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  1. tiredofdoctors
    Yes. I have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, so I've had a LOT of them rupture. My MD explained that the fluid inside the cysts is toxic to the peritoneum of the gut. Hence, when one ruptures, it caues a lot of inflammation throughout the abdomen. The biggest concern with that, is that it can cause peritonitis, the same condition you get when your appendix...
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    Hi Claire I almost hope that your celiac biopsy is positive, too. I hate to say that, though. At least you would get some definitive answer. Did you read about the MR Spectroscopy in gluten ataxia patients? It was really interesting. It said that, even though they did not show significant cerebellar degredation on a traditional MRI, this test showed...
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    Q: What do you call the guy who graduated at the bottom of his class? A: Doctor
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    Claire -- I agree completely. My mother, she's a gem. The only problem that I have with her is that she continues to say "I know you're going to get better. I know you're going to walk again." I feel this implied pressure to hurry up and get well, because she can't stand watching it. My daughter, on the other hand, resents the living daylights out of...
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    Claire -- I am so sorry. What a jerk. When I had my endoscopy, the GI doc said that I had mild inflammation, but it wasn't anything to worry about, and didn't need further follow-up. He also told me that, given the meds I had been taking, it was an appropriate amount. I think that guy should have at least taken 1-2 samples -- he was RIGHT THERE. Those...
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    I'm glad you got some positive results! Good luck to you . . . Keep us posted as to what the findings are!
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    I'm sorry you had a marginal (nice term) visit with the dietician. My thought with the intolerance to nuts is that your gut is probably so inflamed -- nuts are REALLY hard on your intestines. People with Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis (inflammation) of the large intestine are FORBIDDEN to eat nuts because they're so hard on the intestines. With...
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    ChelsE, you did GREAT! Way to go!!
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    Aveda lipstick. I love it, and because it contains peppermint oil, would lick my lips, because it tasted good!
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    Actually, they JUST sent me Dove deodorant -- I got it in the mail yesterday. Can you believe that????????
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    According to the Pharmacist, Lyrica is similar to Neurontin, but it has a mechanism that is supposed to work better/easier/longer in the body. The neurologist gave it to me because I was having so much nerve pain. He had referred me BACK to my rheumatologist. The rheumy was poking around on my muscles -- I kept telling him, you have to poke harder than...
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    Brandon -- thank you VERY MUCH for the information. Went to their website and signed up for their weekly ads online. Didn't see where I could put in for gluten-free, but will contact them to see if I can. At any rate, I had no idea that they had so many gluten-free products. Thank you for the information -- you rock! Lynne
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    Sounds HORRIBLE. Hope you feel better soon . . . . Lynne
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    I should be so lucky. I struggled with eating difficulties when I was in my late 20's, early 30's. Now, I feel like I'm right back there, because I don't FEEL like eating. The only difference . . . . I am GAINING weight. Boy am I hacked!
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    If I'm not mistaken, it's either in the Gluten Free Bible, or Gluten-Free Living. Will have to check it out . . . Sorry to scare you . . . . Lynne
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    Yeah, I got something of the same answer. I wrote back Hi! Thanks for getting back to me!! I wish you wouldn't be so perky when you are talking about something which can ultimately lead to my death. Gluten destroys a portion of my brain, and I wish that your company, being responsible to its consumers, would investigate further whether you buy ingredients...
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    Check what the main ingredients are in some of the things you're eating. I made brownies made with Garfarva flour (Garbanzo beans and farva beans) -- they were delicious. My nephews ate a LOT of them -- and they were up farting all night! With regard to drug lists, I posted the information from my appointment with the dietician, it's under the "doctors...
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    I love this forum!!!!! I was telling my husband some of these answers -- his response "It's nice to know that we're not the only strange couple out there." I mean, we cheer when I finally go! I used to have the IBS/C thing -- that's' why it's so different for me. For the longest time, I used to wish it would just go away . . . THAT falls under the...
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    My doctor gave me 5-days worth of samples of all the meds out, told me to get back to her with the one that worked the best. I can't remember all that she gave me (there were about 7 or 8), but Zyrtec won hands down. I also take Mucinex if I'm just having some increased sinus congestion -- since guaifenassen (sp?) thins mucous, it helps to let the sinuses...
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    Can't remember if Zantac or Prilosec worked better for me. Know that on one list, it says that Nexium contains gluten -- took it for 90 days prior to my dx. Tums doesn't contain gluten, if you need a quick fix. I don't get the mint ones, either -- they're terrible for your stomach. The fruit ones are pretty yummy, actually. (Sad that you get so used...
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    God, Mother Earth AND our relatives & ancestors (and my husband for kissing me after eating Penn Station Sub) . .. . can you get an award from dead ancestors and make the people who were in the will give it to you?????????
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    My son's pediatrician (a bazillion years ago) told me that GT was due to allergic rhinitis, and that the pH of the mouth changes because of the post-nasal drip. Don't know if it was true or not, the guy was a jerk . . .. . . . Lynne
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    That is really good information broken down into a very "reader-friendly" way. Thank you very much. . . . Lynne
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    I am NOT a doctor, but these are the minimum tests I would request: SMA 18 TSH T3 T4 Thyroid antibodies (I think Sedimentation rate is in the SMA 18) Rheumatoid Factor IGg IGa Anti-Transglutaminase antibodies (don't know the abbreviation) Anti-Emdomysial Antibodies Antigliadin antibodies Anticholinesterase Antibodies Brain MRI Don't know...
  25. tiredofdoctors
    That is GREAT! I am so happy that you have such a good doctor. It makes life a lot easier. The picture of the boys is soooooooo cute!
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