a good Rudi's bread once or twice, and there is a gluten-free bakery here in DC that's pretty good (their biscuits are, at any rate). Other people swear by Grind Stone Bakery in California. Never been or ordered, myself. https...
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