Lisa

Deb:

I am sorry that you have been had a long line of sleep problems. This has not been one of mine, but quite the opposite.

Therefore, I am not the one to answer you questions, but perhaps others will post with similar experiences.

Be patient, there are others out there.

Thanks, Tiffany..it will work itself out. Hows the new hair cut, post one for us.

After many, many, many months being gluten free with out issues.....I choose poooorly.

Shopping and very hungry, I decided to attempt to choose wisely. Nope. The mall has a food court and I walked around and around and every one was giving out food samples. Nope, none for me.

So, after much thought, I choose a baked potato with philly steak and onion on it, with cheese sauce. I told the guy that I had a "wheat allergy" (sometimes, it's just easier). He washed the utensils and put on fresh gloves as he said he had other "clients" that request the same. Heck, sounds good.

Well, 24 hours later, the big bad flaming D is back. Heck, it has been a long time since this has happened. Tummy, is still talking very loud.

Tomorrow, I will have the shakes and as I work, it will be hard to count back money (brain fog), and I will be very dull minded.

I did not post this for people to post and make me feel better. I posted this because, I broke a personal rule. Which is "when in doubt, don't". I was feeling better and I got slack and it most likely put me back medically a month or so in the healing process. That gluten is burning it's way through my system. Shame on me.

Enough said, but I do have a question: Since I am home now, for the evening, should I take an Imodium or drink a lot of water and try to flush as best I can, while at home. Tomorrow may be another issue as I will be working.

Moral of the story is "don't cheat", because there are too many accidents that can grab your a**, when you're not looking.

I spell just about as well as I choose/chose, whatever

ana:

There are many emotion that run through celica. Being emotional and sometimes depressed is certainly one of the main symptoms. Your system is way out of wack and your body is not getting the vitamins or nutrients that you body need to function is a natural way.

If you would like to choose the gluten free diet, we will be there and willing to get you off to a good start. "Nini" has a wonderful beginners kit that she can e-mail you.

Take heart, we have all been in your shoes.

PS: Other than the experts in the field, we know more about celiac than most doctors do. (my doctors, do)

After many, many, many months being gluten free with out issues.....I choose poooorly.

Shopping and very hungry, I decided to attempt to choose wisely. Nope. The mall has a food court and I walked around and around and every one was giving out food samples. Nope, none for me.

So, after much thought, I choose a baked potato with philly steak and onion on it, with cheese sauce. I told the guy that I had a "wheat allergy" (sometimes, it's just easier). He washed the utensils and put on fresh gloves as he said he had other "clients" that request the same. Heck, sounds good.

Well, 24 hours later, the big bad flaming D is back. Heck, it has been a long time since this has happened. Tummy, is still talking very loud.

Tomorrow, I will have the shakes and as I work, it will be hard to count back money (brain fog), and I will be very dull minded.

I did not post this for people to post and make me feel better. I posted this because, I broke a personal rule. Which is "when in doubt, don't". I was feeling better and I got slack and it most likely put me back medically a month or so in the healing process. That gluten is burning it's way through my system. Shame on me.

Enough said, but I do have a question: Since I am home now, for the evening, should I take an Imodium or drink a lot of water and try to flush as best I can, while at home. Tomorrow may be another issue as I will be working.

Moral of the story is "don't cheat", because there are too many accidents that can grab your a**, when you're not looking.

ana:

With a positive blood test done. The choice is yours. An endoscopy exam and biopsy is considered the "gold standard" with regards to DX. Positive blood work is also a very good indicator that you have Celiac Disease.

Your doctor is correct, in stating that in order to have an accurate biopsy, you must remain on a gluten filled diet. The biopsy, with show you the extend of the damage to your small intestines, whereas a blood test will not.

Many people here have accepted their blood work as confirmation and have elected not to continue with the biopsy. It is a matter of choice, and course as well, financial.

If you elect not to continue testing, you can go on the gluten free diet immediately and begin healing. The diet is not as daunting as it appears. We are all here to help you and others along that road. Trust me. We have all been there.

