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The red food dye scares me. Laura

Hi there, I have an opposite story. My Mom has had celiac for about 30 years and for a long time she has nagged me that I had it. I never had any symptoms and have always had a weight problem. I have had many auto immune diseases, but thought because I didn't have gut issues and was heavy, there was no way I could have it. Lo and behold, at 49 years...

I am celiac (gluten-free) AND vegetarian. Imagine all of the fun stuff (not) I get to listen to. Double whammy. Laura

Your skin looks amazingly better. You're a hottie! Good job. Laura

That was so cute. Thanks! Here's another hilarious one: Go to YouTube and look for "Sylvester, The Talking Cat". I could not believe how funny this (series) is. Sorry, I don't know how to bring it to you. I'm very computer illiterate. Go find it, you won't be sorry. Laura

(((Hugs))) Love, Laura

I forgot to mention that I have had issues with my pancreas off and on over the years and my liver enzymes are ALWAYS elevated no matter how well I eat (before gluten-free). Also, just to let you know how serious this is, my Mom is dying from cirrhosis (from celiac) and she was diagnosed around 30 years ago and has been VERY strictly gluten-free. I...

NST, Hi there and welcome. I am by no means an expert and just having found out I am celiac, I am still learning myself. BUT, as far as having it with no symptoms, I am a perfect example. I am 49 yrs. old and my body finally let me know w/ DH to get off of gluten. Looking back, there are many signs. As a child, I was diagnosed with gastritis...

Squirmingitch, What can I say, but, I LOVE YOU!!! I was just thinking about throwing away any munchies with salt on them because I can't stand this DH anymore. I'm so tired of not sleeping at night, that now I am going to seriously (not halfheartedly) watch my iodine intake. It's so good to know that I can still have a salty snack once in awhile....

OK, I'm going to see my PCP on Friday. I'll ask for copies of all of my test results. Laura

Hi Squirming, This biopsy was sent to the University of Illinois. That's all I know. Do you want me to find out more specifically where it went? Laura

I am a vegetarian who doesn't eat eggs or cows milk. I still eat cheese, unfortunately. I would like to get off of all dairy eventually. Since figuring out that I am celiac, I asked myself if I would ever go back to eating meat since my diet is so limited now. I don't think I ever could, but as soon as I find out that I don't have any soy sensitivities...

That's why I don't watch his show anymore and I had such high hopes for it. He is too vague on any subject he talks about. He trys to cram too much stuff into one show. That used to get me really mad. I wanted in depth info on certain subjects. Laura

Hi Jane, I know for a fact that there is a "Celiac Center" at the University of Chicago. I may go there myself with all of my tests to see what they tell me. My Mother actually went there when she was diagnosed 30 years ago and then it was only for children, but they were accepting some adults. Laura

I don't know, but I am 49 years old, just dx'd and I had triple bypass heart surgery at 42 years old. Coincidence? I wonder. I'll pray for you. Laura