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I can only speak to my experiences. I improved rapidly over the first month after I was diagnosed. I occasionaly have small relapses when I am "gluttened" or during times of serious stress. (some of my symptoms will reappear without a known gluten ingestion) I have a friend with celiac for whom it took almost a year for her to be completley asymptomatic,...

I have chronic eczema and controlled DH. (the rash associated with Celiac) Some things that aggravate breakouts are soaps, detergents, sweat, stress and foods. I typically go to the doc if anything is really bothering me, oozing, or when I have another symptom as well as the rash. (allergy type, pain, burning, flu feeling) The tricky thing with rashes are...

One thing I do know for sure is that "Gluten Free" has swept the celebrity world as a diet. Dr. Phil's wife, Robin, has made many references to her gluten-free diet, and she doesn't have celiac at all. She just uses it as a way to maintain her health. And I know a lot of other celebrities do as well. Just think, when a celbrity is interviewed about how they...

Ok, since the system has been updated I am a little bit computer retarded, looks like I reposted Sue's post, sorry about that. I just wanted to let you guys know that Periphreal nueropathy is highly associated with diabetes, so keep your blood sugar levels a priority and make sure you get them checked often. I bet you already knew that but just in case.....

I am 22 and have been married almost two years. (my husband is a little bit older) One of the reasons I got married young was because of my family history with pregnancies. I am so glad to hear that other women my age are worried about fertility, most people just brush me off and tell me I am to young to think of such things. I graduate from nursing school...

I have decided the whole world is really gluten intolerant, your body didn't need it to start with. Everyone I know gets an upset stomach once in awhile and it makes me curious....... Anywho, the books reccomended are very helpful to those seeking research, I read them both and learned a lot. By the way, my gyno said that celiac disease was probably the...

I know, my insurance wouldn't cover Enterolab either. I was lucky that my blood tests were pretty conclusive and my insurance did cover that bill, all 500 bucks of it! Geez louise, like we don't get it tough enough with needing expernsive food! Let's start a revolution

This is going to seem funny, but I have had serious skin problems my whole life. I often had something very similar to what you are describing in my ears. Mine was diagnosed as very dry skin aggravated by shampoo and hair products. (you have to rinse your ears out really well) I was put on a steroid cream that really helped, no problems since then. Maybe...

Bean, just so you know, I appreciated this post the first time around, and still do. Anything relavant to our bodies and disease is good to know; knowledge is power. LUAP- if you don't want suggestions, advice, etc., you don't belong on this board. That is what it is designed to do. Debating a "hot" topic is one thing, but I think we would all prefer you...

I am not sure what your symptoms were beyond fibromyalgia and depression, but if you had chronic diarrhea, keep in mind that with a gastric bypass you can experience "dumping syndrome" easily as a side effect. That is when nothing is absorbed and rapidly after you eat you have diarrhea, stomach cramps, etc., which would cause fatigue, joint pains, B12 absorbtion...

I'm with you, people always say, "I couldn't do that" and "How do you ever do that?" It's not really that hard, and I have to admit, being prepared has proven to be a hell of a lot easier for me than knowing where every bathroom in my city is Gets a little easier every day, and my health continues to improve. That makes all the reading worth it!!!

Not sure if they are but make sure you check things that say wheat free, wheat is a common allergen, like eggs, and a lot of products are wheat free but NOT gluten free! Be careful, I learned the ahrd one on that one!

For those of us who have diarrhea, nausea, vomiting upon getting glutened, that is likely the tired culprit. It wipes out your electrolytes which keep your body in check and functioning. Gatorade or Pedialyte can help with the fatigue (I havent had to try yet so I dont know if they are gluten-free, double check) Electrolyte replacement is important, and rest...

My symptoms were : constipation as a child, lactose intolerance, soy allergies, diarrhea, weight gain, achy pains all the time, headaches, nausea, vomiting=(sometimes) constant rashes, mouth sores, anemia, brain fog and concentration problems, fatigue, acid reflux, and serious infections (nasal, sinus, strep, mono, you name it) I have had it all along and...

GOOD, it's about damn time!