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  1. shayesmom
    Oh yes. Dairy (especially homogenized, conventional and pasteurized) can cause all sorts of lovely problems....just as many as gluten actually. But it's really difficult to find reputable internet sources which outline it in enough detail that you can research it effectively. The most interesting article I have found is this one: Open Original Shared...
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    Sorry that this is such a tough one to deal with but I am glad that you are feeling enough of a difference as to be able to pinpoint the food that's causing you distress. Dairy products were one of my favorites until January 2006 when I gave it up completely to see if it was a problem for me. Sure enough. The funny part is that 2 weeks prior, I had told...
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    The remedy is described in the DAN protocol. Open Original Shared Link. This therapy is individualized on a case per case basis but the overview is basically the same. Our homeopath, who is also an MD and minored in nutrition has implemented many of these in my dd's case. The changes are remarkable but my dd was never near being diagnosed with Autism...
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    The medical studies are published on The Lancet's web site. You can register for free and get access to many of the articles and summaries (though many are only available through subscription as this is a medical professional reference site). As with anything else, individuals react differently. In short, here's a brief synopsis of the study: In ...
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    I've seen multiple pediatric and orthopaedic web sites that go into GREAT detail about how vaccines do not *CAUSE* autoimmune disorders. Okay. They may not CAUSE them, but there is evidence which suggests that they can TRIGGER them. It's also interesting to note that one of the factors that is supposed to be taken into account in regards to vaccination...
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    I'm glad that you found this site. From everything you described at the other message board and what you're saying now, Celiac really is a possibility. The good news is, if this is Celiac, you can manage this completely on your own. For meals and snacks, stick with as many fresh, whole foods as possible. Avoid canned, frozen, boxed and otherwise processed...
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    I hear you on that one. The presentation definitely had some moments of paranoia. However, I don't necessarily believe that vaccines are as "safe" as the average doctor would like us to believe. I mean, if mere foods such as gluten, dairy, eggs, peanuts, etc. can cause such horrendous symptoms and trigger autoimmune response, what's to be said for...
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    One of the articles I brought to my pedi. Open Original Shared Link This article was also an interesting read. Open Original Shared Link
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    There's a clinic here in Ohio who was supposed to have a news piece done on them in regards to curing a "true" case of autism. I have not seen the news piece though. I do know that the "cure" was a combination of nutritional therapy (Gluten-free Casein-free diet along with avoidance of corn and artificial additives, colors, sweeteners, etc.), chelation...
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    First of all, I'm sorry that you are going through this and having so many difficulties in finding foods. But I will agree with a pp and say that keeping it simple (meats, fruits, veggies) is the best way to go. Also, I would look at the possibility that another food allergy was present. You may want to discuss this with your child's pedi. My suspicion...
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    Congrats on hitting the two week milestone! Aye carumba! M & M's vs. bagels early on in the gluten-free diet. Most people would have caved! The Enjoy Life brand bagels aren't too bad. Definitely don't compare when consumed too soon after having had the real thing. Maybe that's individualistic though. Good luck on your gluten challenge...
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    Raven, I believe that you are absolutely correct in saying that all cancer patients would do better on a gluten-free diet. My father had an adenocarcinoma of unknown primary and he shocked many of us with his response to treatment and the quality of life he was able to acheive. Of course, his diet was much more restricted than just gluten. I think it...
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    Radman, I have to agree with you whole-heartedly on prolonged use of proton pump inhibitors. Over the past 9 years, my mother has been on every single one of them and none have alleviated her symptoms. Of course, I suspect Celiac but she's been in for several endoscopies with no diagnosis to confirm and wields her "negative" results to parry the suggestion...
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    Karen, Have you ever looked up the connection between chronic anemia and dairy? Open Original Shared Link The link I've provided is from a children's health page but explains how dairy can induce anemia and cause gastrointestinal bleeding. Just a thought. I guess that I am so used to dealing with the symptoms of food allergies/intolerances of all...
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    I just caught on to Radman's posts and I also felt very badly for some of the hostility that was probably perceived as being directed at him. Truly, we all have accumulated a lot of "baggage" when it comes to this disease and how we were diagnosed (or not)....not to even touch on the struggles of reconstructing our lives and dealing with the extended health...
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    Mine are simple also: - Seemingly random bouts of diarrhea that would be "triggered" within 10 minutes of beginning a meal - Chronic fatigue and depression, although discouraging, they weren't bad enough to prompt a medical visit - Unexplained weight GAIN. No matter how little I ate, the weight kept piling on. I lost 18 pounds in 3 weeks simply...
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    Radman, if it makes you feel any better, you are not the only one here with milder symptoms. I barely had any at all and only considered the diet for myself after many struggles and issues with my then 15 month old. I diagnosed her with the help of an acupuncturist (as 3 pedis and a pedi GI were getting NOWHERE) and she has been thriving since the diet...
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    shayesmom replied to Megan's topic in Doctors

    This is just part of an article by Kenneth Fine, M.D. that truly hit a chord with me. You see, my "symptoms" were NOTHING compared to what most people here have gone through. Just seemingly random incidents of D and chronically being tired or depressed (I blamed it on stress at work). I have never been biopsied nor have I felt the need to see a doctor...
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    I am also very sorry to hear of everyone's losses. And yet it all sounds so familiar from everything I've heard from my mom, my mil and now I am worried sick that my sister is pregnant with undiagnosed Celiac. There is a HUGE amount of denial in my immediate family and I worry for them. Interestingly enough, my sister sent me this link (and has since...
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    shayesmom replied to moonunit's topic in Doctors

    Oh Lord! After reading through all these posts THREE times....I don't feel so bad about having cut our pedis and GIs off in my daughter's case! Is this REALLY the best that our med schools have to offer??? Here are a few of my favorites while trying to figure out my daughter's failure to thrive issues: From the THREE separate pedis and a pediatric...
  21. shayesmom
    I must say that I am VERY suprised that your ds has not tested positive for dairy allergies (in the least for an allergy to casein). With the history of diabetes AND celiac, I strongly suspected a gluten/casein problem. Especially since some researchers have linked dairy as being one of the leading environmental causes leading to diabetes. Open Original...
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    I was first wondering if your son has been tested for food allergies? The reason being, you can add all the butter and the cream in the world and if your son is allergic or intolerant...he won't gain weight but will lose it. A lot of dieticians and doctors get caught up in the number of calories as opposed to dealing with the underlying issues behind the...
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    Unfortunatley, I do not know what the name of this pill is going to be. However, here is the article I read that indicated it's imminent release. Open Original Shared Link The pill is meant to allow Celiac's to add gluten back into their diets. They just take a pill 20 minutes before they eat and the autoimmune response is prevented. To be quite honest...
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    I think your comments are dead-on right when it comes to this. There is absolutely no motivation for the pharmaceuticals to do anything to further our cause...except to come up with a new vaccine or a pill to counteract the effects of gluten. The pill is already invented and about to hit the markets. Personally, I won't be jumping on that bandwagon. If...
  25. shayesmom
    I've heard mention of some sort of "tablet" being given by holistic doctors or others in alternative fields. I do take my dd to a homeopath (who is also an M.D. and has a strong background in nutrition) and NEVER has he mentioned taking a supplement to counteract the sensitivity. He has suggested acupressure treatments to deal with the other food allergies...
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