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Oh I forgot to mention that yes, it's been x-rayed. Nothing broken
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Irish, I don't know if I am getting cc'd - it's possible as I share a kitchen with a gluten eater, but we are both careful. All I know is that I'm worse than yesterday - can't hardly move - can't get comfortable. I just feel ALL inflamed. On a positive note, the really intense pain is intermittent. The constant pain is more livable - I'm used...
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Thanks for the support Macbre, I just had to leave an outing with friends because of the pain. I'm laying here with a bag of frozen corn on my left ribcage. This feels just like old times - 10 months ago when it suddenly manifested. This is like "take your breath away" hurting. I don't know what to do except try to just ride it out, so that's the...
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IrishHeart, It makes me really sad to hear that you know that pain also - I mean, I'm glad I'm not alone - but yes, it is truly awful. You have a wonderfully optimistic attitude despite all you are going through - that's a gift & it is so refreshing! Thank you for all of your support! I will hang in there as best I can & think healing thoughts...
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The cravings lessen - they really do! It will get better and easier with a little time. If you're a sugar/carb person, try Udi's double chocolate muffins! Also, Enjoy Life brand makes these cookies that are so delicious - Snickerdoodle are my favorites. In the beginning I found that if I ate lots of protein I stayed satiated for longer periods...
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Here Here!!! Fingers and toes crossed!!!
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You know, I do have periodic tingling in my extremities - but only on my left side. Not just tingling either - but severe pain that feels like it's deep down in the bones of my forearms, wrists, hips, knees! Couple times it woke me up from sound sleeps! I've been seeing a 'Neuro-Chiropractor' for this. It usually helps. My Chiro told me that...
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Thanks so much for the info!! I gotta say, I feel pretty stupid. It seriously never dawned on me to check out the difference between an allergy & an intolerance to dairy... Well, I picked up some Silk Pure Coconut 'milk' & handed the cow products off to my housemate. Here's hoping in a few weeks or so the pain lightens up - that, or my...
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You all have been so helpful I just want to say that I really appreciate you sharing all of your insight/knowledge with me! Anyway, about 7 months ago I had one of those back scratch allergy tests - the doc said I'm not allergic to dairy. I think things may have changed... By the way though, my GI issue is chronic C, not D. But we all react...
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Soy is out - I eat mostly freshly prepared foods. When I get my cookie cravings, I buy Enjoy Life brand, which are allergen free. I have cut way down on the dairy - I still use low lactose products like Parmesean cheese & Greek yogurt. Is dairy a common culprit or is it the lactose? Or, are they sort of one in the same? Please forgive my ignorance...
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ARCHIVED So How Was Thanksgiving?
pondy replied to sandsurfgirl's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
What surprised me is how easy it was In the morning I cooked a plate of all my favorites, took it along & popped it in the microwave while the family was dishing up. We all ate together it was wonderful! I felt NO worries - just 'a part of' Half the people there didn't even notice that I was eating my own food. For the first time in... -
Thanks for your thoughts! I am supplementing with B12 and D3 - that's it. My doctor did not check my B12 & Folate levels until I was already supplementing for about a month. So, I'm not sure if I was low in that department - probably though. Is it safe to assume that if it is nerve damage from many years of malabsorbtion, it will resolve itself...
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I'm so glad yours went away after going gluten free!! My stubborn body refuses to let it go at this point - even after 9 months gluten free... Maybe something else is the cause for my pain - I'm willing to consider anything because I'm totally at a loss here.
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I had a complete stress test back in December 2010 - due to an abnormal EKG. Stress test came back good/normal. My BP is okay. The diastolic # has gone up over the past 7 months or so. When I'm stressed out or anxious my heart pounds and feels "fluttery" - that causes sudden bouts of fatigue & lightheadedness. So, I had my potassium and sodium...
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Yes, MiraLax 1-2 times daily, Xanax for anxiety - gluten free per the Mfg. AFib runs in the family too (mom has it). However, last month I wore a holted monitor for a mere 24 hours which showed "nothing significant". So, AFib can feel like this? It doesn't seem heart related, but what the heck do I know? I thought maybe I was losing bone mass in...
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No pulled muscles... This pain has been ongoing since February - right before my diagnosis. My GI did both upper and lower s scopes. He said I have lots of villi damage (from the Celiac) & something he called 'slow motility' ... In other words, chronic C. I've wondered about C being related to the pain under my ribs, but alas, it's ever-present...
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I had a heart murmur as a child but I outgrew it. Sorry I forgot to mention that last month I had a HIDA Scan & my gallbladder has a normal ( slightly high) ejection fraction. Thanks for responding!
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Whoops, I meant it is localized to my left side (not right)
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Please, I'm in need of some advice... I am dealing with constant pain underneath/behind my ribcage. It simply will not go away - even though I am careful in regards to diet and personal hygiene items. The pain is typically localized to my right side. It is present 90 per cent of the time. It is best described as dull & achy. It's like a really...
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ARCHIVED Strategies For Daily Life When You're Feeling Lousy
pondy replied to jumpingjuniper's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
How about a short walk outside? If not that, what about art? For some reason, doodling helps me focus. I've been doing these things called "Zen Tangles" - which is really just "focused doodling". Don't know how or why, but it helps me a little... -
ARCHIVED Craving Bread
pondy replied to suziq0805's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
Try Udi's brand bakery goods - they're the best I've tasted! -
Yoga is good for improving strength & it can be as mild or intense as you make it. Holding poses for longer periods of time is more strenuous than not. A nice beginner class will perhaps help you to gradually increase your muscle mass. An added benefit - it promotes relaxation while also increasing energy levels.
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Walking with hand weights?
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Interesting... yes, mine went up significantly. My anxiety levels increased too, by the way. Back when I was a runner I had a low BP & pulse plus less anxiety (or so it seemed). I think the BP thing might be due to low vitamin B12 levels, which I plan to have checked next week.
