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  1. GladGirl
    I realize that having been diagnosed by a Hematologist who ran all the blood tests for Celiac Disease on me is not considered the "gold standard". However, after having been through surgery to remove my gallbladder and a very painful biopsy on my liver, I really didn't feel the need to go through yet another "invasive" procedure. Some have questioned me...
  2. GladGirl
    Well, I about "clicked' my heels when leaving the Dr's office today! My AST was 111 when I was diagnosed, (normal level is 40) and today the results are 42!! My ALT was 132 (norm is 40) and today its 60!! Wow, what a difference in three months just being gluten free!! Also my LDL Chol went down to 134 and HDL up to 49!! The other good number....although...
  3. GladGirl
    My bloodwork was done through the office of a hemotologist and his lab. My IGA was positive big time! Because of my liver biopsy and the bloodwork they did not feel it necessary at this time for me to have another invasive procedure. My liver enzymes are hopefully showing diminished in this next bloodwork. I am however, going to seek a gastro Dr. I have...
  4. GladGirl
    I certainly felt better with the more extrememe right side pain gone from it, but my liver enzymes were still getting worse soon after that, and every year they were a bit higher, and then my cholesterol too. Now that I have been gluten free for three months, my right side is not painful any longer, so my bloodwork next week hopefully shows the AST and ALT...
  5. GladGirl
    Three months into this now after being dxd. The first week I lost 11 lbs! I am sure it was due to edema in my body tissues, but like many here have said, I stopped all "processed" foods and made my meals to include eggs, fish, steamed veggies (thank God for my steamer), and yogurt. I have also dabbled with making my own bread with rice flour, and other...
  6. GladGirl
    Oh, yes! Gallbladder and liver issues are certainly associated with celiac disease. Interestingly enough, when I was having the on-set issues with my gallbladder about 7 years ago, the association with that and slightly elevated liver enzymes did not even "trigger" a Dr. (I saw three to include the surgeon) to the fact that I may have Celiac Disease. I...
  7. GladGirl
    Thank you Lucky! Yes, and that is the "case" for me. It sure did take quite awhile for the dx on the correct side of things. I am just so sorry my gallbladder is gone...but, I am doing quite well without it. But you were smart to go to a gastro in midstream, I just didn't have any "IBS" symptoms!! But, my cholesterol levels did go up and my liver enzymes...
  8. GladGirl
    Isn't that the MOST annoying and "hurtful" situation?? I understand that many people do not actually tell the truth if they are "aloholics", but when a Dr. sees the ALT/AST ratio, that in itself should tell them. My ALT is higher that my AST which indicates "fatty infiltration" rather than alcoholism; but if you try to remind the Dr. of that...ummmmm.....
  9. GladGirl
    Oh, yes, I do now Birdie!! When I read up on how the "leaky gut syndrome" which is caused by the gluten intolerence and therefore can generate the body into storing fat since it feels threatened by malnourishment...it made so much sense! My poor liver, all these years...anyway, I feel so much better in just 8 weeks of being gluten free. The inflammation...
  10. GladGirl
    Mitzi, Oh, yes, I agree!! Statins are certainly not a place I want to go!! Can you believe it?? When I mentioned that statins can cause more liver problems to my Dr. he actually "yelled" at me, saying do you want me to help you or not?? I told the Dr. I work for about this, and he said, he thinks my Dr. is in over his head. Ya think?? Thing is, this...
  11. GladGirl
    I am so sorry you were in the ER...and welcome to the new gluten-free Family! So, you went gluten-free three days ago? Just want to say, you must know your body when through some serious trauma just recently. Given that, healing must take place...and that requires time. Did the Dr's say anything about your consumption of liquids??? Increasing them...
  12. GladGirl
    I understand your questioning, I have been doing this myself beind newly diagnosed in my late adult years. I have been reading up on so many clinical studies about this autoimmune disease. One link I would like to share that explains the gliadin process of our problems is about the "leaky gut syndrome":Open Original Shared Link Because my liver has...
  13. GladGirl
    >>>Jigsaw Thank you for welcoming me to this site. I actually have spent time here and have read so much about other experiences here. Along with that the many links and reports here are helpful as well. I read some of your other posts and realize you are so new at this too! The journey we are on is certainly a challenge. There can never...
  14. GladGirl
    This is a good topic, especially for today! Being Mother's Day, I was invited to my middle daughter's home along with her in-laws. Since I was newly diagnosed, the results for my daughters have not been determined, but there are some possible symptoms yet unexplained for anything else. This was an affair of about 25 people today. My daughter said, Mom...
  15. GladGirl
    Something that has helped so many of my friends who were "trying"...and my own daughters; advice from a Dr. of mine, said simply, "concentrate on every other day"...lol! In other words about a week or week and a half after your last period, you should be the most fertile...then you and your hubby should "have fun" every other day...I have to tell you, a...
  16. GladGirl
    Well, a new journey late in life!! I remember hearing my Uncle telling me about 15 years ago that he was diagnosed as a Celiac and when I asked he told me he could not eat wheat products. My reply to him was "I hope I never get that disease, I love breads too much!" And now here I am making new types of breads gluten free. My symptoms? Where do I start...
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