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  1. knitty kitty
    WheatlessAdventures, So happy to be of help! Yes, the AIP diet does seem to be a bit restrictive, but I adopted the mantra "eat to live, not live to eat" and reminded myself often I was healing on the inside. I couldn't see it but I could feel it. I found eating small frequent meals the norm at first. As you heal, you'll absorb more nutrients...
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    And no dairy
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    "Also, any suggestions for healing myself. I'm severely fatigued with headaches and cracks in the corners of my mouth, severe stomach pains and bloating (especially after eating anything), and horrible depression. " WheatlessAdventures, welcome to the forum! Many newly diagnosed Celiacs have vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Talk to you...
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    Low Vitamin D levels will cause menstrual cycle irregularities, amenorrhea, long or short periods, and infertility. Please get your Vitamin D level checked!
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    Anesthesia used during endoscopy, surgery or dental procedures contains nitrous oxide. Nitrous oxide combines with the cobalt in B12 (Cobalamin) in a way that's irreversible. The nitrous oxide combines permanently, leaving you deficient in B12. If you have low stores of B12, deficiency symptoms may not appear for days to weeks later when the B12 stores...
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    Oh, and stay dairy free for a while!
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    Here's an article that explains the gluten - gut - microbiome connection thoroughly. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4809873/ And here's a study done on the connection between low vitamin B12 and OCD. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3271502/ And B12 deficiency and hypothyroidism: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih...
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    Hello, sorry to hear you're having ongoing challenges. Some Celiacs do take longer to heal and because you're having problems with mast cell activation syndrome, you may not be recovering as quickly as you would like. Correcting your vitamin D deficiency will help stabilize those pesky mast cells. Do get your vitamin D level up to 75 nmol/l or...
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    I think it's related to a deficiency of Essential Fatty Acids (EFA's). Celiacs often have trouble absorbing essential nutrients, especially fat based nutrients like EFA's, vitamins A, D, E and K. You might try adding healthy fats to your diet like cod liver oil, flaxseed oil, olive oil, or hemp oil (not CBD oil although that has benefits, too). ...
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    Celiac Disease causes malabsorption which results in malnutrition and vitamin deficiencies. Alcohol consumption causes low levels of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine). Loss of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) will cause seizures. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4494992/ Take vitamin B6 in the form of P5P to restore your level. And...
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    "I'm pretty low on Vitamin D, but every time I take any type of supplement I have bad reactions. I even went out my way to findVitamin D that is organic and has no sweeteners, fillers or any other ingredients other than what is core to makingvitamin D. But hey, my body doesn't like it." Defokus, Get your Vitamin D level up! Vita...
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    In the first article I posted, the paragraph above the Conclusion..... "Academical and Authoritative Warnings on the Potential Harmful Functions of mTg Usage by the Processed Food Industries The mTg is not labeled, since it is considered as a processing aid, thus escaping the definition of a food additive. Due to the potential detrimental public...
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    "As soon as I add processed food (chips, crackers, fruit snacks) back into her diet, her symptoms (though subtle) return. The longest I tried a whole food based diet is probably a 3-4 weeks, which has not been long enough to positively impact her blood-work. " Go back to the whole foods diet. Processed foods can contain a food additive calle...
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    Evening primrose oil and omega 3 fatty acids (fish oil) will help both rheumatoid arthritis and reynaud's. Getting one's vitamin D level up to 70 ng/mol or above will help reynaud's, as will supplementing magnesium, niacin and B6. I have Reynaud's since childhood and these things have helped me.
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    Sabine, I have suffered from the brain fog and hearing loss when glutenized. It is very scary to have one's cognitive powers decline into dementia. I found mine was related to Vitamin B12 deficiency. Celiac Disease can impair absorption of vitamin B12. If one is already low in B12 and gets glutenized, the problem can be exasperated. You may...
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    Healthysquirrel, Please have your doctor check your Vitamin D level! Vitamin D deficiency is related to vertigo https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27386060 Vitamin D can help with high IgE https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5263170/ Low vitamin D and low ferritin are tied https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed...
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    Alaskaguy, Sorry to interrupt, but I wanted to put in my two cents. I prefer the Autoimmune Protocol diet because it helps heal the gut so quickly. It's a bit more strict than the Fasano diet but the results are striking. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5647120/#!po=43.7500 People with Celiac and DH have a problem with...
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    Vitamin D deficiency can cause menstrual irregularities. Vitamin D acts like a hormone and helps regulate your cycle. Because Celiac Disease causes malabsorption, many people develop deficiencies in vitamins and minerals. You might want to have your doctor check your Vitamin D level with a blood test. Hope this helps
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    Ennis, I would recommend taking a low dose of thiamine (or benfotiamine - see below). I take 100 mg of thiamine with my meals. Taking thiamine at night can lead to insomnia. And I would recommend taking the vitamin D in divided doses with meals as well. Big round hamburger buns sound great. I don't do hot dogs because of the microbial transglutaminase...
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    Hey, Ennis! I'm sorry to hear you're still having problems with so many things. I wanted to encourage you. Talking with the Mighty is a good way to go. He listens. Have you thought about a mail order business? Those hot dog buns sound delicious, as do so many of your chocolatey hemp desserts and other creations! I, for one, would love to...
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    deezer, Have you had a colonoscopy to check for diverticulitis or diverticulosis or Chrone's disease? Pancreatic function tests? Spleen function tests? Gall bladder or gall stones? Kidney stones? What was the nature of your original injury? Curious, Knitty Kitty Curiosity killed the cat but satisfaction brought it back.....
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    Yes, I've suffered from insomnia and terrifying nightmares after being exposed to gluten. I found taking magnesium (500mg), Vitamin B6 (100mg), and tryptophan (500 mg) will help me. The insomnia goes, I actually feel sleepy, and I have deep restorative sleep without nightmares. Serotonin is produced in your intestines and then goes to the brain and...
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    I heard you should put broken teeth in whole milk and then in the fridge. I cracked off a corner of my back molar recently. It doesn't show, but I can empathize. A celiac relative cracked off both of her front teeth. My Asperger sense of humor says it's time to go shopping for a grill! Maybe adding a calcium supplement to balance out...
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    Plumbago, I was reading some articles on Eosinophilic esophagitis and ran across this article. It talks about EOE in pediatric patients having sleep disordered breathing... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=eosinophilic+esophagitis+sleep+disordered+breathing I wonder if EOE could be contributing to your sleep apnea. Hope this...
  25. knitty kitty
    Have you been checked for Eosinophilic esophagus? Eosinophils are a type of white blood cells that infiltrate and cause inflammation. They can infiltrate the throat and cause inflammation there. Eosinophilic esophagus happens with Celiac Disease sometimes. Sometimes it's due to food allergies like wheat, dairy, and soy. Open Original Shared Link ...
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