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ARCHIVED Did I Make This Up?
cait replied to cait's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Oh, I will. I'm not giving up. I'm just good at doubting myself. I spent more of the last 10 years than I want to think about going through every treatment under the sun for Lyme Disease. I spent most of it assuming I'd feel like this for the rest of my life (and the more recent years, feeling worse and worse and having less and less hope). Having another... -
ARCHIVED Did I Make This Up?
cait posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Despite negative blood tests, I decided to go gluten-free a few weeks ago to see if it helped any of my symptoms (joint pain, fatigue, brain fog, digestive crankiness). Within days I felt more hopeful that I was on the right track than I have in 10 years. I went back on gluten after less than a week off so that I could do a final round of testing for Celiac... -
ARCHIVED To Gluten Or Not To Gluten?
cait posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Long story short: I have chronic pain and fatigue and misc other health issues. My dad has Celiac. My blood tests in September were negative. Stomach symptoms have been increasing over the last year. Went off gluten a few days ago to see what would happen and am surprised to already see changes for the better. Have an appointment with a GI in a week... -
ARCHIVED Pursue Official Diagnosis?
cait posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I have had chronic pain and fatigue that I have always assumed were related to misdiagnosed Lyme Disease (diagnosis delayed 2.5 years due to idiot doctor, have gone through many different types of treatment since diagnosis, but nothing actually fixed me). My dad was diagnosed with Celiac after my Lyme Diagnosis, and I had the blood test to rule out Celiac...