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Kristy - Gastroscopy is just an endoscopy of your stomach, so it sounds like you already had that. Check to see if the doctor biopsied your stomach as well as your small intestines. The stomach biopsy can be positive even if the ulcer isn't visible. It probably won't make a big difference, but I used to take Pepto until the doctor told me it contains...
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How Long Does It Take For Skin To Clear Up?
JoeB replied to carrielynn's topic in Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Before I was diagnosed with celiac disease, I itched from head to toe every day and got outbreaks on my shoulders, elbows, etc. I found that using plain aloe gave me about 10 hours relief. Considering the age of your son, that may work a little better than giving him antishistamines. -
Kristy - Aside from celiac, I had a peptic ulcer about 15 years ago and I've been treated from reflux for the last 10 years, so I can sympathize with you. I've never had cramps with reflux. It bothered me at night, mostly between midnight and 4 am and it was basically stomach acid coming up my throat. The only pain was the burning in my throat...
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ARCHIVED Gluten-free Deli Meats
JoeB replied to elbar's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
All of the Boar's Head cold cuts and cheeses are gluten-free, except Dutch Loaf, Pickle and Pepper Loaf, Smoked Gruyere Cheese and Stuffed Cherry Peppers (all stuff I don't eat!). I confirmed this info with Boar's Head on 6/2/05.