Lisa

Welcome Woodric,

As you most likely know, Celiac can have over 200 symptoms. One of which is a genetic tendency. I rather suspect that you have family history of digestive issues. What you have certainly has a cause and perhaps it may be gluten related.

The most valid test for Celiac or gluten sensitivity is the diet. Complete and total gluten free diet for several weeks could be the diagnoses that you may be looking for. Note I said complete and total. It is not that difficult. A "naked" diet consists of meat, eggs, fish, potatoes, rice, fresh veggies and fruit and no processed food can be done easily.

Careful consideration should be made in the kitchen for cross contamination with wooded spoons, shared toasters, chopping blocks and scratch non-stick pots and pans.

Once diagnosed or self-diagnosed, it can take several weeks to several years with complete diligence to feel healed. And it sure feels good when you get there.

It is easy to have a full celiac blood panel for a diagnoses, but you mentioned that you preferred not having a pre-existing condition with regards to your forthcoming insurance. Another thing that you may want to consider is bacteria overgrowth.

I, nor any of us can tell you that you have Celiac. Take a walk around this site and see if you fit in.

Perhaps, Jestgar (a member here) can help you.

Yes ma'am, and how can we help?

Dairy can have that same symptomatic response.

Not real computer savey here.

I went to view - text size and the list of Gluten Free Items (on the left margin) got bigger, but the post page is the same. My e-mail is also larger as I changed the setting. Post pages remain the same.

Oh yes!

This is what sent me to the doctors - flaming poop and yellow in color with no warning. It felt like all my stomach acids were leaving my body. Yup, gluten.

Suzanne,

Yes, all cokes, seven-up, sprite and pepsi are gluten free. Now, with that said some people here do react to caramel color, but it is considered safe for Celiacs.

Welcome to the forum.

Here is a list of companies who will always clearly list wheat, barley, rye and malt. It will be a great help to you when looking for safe products.

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Feel free to ask away. That's what we are all here for.

Some people here are non-symptomatic. The only reason they were diagnosed with Celiac is because other issues raised their head like thyroid, diabetes, malabsorption, fibromyalgia....

You can try the diet for several weeks and see if you find improvements in your health. But to have the blood panel or the endoscopy exam with biopsy you must remain on gluten for the bet accuracy in the testing.

I would venture to say that about 50& of active members here are self diagnosed and they feel quite content with it. The gluten free diet is the best form of diagnoses in positive dietary response.

To be honest, with the help of this forum, the diet is not as daunting as it may appear.

Joni,

I don't know if this is similar to you, but... I had been gluten free for about a year when I started to have a problem with dairy. Four months later, I could handle it with no problem. Everyone is different.

Maybe, it took me about a year to settle down from the gluten when the dairy showed itself. Try to be dairy light and see if you feel better. The flour from the cabinet should get better within a few days is that is your culprit.

Matty,

Celiac has over 200 symptoms and yes, you do have some. I would recommend that you have a full celiac blood panel. Your primary doctor can have it done. Some allergy testing may indicate some sensitivities as well. A low tolerance for cold can indicate a thyroid issue.

Read here and see if there is a fit .

I think that many doctors studied "sprue" in med school. Non-tropical Sprue, really kinda makes me laugh. Sound very exotic, doesn't it?

Someone sent me a wonderful e-mail and of course I deleted it. I am going to do this for Thanksgiving -

Place aluminum foil on the Turkey in the shape of a bikini (top and bottom). When the turkey is finished in the oven it comes like a Turkey with a tan.

What are you eating during the period while you are nursing? Are you gluten free?

If my eyes are not deceiving me...the green has softened. Think Scotts' tweeking

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Azithromycin is gluten free. Hope you feel better

I don't have any concerns regarding the color and I am sure that this is work in progress. I like it.

I do find it difficult, especially as a moderator, to read the grey thread topics (the black subtopics seem to stand out more).

The "go to last unread" is not illuminated (which tells me there is a new reply) as it was with the blue version.

I am sure that there are kinks to work out.

Does anyone know if shampoo or hair products that contain gluten can damage your scalp.

Many people here do react to gluten in shampoo or hair product. There are many options for gluten free hair products.

Welcome and Thanks. That site will help a lot of people.

Yes, there is a light.

I was diagnosed August 2005 and today I am 100% free of Celiac symptoms. I had a short time with a diary intolerance but that is now relieved.

I feel that it is an impossibility to be 100% gluten free and in the past year, I am sure that I have been exposed to gluten, yet I no longer react. As I stated on another thread (Healing And I Never Get Sick - Post Diagnosed), I have come to the conclusion that it would take repeated exposure over an unknown period of time for me to react with the usual diarrhea, fog and ataxia issues that I used to have.

Aside from other intolerance's, yes, life can be as normal as anyone. Look for the light. (let the yeti lead )

Paula,

I sympathize so much for you and I have no answers. Without creating a new level of conflict for you, but what role does his father have in this situation. Certainly, I do hope that he is sharing some of this difficult time with you and the family.

While he is in school, treat yourself to something wonderful. Get a manicure, a massage, a great lunch with a great book and a better glass of wine. Treat yourself to that something special you were wishing for for Christmas, just because.

And if you want to yell and scream, I will send you a PM.

Help, Looking for a brand name for gluten free walnuts.

Thanks in advance.

Walnuts are naturally gluten free, just read the labels for anything added.

Good going Jess!!! You go girl!

https://www.celiac.com/articles/182/1/Unsaf...ents/Page1.html

https://www.celiac.com/articles/181/1/Safe-...ents/Page1.html

This may be helpful.

Joni,

I think we have a few members here that are military wives, with their spouses posted in Iran.

Welcome Kamper!

It sounds like me that you are one of us already (just awaiting testing ). Your symptoms as well as your strong family history points in that direction.

Whether or not your testing indicates Celiac, a positive dietary response is the best diagnosis....and it don't cost a thing.

I am happy for you. It sounds like this may be the end of your discomfort and a new day.