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  1. YankeeDB
    Lindsey, some of those symptoms sound like diabetes which sometimes accompanies celiac disease. Check this out: Open Original Shared Link "Some diabetes symptoms include: Frequent urination Excessive thirst Extreme hunger Unusual weight loss Increased fatigue Irritability Blurry vision If you have one or more of these diabetes symptoms...
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    Before I was diagnosed, I was hitting the caffeine quite a bit. Might be short term solution to get you through it. Not the best solution, I know.
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    A friend of mine who is very food/diet conscious introduced me to the idea of getting a food dehydrator and brought me samples to try. The samples were FABULOUS! Watermelon--sweeter than fresh (the sugar is more concentrated); zucchini--yummy crunchy chips; tomatoes--very good also (not a tomato fan though); onions--amazingly strong flavor; grapes--like...
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    Other food intolerances can make one tired. I do best if I avoid milk/dairy, yeast (including vinegar, sigh), eggs, and soy. The York labs test confirmed this and also showed I react to pears, sunflower seeds, and cashews which are not things I usually eat so I never noticed.
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    Dustin, The risk of cancer might not be the only possibility in your future if you do have celiac disease and continue eating gluten. My mother was never diagnosed (as I have been) although she had many symptoms, particularly bowel problems. celiac disease has been linked to the following conditions, all of which my mother had beginning around age...
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    For people trying to gain weight with digestive problems, I like to recommend coconut oil. It's an easily digested fat. You can eat it straight or in a salad dressing (but will have to figure out a low-acid accompaniment besides vinegar) or use it to stir fry. I echo the recommendation to be checked for other food allergies. From a York labs test I...
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    I'm on Actonel and having these side effects: fatigue, vivid dreams, occasional headaches, mild diarrhea. Of course, it's hard to say for certain if these symptoms are from the drug or a gluten exposure. I'd like to hear other experiences with osteoporosis--how they are treating it and tolerating the medications, if any. Thanks for your time and...
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    After my celiac disease diagnoses, I did the enterolab test set for milk, eggs, and yeast and showed sensitivity to all. Later I did the York 113 foods sensitivity test and it showed problems with eggs, dairy, yeast, soy, cashews, pears and sunflower seeds. I now use an egg replacer and finally realized I needed to eliminate most salad dressings (there...
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    I corrected my constipation by adding flax seed to almost every meal. Either put it in a grinder and sprinkle it on or add it whole (but chew thoroughly). Worked wonders for me and it's supposed to be healthy from other standpoints. Might be worth a try.
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    You might want to call the restaurant and tell them what happened. If it was food poisoning, perhaps they would know. They might just follow a CYA policy, though, but it's worth a try. Perhaps at least you could find out what other unusual ingredients were in the dishes you had that you don't normally eat. Usually, I've found with true food poisoning...
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    Also consider your laundry soap. Some of these are very irritating.
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    Perhaps give them articles written by doctors that describe their symptoms in connection with celiac disease, and then leave them alone--no one likes being nagged or told what to do. You can't control others. Just take care of yourself and your kids and gently (GENTLY!) encourage your family to get tested. Just my $.02. Good luck!
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    YankeeDB replied to jd1961's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    There are wonderful gluten-free goodies to help tide you over those cravings: cookies, cakes, crackers, wonderful things! Popcorn with "Earth Balance" spread is my own favorite comfort food. Consider stocking up on those and at least you will be getting physically healthier while you work on the emotional aspects. Good luck!
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    Thanks for posting this. It is encouraging for those of us who are earlier on the road to recovery! Best wishes.
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    Thank you everyone for your excellent suggestions! I'm definitely going to invest in an electric grill the next time I travel. celiac3270, how easy is the one you have to clean?
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    Mikeygenkey, celiac disease's symptoms are so wide ranging that I wouldn't be surprised if you have celiac disease. Here is another option for non-doctor ordered testing if you are interested in that route: Open Original Shared Link I haven't tried their services so can't endorse them but it is something for you to consider.
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    Smith, it sounds like you really need to see a gastrointestinal doctor no matter what. Your situation sounds complex and professional help is in order. I wish it were simpler and possible to suggest something here that would help you, but that is probably not feasible and so not in your best interest. Just my opinion and good luck to you!
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    Here are some of my "lazy cook" suggestions: -buy premixed salad greens, preshredded (or sliced) carrots and gluten-free dressing (like Annie's) -whole fruit that can be eaten in hand (apples, bananas) or precut fruit salads -pan-fry a steak or a boneless chicken breast or thigh -gluten-free fries (like Ore Ida) (Great on the salad with sauteed steak...
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    I do still feel a lot of fatigue I can't pin it on anything specific. For a while I suspected soy, but I'm not so sure. I'm still trying to figure this one out.
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    For what it's worth, I tried provigil and found it made me agitated and unable to sleep but no less fatigued than before.
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    JPJess81, I've read that tingling can be from a B12 deficiency which can be secondary to celiac disease. Definitely, I'd suggest you get test for celiac disease and B12 deficiency and possibly other nutrient levels. Good luck!
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    Just for completeness, wanted to mention that there are plenty of gluten-free treats that can be given to a child--cookies, brownies, you name it. Perhaps if there is a social situation where treats will be available, you can take some of these so your child will never feel deprived and others won't make you feel like you are Simon LeGree.
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    I'm no expert but based on my reading, if you want to have a blood test for celiac disease, ask for a "anti-tissue transglutamase igA" test. If it is negative, ask to be tested for "total serum igA" to see if you are igA deficient which means you would be likely to get a false negative on the first test. If you are igA deficient (not super likely, but possible...
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    I'm no expert but I think have a food one time and then wait a day is enough to see it's really going to zap you. If it doesn't hurt you, then it's probably safe. Also, I wonder if you have had your pancreas and liver checked in your workups?
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    Lisa, Have you had your B12 level checked? I've read that that can be related to neurological symptoms such as those you have described. The malabsorption of celiac disease can result in B12 problems. Just a thought.
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