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  1. nvsmom
    Hi Caturday, I was tested for acromegaly using the glucose tolerance test for growth hormone supression. Those with acromegaly don't suppress (usually) their GH after the sugar drink and I did so it is assumed I don't have acromegaly. I don't have a lot of sympytoms, and the ones I do have are really mild and vague - it could be attributed to other things...
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    LOL That sounds about the same as our temps up here. BUT tomorrow is supposed to hit -3C, which I think is in the mid 20s F. Woo Hoo! The snow might melt a bit!
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    Yeah, symptoms can take a few days to show up, and then they can build over time. At least you'll get to enjoys some holiday food.
  4. nvsmom
    Its 8:00pm, -18C and dropping. Brrrrr. It was so cold yesterday that the heater fan in my van froze - I had no hot air blowing in! The annoying part was that I couldn't de-fog my windshield so I had to drive with my windows rolled part of the way down! LOL It thawed enough to work later on after I'd driven 20km and then parked it in the sun. Its...
  5. nvsmom
    I think Karen is right, it is not the morning foods that are bothering you but probably the foods you ate the day before.
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    You're well on your way. Looks good.
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    I agree with both of the previous posts, get the full celiac blood panel done and be patient with the thyroid problems. Changes in thyroid meds need a good 6 weeks to affect your system and the tests. You might still need some med tweaking. Plus, when I started on Synthroid, my body was thrown for a loop and I felt pretty badly for a while; increased hair...
  8. nvsmom
    Sorry you are feeling poorly. If you are retesting, you'll need to be consuming gluten in the 2-3 months prior to testing - don't stop too soon if it is not too hard on your body. There are over 300 symptoms of celiac disease. It could be... Open Original Shared Link
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    Ugh, and those (hundreds of) comments... Such ignorance.
  10. nvsmom
    Happy late birthday. I'm glad they treated you!
  11. nvsmom
    I take Erfa's Thyroid, its the Canadian equivalent of Armour. I take 150mcg per day. When he first switched me to Thyroid it was a bit high, and I was hyper for a couple of weeks, but it hasn't disagreed with my system in any noticeable way. Oh no wait, I had a bunch of hair loss when I switched from Synthroid to Thyroid, but I also had significant hair...
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    Yep. LOL Most doctors would see the TSH and start worrying it is too low. I would want a really good explanation (that I agreed with) if he wantsto lower your dose, or even keep it the same. You might want to consider Armour. Maybe it was something in that artificial T3 that didn't agree with you? When I was on Synthroid there was one dose that made...
  13. nvsmom
    Not all doctors insist on the biopsy if you've had positive blood tests; although most still do. The biopsy is not a perfect test though, it can miss up to 1 in 5 celiacs, but for those who doubt their diagnosis it can be helpful. I am guessing that your positive test was the tTG IgA (anti-tissue transglutaminase immunoglobulin A). It is the most common...
  14. nvsmom
    Muffins were yummy, but I was nervous at how it would work so I added about a 1/3c flax meal and an extra egg. I surprised how light this muffin was!
  15. nvsmom
    I went looking to see how your tests compared to the past and pasted it here for ease. This is from August - you were on 112 mcg then? Name Value Reference Range TSH 1.300 0.450-4.500 uIU/mL T4,Free(Direct) 1.38 0.82-...
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    If the range for the FT4 was 0.09-1.7, then her FT4 looks fine. TSH ranges vary hugely. My lab's normal range is (I think) 0.2-6.0, but I was still quite hypo at 2 point something, although my doctor wouldn't believe me. Most ranges are narrower such as 0.5 to 3 or 2.5. Your daughter's lab's range is a bit broader than many. People with thyroid...
  17. nvsmom
    I don't quite understand this test either. It does claim to be an in vitro test... The SQI Celiac Panel is an in vitro diagnostic test to determine, in human serum, the amount of IgA and IgG immunoglobulins of antibodies generated by the body against deamidated gliadin peptide (DGP) and tissue transglutaminase (tTG)
  18. nvsmom
    Nicely said, Peter. My oldest is a junior cadet and is excited to be in another Remembrance Day ceremony. He's so proud to wear his little naval uniform and the poppy... He was a bit disappointed this year when the weather changed (it's -25C with the windchill) and he had to cover up his uniform with a snowsuit and a balaclava. LOL
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    Good luck!
  20. nvsmom
    I don't know... I would want to see the range for her FT4, and maybe some FT3 results, before saying she is hyper, especially if she in on Armour or a T3 replacement. I judge my med dose on how I feel and where my FT3 is at. If it is in the 50-75% range of my lab's normal reference range then I feel pretty good regardless of what my TSH says. The last...
  21. nvsmom
    If you choose to get retested, consider getting more blood tests done. That AGA IgA test is an old test and considered to be less reliable (because of it's high false negative rate). Some doctors think the AGA tests can indicate non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) as well as celiac disease, so if you are feeling better gluten-free, that is something to...
  22. nvsmom
    Mmm. I think I'll try that tomorrow. Thanks.
  23. nvsmom
    My immediate symptoms are not severe and consequently I was not diagnosed until I was almost 40, after I developed arthritis, thinning hair, bad skin, fatigue, hashimoto's and a another autoimmune disease that was life threatening. I used to just get a stomach ache sometimes after a meal, and then it became after most meals, and I did not eat a bunch of gluten...
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    I like to use a brownie mix (Glutino I think?) and turn it into a small cake. The box calls for about 1/4c oil and 2 eggs but I increase the eggs up to about 4 or even 8 if I use coconut flour. I add baking powder, 1/2-3/4c golden flax meal, and 1/4 c chia meal if I have it. I often add 1-2 scoops (1/4-1/2c) chocolate protein powder too. It makes a dense...
  25. nvsmom
    That all looks negative to me too. As long as you were still consuming gluten (over the last 2-3 months) when you were tested, then it should be accurate. If you are a celiac who has been eating gluten-free, or even gluten-light, for some time, it could cause false negative tests. If in doubt, you could still request an endoscopic biopsy. Occasionally...
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