I hope that this was helpful, and please stay in touch. We have a lot of great people, who have a lot of good answers.

Hellman's Mayo is listed on the Gluten Free Product List for 2006, as gluten free.

Hellman's Mayo is listed on the Gluten Free Product List for 2006, as gluten free.

Hellman's Mayo is also listed on the Celia/Sprue Association Product List, as gluten free.

I can't help you with your numbers, but I too have similar defficiences.

First I would like to welcome you. You have found your way to the right place.

Celiac has over 200 symptoms and you sure have quite of few of them. From what you have described, it is very likely that you have Celiac, although I cannot DX you.

My suggestion would be to read every thing you can on this sight and see "if the shoe fits".

There are many many very informed good folks here that are always willing to help.

The hickups?...don't know about that one

Good luck.

I have used it without issues.

My sister (JoAnn) is on the left (long brown hair) My daughter (Madeline now 2 1/2) is on the right. It's an old picture

They are both beautiful. Thanks

And, yes they are beautiful.

Without a dissertation, thanks for keeping me laughing., You are truley a one man road show.

L.

Sorry, but not near close. I do envy your surroundings.

L

Carrie, where are you goining.

I remember my grandfather used to do this - every time he ate he'd sweat profusely. So much so that beads of sweat would roll down his face. I've always wondered what caused that - and I've never seen it with anybody else.

I, certainly am not in the profuse area here, but still is quite perplexing to me. If I may ask, and I do hope that your grandfather is still with you, but if not, may I asked "how is is not with you".

L

It's his sister.

Oops...which one, the beautiful babe, or the glorious chick...Iz donno.

Susan - The moment you mentioned your poison oak "what will happen" experiment I instantly thought of this. And as luck would have it YouTube Obliged!

Open Original Shared Link

Richard:

Beautiful chick and glorious babe (in whatever order), how did you make that happen?

L

I used to get something similar happening...turned out to be my blood sugar spiking up. After many blood sugar tests and visits to all sorts of doctors, what we learned is that my blood sugar levels are fine (meaning they never go too high) but the problem was that when I ate, the blood sugar didn't rise slowly. Instead it spiked quickly, usually as I was eating.

The fix to the problem was to make sure that everytime I ate something, it included a fat, a protein and a carb. this way the protein and fat would slow down the reaction of blood sugar from the carb. What this means is that you can't just eat carbs all alone. This includes potato chips, cookies, fruit, a glass of milk, low-fat yogurt, etc. But to make these things acceptable, just eat a slice of cheese, or drizzle with olive oil, or add butter, or have a slice of luncheon meat, or a couple bites of leftover chicken, etc.

If this is indeed what is going on with you...it might be caused by eating 'gluten-free' packaged goods that are very high in carbs. Also, low-fat foods can be very high in carbs too.

Oh, and if you like your coffee or tea sweetened with sugar, the way to slow down the blood-sugar response is to use a full-fat heavy cream instead of milk. the fat will slow down the sugar.

Hope this helps...

Thanks for your reply. I just had some blood work done any my glucose level was 92 (range 71-116), so I guess it appear within range. Maybe the the blood sugar can jump around a bit and not be at a constant level? Very interesting

In the spring semester my star student stopped coming to class and turning in assignments. I contacted her to see if she was ok, and she came into the office to speak with me about her performance in the class. We, as university instructors, are not supposed to speak to students about their personal lives in almost any capacity--because of issues of legal liability. Nevertheless, this student, embarassed about her performance, knowing that I had reached out to her, told me that she had suffered a particularly horrendous trauma. It was crushing for me to hear her story, and I did not, by any means, press her to tell me anything about her personal life. At first, I gave her the standard line about the need to seek psychological counseling, which could be provided through the university (i.e. what we are told to say in these situations). Nevertheless, being a human being, I simply could not help but try my best to comfort her and encourage her--I looked at her and saw myself as a junior in college and just thought about what I'd want to hear from someone who was willing to listen.

