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  1. knitty kitty
    Maybe it's an allergy to sulfites, preservatives often found in processed meats like sausage and luncheon meats, wines and shellfish. I have an allergy to sulfites and break out in bumps on elbows, knees, and palms when exposed. The bumps do resemble DH because it is the same type of reaction in the skin. Medicines often contain some sort of...
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    Vitamin deficiencies may delay healing. Ask your doctor to test for deficiencies! Many Celiacs have poor absorption for an extended period of time and their vitamin stores get depleted. Some vitamins can't be stored and must be absorbed every day. Yet with poor absorption, eating enough to make up for a deficiency is very difficult. Vitamin...
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    Activated charcoal capsules might help. Try avoiding dairy products and cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower) because they cause a lot of gas to be produced during digestion. Charcoal chemically absorbs some of the gas. Hope you feel better soon.
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    I have Celiac Disease and Diabetes. Sounds to me like you're experiencing a low blood sugar episode. Did anyone test your blood glucose level during your hospital visit? When I get low, I get the drunk-wonky vision, too. After going gluten-free, I found I had to eat more often to avoid those crashes. I sometimes wake to a crash just like you did...
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    Yes, MSG may be produced by wheat free methods now and therefore may be safe for Celiacs. However, MSG does stimulate the digestive tract. Perhaps it is this aspect of MSG that some Celiacs find intolerable. Open Original Shared Link
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    I get sick if I eat chicken that has "natural flavorings" on the ingredient list. It is something added to chicken and beef and other supposedly fresh meats as a flavor enhancer. I have suspicions that it is something akin to monosodium glutimate (msg) which is made from wheat. There are brands of fresh chicken and other meats that don't have added...
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    Steph, you sound so anxious, my heart goes out to you. Perhaps, if you look at this situation a little differently, you can find some peace. Remember, that while you may not be able to attend the doctor appointment made by your husband, your SON will be there. Your son (I'm assuming he's fairly normal) should be able to communicate to the doctor...
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    I agree that most doctors never think food or vitamins could be an issue. That's why so many of us suffer for years before diagnosis, and afterwards as we slowly heal. If you're deficient, you need more than the daily requirement to make up for it. Theories exist that state the Recommended Daily Allowance is too low for many vitamins and that...
  9. knitty kitty
    I've found an interesting article that might help. This article looks at Vitamin B6 deficiency as a cause of kidney stone formation. Open Original Shared Link I believe that many people with Celiac Disease are deficient in B vitamins. The area of the small intestine that is damaged by Celiac Disease is the same area that absorbs B vitamins and...
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    Do your rashes get worse if exposed to the sun?
  11. knitty kitty
    I take 250mg with each meal and snacks. I read a book "Niacin, the real story" by Drs. Hoffer, Saul, and Foster, which advocates high doses. I started small and am increasing my dosage. I'm often sceptical of "cure-all," fad diet, latest health craze books, but this one confirms the research I did prior to stumbling across this book. I have experienced...
  12. knitty kitty
    Have you taken tryptophan? It helps me sleep. Just curious if that's one of the supplements your nutritionist recommended.
  13. knitty kitty
    Niacin definitely helped me with the itching!!! It has also helped me regain blood sugar control after years of being type two diabetic. My peripheral neuropathy is going away. My rashes have cleared. It's amazed me to feel the difference. I would be sceptical if I hadn't lived through it myself. You might want to consider going dairy free, too...
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    Niacin supplements have helped me immensely.
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    Hello. I have Celiac Disease and developed Pellagra. Pellagra is a vitamin deficiency disease caused by a deficiency of niacin. Symptoms include rashes on the shins and arms and around the neck, basically where the skin is exposed to the sun. Another symptom is brain fog. If untreated, dementia sets in. The small intestine absorbs niacin,...
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    Sorry you're feeling so awful. Bananas are easier to digest if they have lots of black spots on them. Eating bright yellow ones might be difficult for your inflamed tummy. I agree with Bartfull, small frequent meals are better. I go by the five bite rule. Five bites of food at one little meal. And protein is important. The body needs protein for repairs...
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    A little anatomy lesson, if you don't mind... remember, it is all one tube, just named according to location in the body. The Ascending colon is on your right side, flowing from your pelvis up to under your ribs. The Transverse colon runs across the body. The Descending colon runs down your left side. This is your Curly-Q exhaust pipe. Remember bubbles always...
  18. knitty kitty
    Be careful! Sounds like you may have a wheat allergy as well. You said your face and throat swelled up. This could block off your airway! You need to relate this to your doctor, ask about an epi pen, and allergy retesting.
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    It may be the chai seeds. You said you were allergic to pollen. Chai seeds can trigger that pollen allergy response. I'm suspicious chai seeds may be cross contaminated in the field as well.
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    I hope this helps. It says thiamin supplements may help. Open Original Shared Link I don't think doctors think about vitamin deficiencies.
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    Hannah Z, you said you were low in some vitamins. Would you tell us which ones? I've been doing research and I've found some information that led me to believe that a thiamin deficiency may be the cause. Here's a link to one article. Open Original Shared Link I took a thiamin supplement and had astounding results. My peripheral neuropathy is greatly improved...
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    I find a supplement called L-theanine helps. Be sure to get a gluten free kind.
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    This might be interesting to you Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link Do get your vitamin levels tested. I would not recommend slippery elm because it produces a slime that is difficult to break down.
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    Open Original Shared Link Hope this helps. I know how you feel.
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    Open Original Shared Link This article may be of help.
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