GFinAus
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I am 38, have 5 kids 3 of whom have some sort of Autism Spectrum Disorder. I have a diagnosis of Aspergers myself, however feel I cope very well considering. Anxiety has been a constant plague in my life but like all things, you learn to live with it the best you can. After being one of those supermums for many years and burning the candle at both ends studying, working and raising a family my body decided that it wanted me to slow down. Worsening GI symptoms and other annoying ailments began to plague me in 2007. All this has led me to stay at home to look after my brood for now. One day I plan to return to my studies and finish a Masters in Exercise Physiology. Until then I have more than enough to keep me busy!
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ARCHIVED Gluten Challenge
GFinAus replied to GFinAus's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
Hi love2travel, from my understanding the only thing that causes villi damage is ingesting gluten, then lactose intolerance as well as fructose intolerance (I have this) can occur. It's in-tact villi that are needed for these sugars to be broken down. Once the villi heal you can go back to enjoying those things again, but sometimes the healing may not be... -
ARCHIVED Gluten Challenge
GFinAus posted a topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
I have a question about a gluten challenge. I am celiac assumed (positive DNA, symptoms on gluten diet and positive response to gluten-free diet). I didn't have the biopsy as I started on the diet, saw a response and my GE said there was no point if I was feeling better and just to assume I had celiac and remain gluten-free. He did say I could do a gluten... -
ARCHIVED Hydrogen Breath Test
GFinAus replied to Skittles's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
Hi, I live in Australia, so I won't know where you need to go specifically, but I can tell you that I had my hydrogen breath test done at a lab at a hospital. Your general practitioner should be able to guide you to where a clinic is. It is a fairly lengthy test, for me it took 3 days in total. First day was a control test day, which basically ensures that... -
ARCHIVED Saying Hello From Australia
GFinAus replied to GFinAus's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
Thanks for your replies everyone GottaSki, I am really hoping that by going gluten-free my eyes will improve. Every morning, and if I ever have to get up in the night (and with 5 kids this happens more than I would like) I cannot open my eyes at all. Too bad if the house was burning down or there was an intruder, it takes me 10 minutes of massaging... -
Hi everyone, I have been browsing this forum for a while and have decided to join and share my experiences. I have been gluten-free for 3 months and feel a lot better. I still struggle with high fat meals and excess lactose, but am hoping this will all clear soon. I'm hoping to learn more about other celiacs who may struggle with associated autoimmune...
