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  1. NatureChick
    Bile function is related to a bunch of different organs so it can be tough to know which one might not be doing its job or why, or if it is just a matter of a blockage that could be temporary. But I would not panic about a temporary change in stool color as a symptom. I'd be more concerned about the pain. And if your daughter hasn't been tested for celiac...
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    Sharing genetic markers means that the same genes that play a role in celiac also play a role in vitiligo. But a gene can have lots of different jobs so just because it doesn't screw on bolts correctly, doesn't mean that it can't still hammer in a nail. Not everyone who has vitiligo has celiac and vice versa. But I think the question you really want answered...
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    Bummer! My heart really goes out to you that you are in the middle of a reaction. The first six months of being gluten-free are the toughest so I believe that you will get better at it still. Unfortunately, some lessons can't be learned through research alone and still happen the hard way. There are plenty of people here on the celiac forum that take...
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    Getting tested for celiac is primarily a blood test which is also the first step in the process and isn't all that expensive. You don't have to have an endoscopy to get a positive diagnosis. But you do have to be consuming gluten for tests to work. I personally abhor how some people on forums like this pressure others to get tests done. Because the cure...
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    The last thing I remember reading said that vitiligo and celiac do share genetic markers. But having one doesn't guarantee that you have to other, just are at greater risk statistically. Plus there is more than one type of vitiligo.
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    Biopsy results vary in so many ways that there really isn't any way to guarantee accuracy. Some doctors don't know what they are doing and don't sample enough spots for biopsy or take samples from the wrong areas, plus villii damage can be patchy. Studies have shown that some people with celiac don't have villii damage right away, making a gluten challenge...
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    Look up Gluten Ataxia. I don't have it so I'm less familiar with it than general celiac, but when I saw the symptoms you mentioned, it is the first thing that came to mind.
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    Though a bit scary, this does make sense scientifically.
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    I think that if you asked a dozen people with celiac about their digestive issues, you'd get a dozen different responses. And though it is entirely possible to lose the bloat after going gluten free, starting to absorb nutrients properly can also mean that it may be easier to gain weight in once you go gluten-free, especially if you were of the group that...
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    I personally love the threads that start off with someone venting because we can all relate.
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    I don't know how much of an "expert" this doctor is on celiac if that is his description of NCGS. Not to mention that not being able to eat gluten doesn't necessarily mean you're eating a healthier diet. In my case the opposite would be true because I have fewer organic foods available to me and fewer whole grains.
  12. NatureChick
    I did have another thought though it is not something I know much about. I know at least one of my real-life gluten-free friends claims to have adrenal insufficiency that was caused by celiac and have seen others comment about it on the forum as well. And I know there are tests for it. I don't know enough to know if it can cause exhaustion though I'm sure...
  13. NatureChick
    I totally hear you about some people here on the forum being too judgmental or caught up in their own desire to be right. I'm so sorry that you've had to deal with that. Yeah, family can suck pretty badly and I can't even imagine having to share a kitchen. I suppose the only thing you can do is give them the benefit of the doubt that it isn't that they...
  14. NatureChick
    Even better is making your own ginger tea from scratch. Yum. Sweetened with honey (as long as you aren't also fructose intolerant) should add to the anti-inflammatory benefits as well.
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    You can use aluminum foil over pans if you do want to use the oven. And someone just mentioned that paper plates can be substituted for cutting boards in a pinch. I'd make sure that I had steel wool for cleaning uncoated metal pots or pans before using them, especially if you are tempted to risk using their pasta pot. You could probably pack a pair of...
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    I also recommend trying ground lamb. Very tasty and so far, it is generally not as bad when it comes to the problems associated with factory farming. Cows actually die from digestive problems if they eat corn for more than a couple of months. The current practice of fattening them up on corn before being butchered means that the dangerous bacteria that grow...
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    I had sinus issues, but they cleared up quickly after going gluten-free so I don't know what to tell you. But I'd definitely get a second opinion before getting balloons put in. I'd also try a different type of doctor who might consider other possibilities.
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    MichelleG121, I'm having similar issues, though plantar fasciitis from too much exercise currently has me out of my athletic shoes. I can gain weight easily, but no matter how much I exercise or watch my calories, I can't seem to lose. Even with walking an average of five miles a day, I was only able to lose one pound per month when my calorie intake...
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    One thing I can recommend is NOT to use Splenda. It is low in calories because our bodies don't recognize it as food so it doesn't get digested. But it is toxic so a small percentage does get stored in our fat cells. The rest goes right through us, through the sewer system, and ends up polluting our water ways. If you are going to use sugar, go for unbleached...
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    I had this before going gluten free, but not after. I never figured out an exact cause but my digestion was two to three times as fast as normal back then.
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    I think many of us have the same frustrations. Considering how many people have had to diagnose themselves and get doctors to confirm is clear evidence that many in the medical industry still don't know enough about celiac to help their patients. I look at my family, especially the generation before mine, and can clearly see the damage that gluten has done...
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    I think I understand what you're trying to say. It isn't that you want to consume gluten in order to see if it is dangerous to you - you know you have celiac. You want to do an experiment in order to see if you can learn what small symptoms might occur so that you can tell if you've accidentally been glutened in the future. I have a feeling that you may...
  23. NatureChick
    A friend of mine recently got glutened from vinegar, and when she told me, I immediately ran into my kitchen to see what kind of vinegar I had in my house. Apple. Whew! If you can't convince him about the teflon pans and gluten, perhaps he'd believe the studies that show that they release toxins into your food. No one should be using teflon-coated anything...
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    I'd also get tested for vitamin deficiencies because they do go hand in hand with malabsorption from celiac, and there are several that will affect the blood.
  25. NatureChick
    My abdominal pain was actually a B12 deficiency. It wasn't constant, but the pain could be bad for months at a time. The nerves in your digestive system are the first to act up if you're low on B12. And if you get tested, definitely get a copy of the results. The U.S. range for normal goes much lower than some other countries and symptoms can occur at levels...
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