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Thank you for the information and advice. My platelet count is apparently fine which is really weird but I tested positive for ANA...I have to go see a rheumatologist in two weeks to figure out what's going on and if they are related...Thanks again!

Thank you everyone who responded. It definitely helps a little to know that some of you got a positive test and it didn't mean anything. I go to the rheumatologist is two weeks. Not looking forward to all of the tests and dr appointments, I just went through the Celiac diagnosis last fall, so not even a year and it was a huge pain. Still wondering if...

I just got a call from the dermatologist who did blood work because I keep breaking out in Petechiae. Apparently I am testing positive for antinuclear antibodies (ANA). Has anyone else gone through this? What can I expect to happen next???

Hi everyone! I was diagnosed with celiac disease last October and have been doing pretty well although I have had some issues adhering to a strict gluten-free diet 100% of the time. At the end of April I broke out is a rash of petechiae which went away but has come back about 5-6 times since. It shows up only on my legs and a little on the top of my...

Well thank you all for your advice. It really helps being able to talk on this forum and know that at least there are others who know where I am coming from....Thanks!

My question is how do you get someone to realize how important it is for a celiac to be completely gluten free and take no chances?! I went to my boyfriend's parent's house for Thanksgiving - just the four of us - under the condition that we cook completely gluten free. Last year she made this really yummy and easy mashed potato casserole with instant mashed...

All I have to say is ..... YAY! I am going there tomorrow!

I am new at this and have been seeing a lot about hair loss lately. Since I can remember I have been a profuse shedder - especially in the shower. I don't have bald spots or anything of the sort and unfortunately haven't ever noticed any thinning either. I always thought this to be somewhat normal for a girl with ultra thick long hair - is this in fact...

I was diagnosed in October and my first week was great also but week two and three I went through a tough period of withdraw. I was okay for a week or so and then last week I had extremely bad fatigue - all I wanted to do was sleep all the time, experienced dizziness, and felt delirious. This week I feel MUCH better but still not 100%. My doctor put me...

Awesome, thank you! I wasn't able to get an appointment until February but I guess it will be worth the wait.

Does anyone know anything good or bad regarding the University of Maryland Celiac Clinic? I was diagnosed over a month ago and am still having issues and my doctor was going to send me to a GI but I was thinking about checking out this clinic instead. Any advised is greatly appreciated!

When the office tells you to take "Vitron C for Iron, Vitamin D 20,000 & Vitamin D One-A-Day." After confirming that I will be taking 20,000 for Vit D and will be on three different supplements and am told yes I proceed to going to three specialty vitamin stores and become very confused when I can't find anything above 5,000 IUs and One-A-Day doesn't...

Dr. Daphna Henkin in Olney, MD just recently diagnosed me. I wouldn't say I am 100% happy and there office gave me a very badly skewed message on which supplements I should be taking - but in general, she is very good. I might be going to see a GI soon and if you I will let you know who and how is goes....best of luck!

I was diagnosed with celiac through a blood test in October and have been gluten free for over a month now. At first I went through withdrawal which was tough but then I started feeling better. I must have taken a turn for the worst because the past two weeks I have been SO low on energy it's hard to function. I work full time plus run a part-time business...