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Hannah, You should be happy that you have a diagnosis. I know you feel awful and it is overwhelming. I think most of us go through this. I found out in April and I was misearable just like you. In my case it has taken a long time to feel better. It is now 7 months later, and I have to report that I feel about 70% better, but i have more to go. Celiac disease...

I have been gluten free since april with not too much improvement in GI symptoms. I reached out for an allergy test and when I spoke with the doctor there, she stated that I really should be on a bland food diet. Since going gluten-free i have been eating fruits, vegetables, nuts, and meats constantly. I have lost 25 lbs from the diet but my intestinal tract...

Thanks everyone. I have an appointment with a dietitian on friday. I wrote this post last thursday after feeling like I took a major step backwards. Things improved a whole bunch on friday and I felt good. It just shows that it is quite an up and down thing while my body heals. All I can link it to was a glass of whisky i had the night before. I have read...

Thanks guys. I just received and email from the dr. and to his credit, this is what he says: "This is not the classic finding in celiac disease, but it certainly could represent mild, early, or partially treated celiac disease. The real test is how much better you do on the diet. Since you are feeling definite improvement, I think you do have perhaps...

Skylark, So i got my records from Kaiser today and wanted to share them for your input. I quote: (and this is ALL it says) "the duodenal biopsies show focal partial villous blunting, the significance of which is unknown. the majority of specimen shows no evidence of villous blunting. please refer to the clinical information for additional diagnostic assessment...

Thanks, I agree and asked him for the report straight up. My problem is i have Kaiser and can't go to a new doctor. They are a closed system. maybe I could ask for a second opinion but thats about it. I really need to get the biopsy report and read it for myself. I am also just frustrated that there is no clue as to the follow up. what do I do with my diet...