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ARCHIVED My Immune System Is Revolting On Me!
RNRN replied to RNRN's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I did have high Iron- ever so slightly, but high. I do eat a lot of red meat (going to cut down now) but b12 is water soluble and should NEVER be high? I thought hemachromatosis too, but my Folate and TIBC were normal. Heading back to the docs again in a few weeks... sigh. -
ARCHIVED Elisa/act Lymphocyte Reactivity Testing- Anyone Heard Of This?
RNRN posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Hi Everyone- I went to my doctor recently and had my second Celiac blood test. I have been gluten free for about 9 months now. My first test was "inconclusive" because of a low IgA. My second test is negative- but again, Im gluten free now. My doctor does not want me to have to eat gluten again for a months, so he suggested ELISA/ACT Lymphocyte reactivity... -
ARCHIVED Vit D Levels
RNRN replied to MominSoCal's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I agree- Vitamin D has a large "normal" range- 35-100. My doctor agrees that higher normal levels, 70-99, provide more cold and flu protection. Here on the East Coast its getting to be vitamin D season- the days are short and my doctor wants me to increase my 2500u/day! It looks like your in Cali- you could either supplement her D and go back to your... -
ARCHIVED My Immune System Is Revolting On Me!
RNRN replied to RNRN's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
It has been awhile since I have responded- and I wanted to say that I did get a chance to read your posts before I went to my doctor and they were very helpful- Thank you so much! Unfortunatly, despite ALL of the information, and my wonderful PCP, Im still in a state of confusion. Sigh. I see that many people get this way before/during diagnosis, and... -
ARCHIVED My Immune System Is Revolting On Me!
RNRN posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Hello. I am hoping to find (if nothing else!) some peace of mind here. I am a 33yo female with a history of hypothyroidism (x 10 years now.) Ever since my thyroid went bad, I've had some weird on and off chronic symptoms (mostly joint and muscle pain, indigestion and thinning hair) that have not been able to be explained, but also have only slightly...