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ARCHIVED Testing - Is It Worth It? (Newbie Here)
nottoosoupy replied to i3oogieDown's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I went gluten free on my own as well and would not go back regardless of a diagnosis. My symptoms are a little less severe than yours - usually lasts for 3 days only and begins the day after eating gluten by accident. Even still, I was unwilling to go back on it to get the blood panel done. I did have an endoscopy 6 months after going gluten free which... -
ARCHIVED Like So Many Others...
nottoosoupy replied to nottoosoupy's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
My experience is similar but I am hypo-thyroid. It has never been easy for me to lose weight, but I have never had a period of time where I have been unable to lose weight prior to about 2-3 years ago. I have gained 45 lbs in the last 6 years and I cannot lose it. Dr.'s and others look at me like I am stupid. I have done weight watchers, ditched alcohol... -
ARCHIVED Like So Many Others...
nottoosoupy replied to nottoosoupy's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
This is great information and support - thank you so much! I truly appreciate it. Not like friends and family aren't supportive - I am lucky that way, but honestly it isn't like talking with people that actually understand the issues you have - it is so hard to explain to someone who has not experienced it. Thanks again -
ARCHIVED Like So Many Others...
nottoosoupy replied to nottoosoupy's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Thanks very much for the warm welcome - I should have mentioned that I am hypo-thyroid, have been for many years although have not ever been tested for Hashimoto's. I will mention that to my endocrinologist for sure. Thank you!! -
ARCHIVED Like So Many Others...
nottoosoupy posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
So like so many others on this forum and elsewhere, i am struggling to get diagnosed. Not sure my story helps anyone else or if anyone can offer me any advice but I figured talking about it might help someone I have been having severe digestive issues for a couple of years including heartburn (never had it before in my life) and multiple, sometimes extremely...