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  1. SMDBill
    I essentially started researching on my own to find out what was making me feel so badly. I first feared fibromyalgia because my sister has it, but my symptoms varied too much to think it was that. I found celiac symptoms to almost mirror how I was feeling and after a lot of research I went gluten-free. I did it wrong because I should have gotten tested first...
  2. SMDBill
    I don't believe gluten intolerance leads to the vitamin deficiency and anemia often suffered by celiacs. Although the pain and suffering from ingestion seem to be similar in both, the damage done in celiacs within the intestines, and specifically to the intestinal wall, seems to be what sets them apart. However, leaky gut is still a symptom of intolerance...
  3. SMDBill
    My only issue would be the gluten challenge. After 5 weeks gluten-free I got glutened and it was excruciating. I am not sure I could do it again, especially day after day. The one time on accident with a tiny amount (crumb or two) was horrible so going back to gluten is not something I'd be very open to. I also think I had DH on my feet. I had deep, firm...
  4. SMDBill
    So I'm 7 weeks in to being gluten-free and decided I need to get diagnosed officially. My goal is to find out what vitamins or minerals I am deficient in and what strategies the gastro recommends when I get glutened. I read several places that the antibodies tested for will be present up to 6-12 months after being gluten-free. Since I'm in my second month...
  5. SMDBill
    That's a pretty easy question to answer!!! LOL. Interestingly, the article mentions that there are people who know they have an issue with food, for us it's gluten, and yet they will eat the food with a comment similar to, "I'm going to pay for eating this." That's just a situation I cannot imagine putting myself into. I crave so many wonderful foods and...
  6. SMDBill
    I'm not sure re-introducing gluten would remove fatigue even in a person with no issues with gluten. Removing gluten does not cause fatigue and proper supplementation should alleviate any issues, along with a proper diet and care to keep gluten out. What I wonder more, as mentioned already, is if you could also be lactose intolerant or have severe reactions...
  7. SMDBill
    Wow KMMO320, that's some rough punishment you've endured lately. I will give the some ibuprofen or something a shot, but my pain lasted 3-4 days so I kinda fear doing it to myself. That cake incident had to be pretty scary when you caught yourself.
  8. SMDBill
    I'm not sure about the pain part, but the green poo is perfectly normal. I began taking iron when I went gluten-free and that's exactly what happened. I read that iron can also contribute to C. Anyway, when I got glutened the green also went away, which showed I was not absorbing properly.
  9. SMDBill
    Thanks everyone! Your ideas will come in handy for next time.
  10. SMDBill
    As mentioned in a few of my posts, I self diagnosed. My symptoms all pointed to it, I went gluten-free and they all (plus some I didn't know were symptoms) disappeared. I got glutened and they all returned. I can tell I'm not absorbing again from the glutening so my iron and other levels are out of whack. Anyway, appointment made for 5 November with the...
  11. SMDBill
    I was told the fryer for fries is in front of the fryer for everything else. THey never mentioned how they cook the sweet potato fries, but my concern is if those items in the rear fryer are lifted across the fryer for fries, which is dedicated to just fries, what happens if some of that grease or some of the breading drops in the fryer for fries? I'm sure...
  12. SMDBill
    I had the rough skin and now I believe I had DH showing signs on my feet. I had these light brown "blisters" that I called them, but they were deep in the skin rather than surface blisters. They itched and were red around them. I also had daily headaches and occasional (monthly) migraines. Fatigue, drainage, muscle weakness/soreness. gluten-free solved each...
  13. SMDBill
    Before gluten-free, yes sometimes even heavily. After gluten-free it only showed signs the one time I've been glutened.
  14. SMDBill
    I do not have chronic sinusitis, although I have had a few bouts in the last few years. However, I had constant drainage that made me clear my throat constantly. I developed a few throat and sinus infections that were only killed by strong antibiotics. All my life I've been susceptible to strep throat, but not sure if that mattered back then that I now have...
  15. SMDBill
    One thing about that litter that may be interesting is something I saw on that show where the guy goes to different families to help with cat issues. One family in particular had a cat that was declawed and then started spraying. Their logic was that he was angry and was acting out. The guy found that not to be the case at all. They had changed his litter...
  16. SMDBill
    Thanks for the advice everyone! I plan to make an appointment for myself as soon as possible. I did some research and found that in the first few months there may be some success finding the antibodies since they keep being produced even after going gluten-free for up to 12 months. I'm only 6-7 weeks gluten-free and got glutened last week so I may have some...
  17. SMDBill
    I was glutened a week ago today. I feel so much better now, but it has been a difficult week with pain, D, C, D again, muscle weakness and pain, headache (haven't had one since gluten-free). What is your secret to healing as quickly as possible? Probiotics? Other supplements? Foods? I started taking VitaCost 20Bil probiotics and I noticed some faster healing...
  18. SMDBill
    tictax707, I feel for you. It's so frustrating! I'm still new to all this so I'm still in the initial paranoia. You sound like you've been vigilant and just had a slip of the mind that had bad results. I am sure it happens to many people, but that in no way makes anything better for you. I've only gotten gluten once and I am only now starting to absorb nutrients...
  19. SMDBill
    I have not yet heard anyone say whether they have tried, but I have seen Probiotic products that are 7-day regimens for times when the gut gets into bad shape for more reasons than just gluten. I wonder if it would be worth a shot? Today's probiotics contain millions up to 35-70 billion bacteria cells to help get the gut the type and variety of bacteria it...
  20. SMDBill
    I'm in southern Maryland and we got hit with Irene last year. The trajectory of this one looks to be going north of us, but not far enough to keep us out of it. We'll be experiencing hurricane force winds once again. We're about a mile from the Potomac River, which leads right into the Chesapeake Bay. Spent the day replacing the chainsaw blade, testing the...
  21. SMDBill
    It definitely could still be celiac. I'd ask for testing (biopsies) or find another opinion. He sounds reluctant to get to the root cause. It's gross, but it's important so I'll throw it out there. Since at least 2006 I have had occasional oily stools. I didn't understand why but I just attributed it to my lactose intolerance (since birth) and figured...
  22. SMDBill
    I'm so glad I'm not alone on this one! Well, that sounded bad because I wish it weren't the case for you, but knowing I'm not the only one dealing with those conditions at least makes me have a better sense of how big the problem is. Yesterday I got home from work and had forgotten to take my vitamins that morning. I took my keys, wallet and other things...
  23. SMDBill
    I started losing weight quickly, but I need to shed weight. I didn't want it to go too fast or the turnaround once I start introducing more food would be to quickly pack it back on so I wanted a slower approach that would gradually get it off. I eat mostly fruit, nuts and candy as a treat during the day, followed by a full dinner at night. I used to always...
  24. SMDBill
    I must be a lucky one because I'm guessing my lactose intolerance kept me away from milk long enough to not remember exactly how pure white milk should taste. I gulped some Lactaid down last night and it met my memory of how milk used to be, but that memory is probably skewed from reality from the years of passing up milk. I drank the 2% variety and I'm not...
  25. SMDBill
    Have you tried a stool softener? It may just take loosening things up in order for the gas inside the instestines to find a way out. It's not an immediate answer because they take time to work, but a suggestion nonetheless. Hope you pain subsides soon!
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