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ARCHIVED Endoscopy And Gluten Full Challenge
GFBea replied to moosemalibu's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I just threw in the towel 2 days early on the gluten challenge because of pain and swelling in my legs - called the doctor to ask if I should stop and he said yes, and to get the blood test done today. Melissa my experience of eating gluten after a seven year break was that the cravings I used to experience came back full force and I found it very hard... -
ARCHIVED Endoscopy And Gluten Full Challenge
GFBea replied to moosemalibu's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
The worst is my eyes/forehead feeling really swollen and itchy - a sign that the skin rash that first alerted me to the problem could reappear. I also feel like I've swollen to twice the size. And I am so hungry! -
ARCHIVED Endoscopy And Gluten Full Challenge
GFBea replied to moosemalibu's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
just wanted to say thanks I've decided to go ahead ith the gluten challenge for as long as I can bear it because if i have an autoimmune disease id like the opportunity to be diagnosed. so far 2 days and my symptoms are in full swing but manageable. Im eating less to counteract the effect on my digestion. -
ARCHIVED Endoscopy And Gluten Full Challenge
GFBea replied to moosemalibu's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Hi Jamie - I wondered if you had any update on how this is going for you? And are you using your diet/exercise around the gluten challenge to try to offset some of the negative reaction? I have been asked to eat gluten by my doctor for a few weeks so that she can test me for celiac. I've had five years without eating any gluten apart from the odd accident...