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  1. pondy
    Thanks for your input! I spoke with a family member who is a chiropractor & he said to ask my doctor to check me out for 'thorasic output syndrome', so that's on my to-do list. I worried about a TIA also, especially considering my history. Obviously I need more testing - symptoms are still present. To twe0708 - 'neuropathy problems'? Could...
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    Hi, Does anyone know if there is a connection between Celiac and osteo/nerve issues? Are Celiacs prone to osteopathic or nervous tissue degenerative diseases? My history - diagnosed with Celiac about 3 yrs. ago - gluten free ever since. Since then, internal carotid dissections and aneurysms thought to be caused by Fibromuscular Displaysia, Tension...
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    Hi & welcome! I'm a fellow Wisconsonite - from West Bend - probably a little over an hour north of you.
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    Here's what helps me with "C" : MiraLax - 17g twice daily as needed Senna tablets - 1 tab twice daily as needed. *I would start with one or the other, just once a day.* My "C" is chronic, hence the larger doses... Also, probiotics like Culturelle seem to help. As others have mentioned, try avoiding soy, dairy & sugar. Good luck to you!
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    Here's another... "THE LARGE PRINT GIVETH And the small print taketh away"... Tom Waits
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    "If the shoe fits, buy it in every color!!"... Author Unknown Oh yeah, "If you're tired of shopping, sit down and try on shoes!"... also Author Unknown
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    sreese68, Thank you for the inspiring post!! So great to read something uplifting! I'm happy for you
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    Hi kimliz59, I can relate to the 'C' issues because I've been dealing with it for years - before and after being diagnosed with Celiac & going gluten free. Here's my "fix"... MiraLax twice daily, Culturelle probiotic every morning, 1 Senna tablet every night. This combination has made a huge difference, I'm happy to say! Just recently I started...
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    I was told, by both my doctor and the radiology tech, that pelvic ultrasounds can show different things on different days - I know, it sounds ridiculous, right? The reason my latest ultrasound showed nothing was because there was too much stool in the way - sorry for TMI I know I have/had an ovarian cyst because they saw it on a scan 10 months ago...
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    Do you have pain or tenderness? Just two weeks ago I had all of the symptoms that you described, but I also developed pain & pressure behind my bellybutton. It then radiated to the right side. My doctor ordered a pelvic ultrasound to rule out something ovary related - the test showed nada & the symptoms just went away. For me too, the symptoms...
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    Hi, Is anyone able to recommend some safe places to dine out in the Bentonville/Fayetteville Arkansas area? I'm going there to visit my sister in early April... Thanks so much! Pondy
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    UKGail, Thanks for the information & the link! I will mention this condition to my doctor. Much appreciated!
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    Thanks Irish Heart! I'm glad your tinnitus & headaches have lightened up! The neurosurgeon was uninterested in my symptoms... he recommended a neurologist and possibly an ENT. For either one, I need a referral from my primary - which maybe I can get on Monday. I don't know... maybe it is related to the weird lump on my skull. Ugh! I thought...
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    Hi Everyone, I'm having some strange things going on... Since Feb. 10th I've had a headache that comes & goes - but it came on like a freight train - sudden & really severe & with blurred vision. It was the worst ever! It lasted 5 full days! Since then, the headaches have been daily & intermittent. I've been irritated by hearing...
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    My GI put me on MiraLax and 1 Senna tablet twice a day - great combo for me, works very well. MiraLax is gluten free, as is generic Walgreens brand Senna. GI also said the fact that I take Culturelle probiotic will help - I have to agree. I've been pretty much 'regular' ever since being on it. Don't forget the water - lots of it! As for extra fiber....
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    dws - I was in PT 2 times per week for about 3 months. If memory serves, I ended up at about a 92 degree ROM. I'm sure I'm 100% now though. What seemed to help a lot was manually manipulating the tissue - like giving my knee a really deep massage. It was painful but necessary. I rode the stationary bike as often as I could - went to the gym on crutches...
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    dws- I had 2 arthroscopes (torn meniscus in each knee).. I get it - I was really slow to heal & also had tons of s scar tissue & swelling. Don't know if it is related to having celiac disease, but I am slow to heal with everything - even bruises. It has been a full year since my last scope ( had PT also) & it IS better. Keep working it &...
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    pondy replied to TTNOGluten's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    My biopsy came back pretty much "normal" also (yea!) - but like you, my upper left GI pain continued... turns out my stomach was full of H Pylori. I am thinking that was a primary cause for the pain because - happy fo report - that pain has pretty much subsided now that I am about 2 weeks post antibiotic treatment. So, I don't know if that helps or anything...
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    I'm cooking a beef roast with baby carrots, onion, celery & turnip... ahhh, comfort food!
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    I have sensitive skin on top of celiac. What has worked the BEST for me is this... Tea Tree bar soap - Desert Essence brand - for face & body. Unscented Desert Essence Organics brand face & body lotion (very emollient, NOT watery). Lip Tints - Desert Essence Organics brand. Ecco Bella brand cover-up. I'm kina granola so that is all the 'makeup...
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    I'm happy today because there is a snowstorm coming - I'm off from work so the plan is to curl up by the fireplace & enjoy the fact that I don't have to go out driving in it. Maybe I'll attempt a snowman... I love a lazy, have to do absolutely nothing day like today!!!
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    I actually do use Loreal true match foundation and have had no issues. It really does not get near my mouth. I wash my hands well afterward. Like other people said, watch the lip color/balm! I use Desert Essence Organics Lip Tints. Best, Pondy
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    Update here... I am on day 12 of 2 different antibiotics for H Pylori. I've been extremely nauseous - only really able to eat plain bread & water. Thank goodness I only have 2 days of meds to go. Came down with stomach flu - everyone at work had it. No D, just vomit, abdominal pain... the usual suspects. Today I had D twice - how, I don't know...
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    For me, it just is what it is. Gotta accept life on life's terms I s'pose. Actually, I like the fact that I am eating healthier now than I ever had.
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    I agree that eatiing frequent small meals throughout the day is easier on the g.i system. I've gotten into this habit recently & have found it helpful too. Now that I am taking massive quantities of antibiotics for the H Pylori, I have severe burning & indigestion... Eating a little snack always remedies the situation. Thanks for the input!
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