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    Hello. The cheilitis and the itchy rash after sun exposure, the sensitivity to light, and dents in fingernails, and the tingling cold extremities and palpitations are symptoms of deficiency of B vitamins, especially B 3, niacin, and B12, and iron deficiency and vitamin A and D deficiencies. I experienced something similar when I was looking for answers...
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    ArtSunshine, So sorry to hear your diagnosis. My heart goes out to you. Celiac Disease causes damage to the small intestine which makes absorption of vitamins problematic. Vitamin A deficiency is a cause of eye problems. This article discusses how vitamin A and DHA can help slow the progression. Open Original Shared Link And this...
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    The study wasn't poorly designed. It was NOT designed to look at the effects of these medications on Celiac patients. It was NOT designed to see if a patient's symptoms correlated with biopsy results after being on a gluten free diet. It's a fact finding study to see what some Celiacs have in common. The biopsy was done to choose only those Celiac...
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    Some Celiacs find improvement after they take corn out of their diets. "Maize is one of the most commonly consumed grains in the gluten-free diet. Despite the low content of zeins in maize-containing foods compared with that of gliadins in wheat-containing foods, maize could be responsible for persistent mucosal damage in a very limited subgroup of...
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    Hi. I agree that the nomenclature is confusing. Here's (yet another) article that may help you understand the differences and similarities between Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity and Gluten Ataxia. Open Original Shared Link It's a very dry article, but it's worth slogging through the first part because it covers Gluten Ataxia in...
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    Barry, I suggest you check out my recent post "Bread Head?" in Related Disorders and Research section. The article I posted recently discusses this very thing and explains why gluten has that effect on us. Hope it helps. Knitty Kitty
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    It's under the topic heading "Celiac Disease-Related Disorders and Research". I apologize for not making that more clear. Here's the link, but let's discuss it under the other topic. Open Original Shared Link Glad to hear your daughter has such astute taste buds!
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    Here's the article I mentioned in Mermaid's Mom's post. Open Original Shared Link It explains the way gluten gets in our brains and how we become ill.
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    Mermaid's Mom, I'm glad to help. I take Stress B-Complex vitamins which contain 50 mg of most of the B vitamins, and 400mcg of folate. The brand I use is Bluebonnet Stress B-Complex, but there are other brands out there, just make sure you get one that's gluten free and the ratio is similar (50 mgs of most B's to 400mcg folate) and without added...
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    Mermaid's Mom, You're being a great mother! You're doing all the right things. You didn't give up getting a proper diagnosis for your daughter. And you're educating yourself and your daughter for the future. Something that may be overlooked are the B vitamins. Wheat products are enriched with B vitamins. Once gluten is removed from the diet...
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    Hello. Searching thru the stacks, I came across this recent study. I was stunned by what was found. The study looked at Celiacs with continuing intestinal problems even on a gluten free diet. The use of PPI's, NSAID's, SSRI's, and a few other medications was associated with continuing damage to the villi in the small intestine. Here's the...
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    You're right, RMJ! Food additives are definitely my reason for eating whole foods! Lol I'm allergic to Sulfites used as preservatives or antimicrobial agents in foods. Long ago, Sulfites used to be added to meats to keep them pink and fresh looking, but that practice was banned. However, those little moisture absorbing pads under some cuts of meat...
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    Here's one more article.... Open Original Shared Link This article says "Tight junction leakage is enhanced by many luminal components, commonly used industrial food additives being some of them. Glucose, salt, emulsifiers, organic solvents, gluten, microbialtransglutaminase, and nanoparticles are extensively and increasingly used by the food industry...
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    Branching into another topic from a different post, Cycling lady suggested we discuss this in its own thread, so here goes... Do you and your family consume manufactured gluten free products? I tried some of them and found that I have trouble with products made with corn and potato flour. In researching, I came across a scary food additive. Here's...
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    Cyclinglady, I'd enjoy continuing this branch of conversation in another thread. I've started a new thread under Related Disorders and Research. Many thanks, Kitty
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    Celiac MommaX2, Do you and your family consume manufactured gluten free products? I tried some of them and found that I have trouble with products made with corn and potato flour. In researching, I came across a scary food additive. Here's a couple of articles. Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link These articles explore...
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    I agree with Ennis. Digestion starts in the mouth. Enzymes in saliva get right to work breaking down gluten in the mouth. Some of these enzymes are produced by the bacteria living in one's mouth. Here's a really cool article: Open Original Shared Link This article describes a study of the oral bacteria in people with Celiac Disease as...
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    You can put cast iron pans in the oven on low overnight, scrub the pan by hand, and reseason it. It should be fine. You can do a search for older posts that discussed this topic, too.
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    Jm34, Has your calcium level been checked lately? Open Original Shared Link This article describes things that can affect your calcium intake, such as proton pump inhibitors (which you have taken in the past), vitamin D deficiency (which you have) and magnesium deficiency. Some of the symptoms include difficulty swallowing, depression...
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    Hi, pegleg. Sorry to hear you're not feeling well. How is your vitamin D level? There's a connection between low vitamin D and fibromyalgia, chronic pain and other autoimmune diseases. Open Original Shared Link This study says vitamin D "was lower in inflammatory arthritis and chronic pain/fibromyalgia than in other groups" of rheumatology...
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    Oh! I'm so sorry to hear that your condition is so serious. I hope everything goes smoothly for you. We're here to support you through this. Please keep us posted on your progress. Knitting kitty P.S. It might be beneficial to mention your problem with dietary sulfites to your doctors. I believe there's a connection there.
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    Sorry you're having such a rough go. I sympathize with you. Do you have an allergy to Sulfa drugs? A similar thing happened to me. I started getting sick whenever I ate something canned. After some research, I found that the plastic-y lining of the cans have Sulfites in them. Sulfites are used as antimicrobial agents... Clindamycin is a sulfa...
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    I believe you'll feel better. Get a D 3 supplement. D 2 is the synthetic form of vitamin D and may not be a form the body can use as easily as the D 3 form. I take a brand called "naturewise". You may also be low in vitamins A and E as well. They are fat soluble vitamins like vitamin D. Celiacs have trouble absorbing fats because of damage done...
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    Yes, opinions on optimal vitamin D level varies, too. People who live in the tropics and get plenty of sunshine have between 70 and 100nmol/L. But some recommendations say 50 is enough. I don't feel well if mine is under 70. And an article for you, of course. Open Original Shared Link Note the section "Groups at risk of deficiency...
  25. knitty kitty
    Good nutrition is very important. You may want your doctor to see if you have any vitamin deficiencies. This article explains how thyroid disease issues may be caused by nutritional deficiencies. Open Original Shared Link And another article on how vitamin D can cause body pain and fatigue. Open Original Shared Link I can attest to...
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