Eventually, she could not hold it together enough to attend class at all, and I offered to defer her grade, giving her the maximum amount of time to make up the work she'd missed (something that I've only done on one other occasion). Though she didn't complete two minor assignments, she produced "A" work on the final project and she handed it in to me on the last possible day (yesterday). She also thanked me, via email, for being understanding and said that she was seeking treatment but that it wasn't working, so she was just going to try to push through the rest of college before seeking more in-depth treatment options. In response, I was as encouraging as possible, and I told her to feel free to contact me in the future.

I understand why universities have these rules in place--personnel completely untrained in counseling should not be trying to diagnose/advise students in crisis--they need professionals for that. At the same time, it just breaks my heart to see this excellent student with so much potential suffering in this way. I know from previous conversations that she comes from the inner city and is supporting herself through college both financially and emotionally. I guess I just feel powerless in this situation. If any of you pray, "Sarah" could sure use some divine assistance right now.

Sometimes you have to do what you do, and sometimes you need to follow your gut instincts. I have one just graduated in the 7 year plan , with adhd issues, (due to class exemtions with dx) and one still going. If you have a student that follows your heart, please follow through. You will never regret it.

I have been gluten free (or course as the best of my ability). I have always been plagued with this strange event.

When eating at home, and always gluten free, I sometimes break out into a sweat on my face and travels down on my body. It happens sooo often and don't know why. Also, when I eat out.

It is not a menopausal deal, as I started Peri-m in my 35's and have not been "productive" in 10 years. So, no hot flashes here. Been there, done that.

My hubby wanted to make some cranberry sauce that he enjoys with his yogurt in the evening. So he made it. I tasted it, and it was good. BUT, he rinsed the crans in the same col lender, that I rinse his pasta. I do not use it for anything other. OK, possible cause.

My question is: Can you get an instantaneous response, with my perspiration, almost immediately after digestion, and what is this about. Maybe tonight it may have been cross/contam. but not always.

Does any one share my experience?

Try Prilosec OTC, on the in the morning and one in the eve. It may take about a week, but it is gluten-free and might help the bloating. I too have major bloating issues, and also use gax-X (green box). I hope this will help.

Carla:

I am not anemic, as recent blood tests indicated. My thyroid is low, but still with in range of normal.

I do think that something else is cooking. My WBC is 2.62 (range 3.5-11.0l). RBC is 3.87 (range 3.80-5.20).

Something is fighting, something.

That's right - that's why you and I have a special bond - you got married on the day I was born, April 20, 1963!

Hugs.

Karen

KAREN, shut up

Rogain..I think once you start it you have to take it forever and not a temporary fix.

I do find it interesting that this started when I went off Lexipro. Maybe, I'm eating too many worms lately. I don't feel stressed, but I know that you can be, which stresses your body and you emotions don't reflect.

Just a thought

Patti:

Hi, and also looking forward to your new do. (or doo?)

I also have a question for everyone. The past two months my, thin hair is REALLY thinning. I use dove shampoo and conditioner and have been gluten free for over a year (or nothing intentional). I take b-12,folic acid and multi vit.

Has anyone has similar experiences, and if so, what do I do to stop this. One bald member of the household is enough

Thanks, L

Is this still active to how we met out spouses, ok, probly so.........

As my girls tell the story:

I met my husband, while he was hosing down his Pitts. Dropped out of college and joined the Circus and worked as a hooker on Sundays during the summer.

Sound interesting? Real version:

I met my husband when he was washing down his "Pitts" airplane (Curtis Pitts, designer of acro-plane)

He joined me at the "Flying Circus Arodrome", in Virginia. I flew in a 1929, Consolidated Feeet, bi-plane, and we did a simulation of a "air-mail pick-up" as it was done in the early years of mail delivery........AND, I worked the HOOK.

Jim was the acrobatic flyer for the show.

OOOP, I took tooo much time to post this, that the post has morfed in to...........who knows