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  1. NoGlutenCooties
    Ok... I'm not a huge drinker, but I do like to down a few now and then with friends. Ever since I was in high-school I have been able to "hold my own". For a small-framed, skinny female I can hold my liquor suprisingly well. But I had two drinks the other night and had more of a buzz than I've ever had before from just two drinks. And yes, I had eaten...
  2. NoGlutenCooties
    I actually insist on getting the specific numbers from the doctor, to include a copy of the test results, and do my own independent research. I don't trust doctors to explain - or even to really know - what the grey areas mean.
  3. NoGlutenCooties
    Just to clarify... they don't use general anesthesia for an endoscopy. They use IV sedation. Yes, it is still a drug that takes a bit to completely wear off - but they are very different animals.
  4. NoGlutenCooties
    I generally dislike and distrust doctors, but look at it from his point of view. He hasn't been given all of the information, so as far as he knows you actually don't have Celiac - you may have something else going on. I think it's actually a good sign that he'll be on the lookout for other problems and NOT just looking for Celiac. You want to know what...
  5. NoGlutenCooties
    I know for me that no one could talk me into going back on gluten, or pay me enough to make me do it - and I didn't even have any symptoms. The stuff is poison to a person with Celiac. When I went to my GI doc, I asked her - You're not going to make me do a gluten-challenge later on down the road are you? To which she replied, "Absolutely not! We do NOT...
  6. NoGlutenCooties
    I'm so new at this that I haven't had these types of experiences yet... but you guys are making me cry!
  7. NoGlutenCooties
    I agree with the others that if you're experiencing constipation then you aren't really symptom-free. (Although, when I first read "the big C" I thought you meant cancer. ) I just wanted to add that I am asymptomic other than osteopenia at 40. I have no digestive issues, no skin issues, no other health problems at all. In fact, I only got tested because...
  8. NoGlutenCooties
    I can't put my finger on where I read this but I remember seeing that a negative bloodtest is only about 70% accurate. However, a positive bloodtest is about 97% accurate. Also, it is important to get the actual numbers from the doctor (which it sounds like you did) rather than just the "positive" or "negative". There are discrepancies in what different...
  9. NoGlutenCooties
    I don't know about IBS or Crohns, but it is possible to have a positive Celiac bloodtest and not actually have the disease, although it's rare. It is even more rare to have a normal endoscopy result if you have Celiac, but from what I've read the inflamation in the small intestine can be spotty, so they have to biopsy several places and get one that is being...
  10. NoGlutenCooties
    Just wanted to add that if you get your kids tested and they test positive, then you can be reasonably sure that you have it too. At least, you're guaranteed to have the gene for it because you'll know you passed it on to your kids. (unless their father has the same issues)
  11. NoGlutenCooties
    Your Vit D is very, very low. Your total cholesterol is also very low - which may sound like a good thing, but it means you not only don't have too much bad cholesterol, you also don't have enough good cholesterol. Make sure you're getting enough good fats in your diet. (A good fish/flax/borage oil with Omega 3, 6, and 9 in it is a good start. Olive oil...
  12. NoGlutenCooties
    I've been gluten-free for about 5 weeks. The only prepared food I eat is yogurt, salad dressing, Luna protein bars, and the occasional small bowl of rice Chex. I keep it to meat, vegetables, and an apple every day. Eggs a couple times a week. For carbs I do potatoes, yams, rice, or guinoa. I've been used to cooking every night for years, so this wasn...
  13. NoGlutenCooties
    I'll caveat this with "I'm new at this" - but from everything I've read, unless the dogs are licking your mouth or you're not washing your hands after handling their food, then I would say no - they aren't making you sick. Unless you're also allergic to the dogs themselves. You may however either be ingesting other sources of gluten that you aren't aware...
  14. NoGlutenCooties
    I was recently diagnosed with Celiac and have only been gluten-free for just over a month. I've been bugging my sister to get tested and to also get her kids tested. She's a nurse and did some research on a database that she has access to through the hospital she works for and she sent me a very comprehensive report. The only part that was new to me was...
  15. NoGlutenCooties
    I love it. Bring in a big fruit bowl.
  16. NoGlutenCooties
    IMO... no - you're not being a brat. When your current card is about to run out, let your boss know that as of the end of this card he/she is going to need to find someone else to complete this task. Not in a way that sounds like you're asking permission. Not in a way that sounds confrontational. Just as a matter of fact, just giving you a head's up kinda...
  17. NoGlutenCooties
    You're on!
  18. NoGlutenCooties
    I've been taking a probiotic for years - way before I had ever heard of Celiac. It helps in digestion and boosts your immune system. The typical ones like Culturelle never did anything for me. I get the Vitamin Shoppe brand, but have used various brands over the years - something with a variety of bacteria strains in it, not just one or two. Be sure to...
  19. NoGlutenCooties
    You just made my day. I sooo hope he's right. I've been doing the calcium thing and the weights for quite some time - and I caught the Celiac early before my Vit D and other levels were low, so I'm hoping I have enough time to get this turned around before I'm in full-on menopause. I'm only 42, but I'm already getting the pre-menopausal symptoms - although...
  20. NoGlutenCooties
    Sorry... didn't realize I was responding to an old post when I first replied.
  21. NoGlutenCooties
    That's a great explanation. Sounds like you found one of the few docs who "get it" and are actually concerned about your overall health, not just what the clinical studies have been able to definitively prove. He's a keeper. BTW... I also have osteopenia - was first tested at 40 after begging and pleading with the doctor because of family history. I...
  22. NoGlutenCooties
    Just wanted to add that some people will have an initial withdrawal reaction to giving up caffeine cold-turkey, such as headaches.
  23. NoGlutenCooties
    If you try going gluten-free and there's no improvement in any symptoms - or if you don't have any symptoms to begin with - then there really is no point in going gluten-free. If you feel better when you don't eat gluten then listen to your body and don't eat gluten. That said, you should continue to get the bloodtest on a regular basis (i.e. with your...
  24. NoGlutenCooties
    It's actually more important to not go gluten-free leading up to the bloodtest than it is the endoscopy - as long as you don't wait months to get the endoscopy. I had a positive bloodtest the beginning of October and went completely gluten-free the minute I got the call from the doctor. It took 3 weeks to get into the Gastro-intestinal specialist, and I...
  25. NoGlutenCooties
    I'm new at this, having been diagnosed just over a month ago, so I'll defer to the experts. But I just had to comment on your "lame excuse" comment. Being sick as a dog is not a lame excuse. If you had cancer and was sick from kemo would you think it was a lame excuse? If you traveled overseas and got some third-world nasty bug that almost killed you...
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