Sharon LaCouture

Hi... Thanks for the responses I got. I saw my primary Friday and he ordered blood work and is setting up an appointment for an abdominal ultrasound. I had already seen my gyno-oncologist last month and had a pelvic ultrasound to rule out ovarian cancer or any other gynecological problems. Everything came back clear [although my primary read their report...

I am not diagnosed [yet] but I have good instincts, I am reasonably intelligent and have a pretty good idea of what is going on with my body. If it is as simple as modifying my diet, I can do that. I had to do it when I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes almost 7 years ago. I can do it again. I don't have a passionate love affair with food. I have some...

Great advice Cattknap:::: Unlike many on this forum, I am not unhappy, overwhelmed, or feel like my life is over because I have celiac - I find it very easy to live a gluten free life...don't have a big pity party over this - living gluten free is completely doable and delicious and with the help of your doctor and/or nutritionist, you will eventually...

I have upper stomach pain when I have a BM. [i am assuming it's my stomach] High upper right side under my ribs. It tightens up so hard it feels like a rock and it hurts like hell. It subsides after a few minutes, but while it's happening...I'd rather chew glass.

Hi Group... My name is Sharon. I am 52 years old and started exhibiting celiac symptoms within the past 6 months...well, probably a lot longer than that but seriously bothersome in the past 6 months. I always had problems with constipation, attributed it to a slow metabolism. Recently, my intestinal grief has been overwhelming. Within an hour of eating...