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ARCHIVED Fever And Gluten Accident?
egardner replied to kaylee's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
I am a nursing student, so I'm no pro yet, but we recently studied fevers. A common cause of a high fever is pain. Yes, really, you don't have to have an infection, wound, just be in pain. Children frequetly spike fevers associated with pain(ie-his stomach pains) as it is a nonspecific body response, meaning it happens in response to almost anything as a... -
ARCHIVED Before My Endoscopy...
egardner replied to egardner's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Thanks guys! I've been like this for so long, what's two more weeks to ensure accuracy! -
ARCHIVED Diagnosis Or Allergies?
egardner replied to GFprincess's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
I am new to all of this but I wanted to let you know that I had allergy testing two years ago before celiac disease was even being discussed. I came back positive for soy, milk, several types of nuts, and many beans. My GI Dr. now says he feels those results may be related to celiac disease. Maybe that will happen with you too. Also, I noticed you said you... -
ARCHIVED Before My Endoscopy...
egardner posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I have just recieved a positive antibody test after years of GI problems. I am having my endoscopy and biopsy in the next few weeks(I am a nursing student and they are trying to work around my exams) The nurse said I should begin avoiding gluten and wheat, but I am afraid after what I have read in research that may affect the outcome of my biopsy. Should...