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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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    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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    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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    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...
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    GeorgeW, Hi. I'm sorry you're feeling ill and are frustrated finding answers. I understand. I spend a bit of time researching how Celiac Disease and the resulting malnutrition can affect us. I'm not a doctor. I'm a microbiologist. You said you were very careful with your gluten free diet, so I believe you weren't glutenized. However, vitamin...
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    Anil, I'm so glad you are feeling better! The article suggests 600mg of magnesium (too much magnesium will cause diarrhea), 400mg of riboflavin (too much will cause tingling or flushing), and 500mg of omega 3. I took my supplements in divided doses with each meal. I also take a B-Complex vitamin that has 50mg of all the B vitamins and 400mg...
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    Anil, I understand how uncomfortable migraines can be. I've suffered from them for many years, too. I found several scientific studies that suggest that Riboflavin (vitamin B 2), omega 3 fatty acids, and magnesium may help. My migraines began to decrease in intensity and frequency after taking these supplements. This article explains...
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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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    Egs1707, Did you ever get your vitamin D level checked??? I encourage you to do so asap. Depression can be caused by a deficiency of vitamin D. I was vitamin D deficient and the world looked as bleak and dark and foreboding as you see it now. Damaged villa can't absorb fats well, and vitamin D is a fat based vitamin. Your brain needs omega...
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    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...
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    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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    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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    Bad Casper, I understand how you feel. I posted earlier about anticholinergic drugs and nightshade, but I also react to anything dairy. Gluten and dairy have similarly shaped proteins that clog up receptors in the brain. When I have dairy, I become very emotionally upset. It's like Veruca Salt (from Willy Winka and the Chocolate Factory with Gene Wilder...
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    Nightshades. I thought all the fuss about nightshades was a bunch of hooey, until I ate some green potatoes. I had the worst experience in my life. I thought I was going completely mad. Very scary. Curled up in a ball and waited for it to pass. It took days. When I could think again, although still foggy, I reseached nightshades and found they have...
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