hanumandrea
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Greetings! I joined this community in Feb. 2011, just after recieving positive results for gluten antibodies. On March 14 I was diagnosed with celiac disease via an endoscopy. I am happy to know that I have celiac disease because I think it may underlie some serious health problems I have had.
In the last 6 years I have tried vegetarianism, yoga, ayurveda, Chinese medicine, chiropractic, and endocrine supplements to resolve my lack of energy, total lack of periods for between the age of 23 and 27, osteoporosis, insomnia and low-adrenal symptoms. Celiac may be behind most of these symptoms, and I am now investigating my ever-evolving food sensitivities which seem to be related to the damage to the intestinal lining that celiac causes.
One crucial thing I have discovered is that doctors do not necessarily know what is best for me. I am taking the approach of becoming highly tuned to my body, along with doing research, to become an assertive participant in my own health care.
I look forward to growing and learning in this community!
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ARCHIVED Something To Consider At Indian Restaurants
hanumandrea replied to glutenfreemadeleine's topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants
It's true - Asafoetida (hing), a common spice in Indian cooking, nearly always contains wheat flour. Open Original Shared Link I would add this is the reason why we have the forums. It's easy enough to say, "it should be safe," but you shouldn't make statements (like some of the above comments) without checking facts first. -
ARCHIVED Low Magnesium - Typical Of Celiac/gluten Intolerance?
hanumandrea replied to Hedgehog's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I also find that I lose my appetite near my period, and crave dark chocolate, recently. Over the last 6 mnoths I also have prolonged muscle soreness after exercising. I have heard many women say that they crave soymilk before their period. (Or, as for me, dark chocolate . I wonder if this is the body's way of trying to get more magnesium to reduce uterine... -
ARCHIVED Question For Those Who Are Grain Free
hanumandrea replied to GFreeMO's topic in Food Intolerance & Leaky Gut
Hi there, I lost weight too (20lbs in 4 months) on the paleo diet. Bananas were about the only thing that helped (large amounts of sesame oil, bacon, etc had no effect on my weight). After about 6 months I slowly added in some dairy (ice cream is suppsed to be more easily digestible, for some reason), potatoes, and finally gluten free grains. I think being... -
ARCHIVED Adrenal Exhaustion And Celiac Disease
hanumandrea replied to Flor's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
Yes, yes and yes! I began investigating adrenal fatigue 6 years ago due to hypoglycemia and insomnia. I was told by 3 or 4 alternative healt practitioners that my adrenals were weak. 6 months of licorice root and thyroid supplements led to heart palpitations and worse insomnia. I gave up on the alternative practitioners and had an ACTH stim test on Feb... -
ARCHIVED Hypoglycemia And Gluten Intolerance
hanumandrea posted a topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Hello, I saw a couple posts on this but they are old, so thought Id see if any new members can relate. I have been hypoglycemic since about 2004. Discovered wheat, dairy, and soy allergy in August 2010. Gluten free since Dec. 2010 and have many symptoms including unexplained loss of periods and osteoporosis. In Jan. 2008 I began eating meat (after about... -
ARCHIVED Back On Gluten To Get Tested
hanumandrea replied to ninec's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Hello, glad to find someone with the same dilemma Im in... I have only been gluten free for 6 weeks but my eczema has disappeared and my digestion is improving. I have considered different reasons to get a formal diagnosis. For one, I would be able to give a name to my various health challenges. Second, and more important, I think I would have more support... -
Hello, youve probably resolved your issue by now, but I wanted to add for the record: I have experienced muscle weakness for the last 3-4 years if I do not eat enough protein. Just discovered my gluten intolerance a few months ago after 3 years of infertility and early onset osteoporosis. If I do not eat protein (in adequate amounts)at lunch and dinner...