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  1. knitty kitty
    heatman, the symptoms you described may be due to vitamin deficiencies... Celiac Disease causes malabsorption which results in malnutrition. Even on a gluten free diet malnutrition may occur. Open Original Shared Link Deficiencies of the B vitamins can manifest as skin problems, intestinal upsets, and headaches. https://www...
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    Hello, I think the problem might be dairy consumption. Celiac Disease results in damaged villi in the small intestine. The damaged villi can't absorb nutrients well, and they can't produce digestive enzymes that break down the sugars in milk. Taking lactose pills may help break down the milk sugars a little, but the protein in dairy products, casein...
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    Hello, I think the problem might be your dairy consumption, Ysali. Celiac Disease results in damaged villi in the small intestine. The damaged villi can't absorb nutrients well, and they can't produce digestive enzymes that break down the sugars in milk. Taking lactose pills may help break down the milk sugars a little, but the protein in dairy products...
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    Hi! I had a problem with any variety of enriched rice. I switched to Organic Basmati rice and no longer have a problem. Organic rice does not have any added ingredients. It's just rice. Enriched rice has vitamins and minerals added by spraying or by dusting them onto the rice kernels. Hence the taboo against rinsing enriched rice. The vitamins...
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    Hello, Glutenfreebacon. I'm sorry to hear you're having such disturbing problems. The problems thinking and trying to have a conversation that you described sounds very similar to what I experienced when I was severely deficient in B complex vitamins. Deficiency of many B vitamins can cause changes in mental health. B 12, thiamine, and niacin deficiencies...
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    Celiac Disease causes malabsorption which can lead to vitamin deficiencies. Many vitamin deficiencies show up as alterations in the skin. Low levels of vitamins A and D and many of the B vitamins can show up as different types of rashes on different areas of the body. Thought you'd like to compare notes: Open Original Shared Link Open Original...
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    Hi, I hope your daughter is feeling better. Sometimes gluten derivatives are added as thickened in dairy products like ice cream, sour cream and yogurt. Most recently, genetically manipulated microbes are cultured to produce microbial tissue transglutaminase (mTg) which is used as a texture enhancer in some manufactured foods, like gluten free bakery...
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    Hello, Was the popcorn contaminated with gluten, maybe a flavoring? Corn has "stuff" in it that may trigger a reaction. Open Original Shared Link Corn is also high in Sulfites which can cause problems for some people if they developed a sensitivity or have asthma. It's not all in your head. You're body is trying to tell you something...
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    Awol, Be encouraged! There are things that will help! I found this article about nutrition and Berrett's esophagus. Open Original Shared Link "The existing epidemiological evidence is strongest for an inverse relationship between intake of vitamin C, β-carotene, fruits and vegetables, particularly raw fruits and vegetables and dark-...
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    Hello, Celiac Disease and alcohol consumption cause malabsorption that can lead to vitamin deficiencies. Nutrition has a part to play in connective tissue disorders like arthritis, Sjorgren's, Ehlers-Danlos, and polychondritis. Here's an article about EDS and nutritional therapy. Open Original Shared Link Vitamin D is really important in...
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    Hello. I was wondering what flavor the potato chips were. Some flavors have dairy in them, like sour cream and onion, or ranch, or cheese. Sometimes people with Celiac Disease develop an intolerance, or even an allergy, to dairy which can affect behavior, too. Some chips have flavor enhancers akin to MSG that might trigger a reaction. Potato...
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    Have you tried keeping a food journal? If you do, you might be able to spot problematic foods. One problematic food might be those potatoes. They are in the nightshade family along with peppers, tomatoes, and eggplant. Nightshade vegetables contain alkaloids that can be the cause of digestive problems. After going gluten free, I ate a lot...
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    Ennis, Sorry you're not feeling well. I've had the same experience with mushrooms, mostly they're okay, but occasionally not. Yes, the sliced ones have a higher risk for contamination (found out the hard way), but I'm frugal, too, and bought them on sale. Shiitake mushrooms are grown on logs. Haven't been glutened by a shiitake yet. : ) The...
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    Vitamin D deficiency is connected to sleep apnea. Vitamin D deficiency is common with Celiac Disease. Open Original Shared Link Hope this helps!
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    Hi! I agree with Kareng, that it's probably something in the water like fluoride or chlorine. Some bottled water is just another city's tap water bottled. I dislike lugging those heavy plastic bottles home, so I use a distiller. It boils tap water, condensing the steam into clean, clear water and catching it in a reservoir. All the nasty, previously...
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    Hello! Celiac Disease causes malabsorption of nutrients and vitamins. While you're healing, you may not be able to absorb all you need, and supplementing may be necessary. Vitamin D and the B complex vitamins are often low in newly diagnosed people. Here's an interesting article on how low vitamin levels may be contributing to the edema. http:...
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    Hi, Cristiana! Sorry to hear you're having a problem. I understand how worrisome mouth sores can be. I've had a few myself. I suspect the sore is tied to getting cross contaminated on your trip. Celiac Disease causes malabsorption which in turn causes malnutrition. Your recent CC may have affected your body's ability to absorb nutrients...
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    Have you had any tests for vitamin deficiencies? Do you take any vitamins regularly? You said you never felt "normal" after your Celiac diagnosis and upon an increase in activity level you felt worse, and your doctor blamed your symptoms to malnutrition. Were those malnutrition issues ever addressed? You sound sadly resigned to taking pharmaceuticals...
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    Let the new doctors test your vitamin levels before you start supplementing because the results won't come out accurately. The four D's of pellagra are diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia and death. Deficiency diseases don't just happen to alcoholics. They happen to people with malabsorption. Celiacs have malabsorption. So glad that you're going to...
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    Laurain, I strongly suggest you take your vitamins! Celiac Disease causes malabsorption which results in malnutrition. The B vitamins are water soluble. They need to be replenished every day because your body can't store them. The B vitamins all work together. If you're low in one, you need to take the whole range because they depend...
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    Hi, Laurain. Has your doctor considered you might be having a reaction to the synthroid? Did you get any other vitamin levels checked, besides just the vitamin D? Are you taking any vitamin supplements? After experiencing diarrhea for so long, I'm worried that your B vitamins are low. Early symptoms of some B vitamin deficiencies include diarrhea...
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    Another source of Sulfites to consider is in medications. Some proton pump inhibitors have sulfites. And dental anesthesia (that numbing shot) often has sulfites added as a preservative. Might explain your recent dental problem.... I developed an ulcer where I got that numbing shot the last time I went for a filling. I was researching and found...
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    Hi, Ennis! Yes, I have problems with high sulfite foods! I have had to cut out all of those listed foods with some minor exceptions. I have found that I can tolerate Vidalia onions. They are sweet mild onions and have a low amount of sulfites. I can have a few Brussels sprouts and a little broccoli, but avoid cabbage and cauliflower as...
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    AristotlesCat, You said you tested positive for antibodies. Were the tests specific for gliadin antibodies? Or just antibodies of inflammation in general? Coffee contains polyphenols. The amount of polyphenols can vary with the roasting time of the coffee beans. Perhaps the coffee you've switched to contains more polyphenols. Polyphenols...
  25. knitty kitty
    https://www.celiac.com/articles/24738/1/Can-Celiac-Disease-Impair-Drug-Therapy-in-Patients/Page1.html https://www.celiac.com/articles/24743/1/What-Causes-Villus-Atrophy-in-Symptomatic-Celiac-Patients-on-a-Gluten-free-Diet/Page1.html Hope this helps!
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