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    Thank you all for your support. I agree that getting stressed out can just cause more symptoms. I am hoping to see a rheumatologist tomorrow. Any specific questions or tests to ask for?
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    It has been almost 2 years since I have been gluten-free. I think it has to be something else at this point. No one would be happier than me to be wrong. I really do not know what they will do on Monday. I will ask them to check Vitamin B and D at least. Most of the tests that have been done were done because i kept requesting them or because I went to a...
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    Dear Bartfull, I can't even find words to describe how sorry I am to hear this. I am at a loss for words. Thank you for all the support that you gave to me and others on this forum. God bless you. Hugs.
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    Hi all, I have been away from the forum for some time. Since I knew I could not get any more tests done or see doctors until this next week, I tried avoiding thinking about my health problems as much as possible. Since I began working, that has helped keep my mind away and it was nice not to think about it. However, I would lie if I said that I was not thinking...
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    Hi all, once again I need your advice. I did not reveal to my employer that I have celiac disease. It is mainly because of where I live and how it is culturally perceived when you have a chronic disease. Although I am good at my job, it would be perceived as a weakness and possible 'trouble' for my employer. Thus far, I have showed that I am a hard worker...
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    Thank you all. I will have to look carefully and see if they sell those brands here. I drink freshly made ginger tea every day and a lot of chamomile tea as well.
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    Hi Annie, hang in there. I know you are going through a lot but although slowly, you are figuring it out. I felt worse as well and realized that other food affected my joints and caused pain. I am waiting to get my thyroid tested now. Regarding Hashimoto, I know what I have heard from one friend who has been recently diagnosed. She is not on any medication...
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    Hi, i am very careful about being gluten free so all my make up and shampoo are gluten-free. However, I really need to figure out which hair spray is safe to use. I stopped using it but I really need it to style my hair since I have been losing hair. Thanks a lot.
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    Hi, it does get easier. I used to love trying different cuisines and had a lot of things I loved that I cannot eat now. What helped me was not even concentrating on what I can't eat but figuring out new things I can eat. I honestly do not even think about my favorite dishes that i can no longer eat. I am also the only one who is gluten-free free in my family...
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    Hi Donna, do not worry! When they did my colonoscopy it was just as you described like a twilight. It does not hurt, you do not really know what is really happening and once you are done you are just happy that you do not have to think about it any longer that you forget that you had this unusual experience. Do not cancel it!
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    Thank you Manasota and Cyclinglady. I am not sure I will get a good rheumatologist. The one that is supposed to be good is booked until May so since I can't get to see her, the nurse made an appointment with some other dr. We will see...
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    Thank you for the support cycling lady.
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    Hi, I keep wondering why some doctors choose this profession when they appear not to have a sincere interest in their patients' well-being. Today I broke down and cried because I was tired of it all. The doctor I believed that was willing to figure out what is going on with me showed no interest in helping me and was not interested in my symptoms. I...
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    Hi all, thanks for your input. I live in one of the less developed countries in Europe. If I state the country I am from and if any of the doctors or people that know me looked up celiac and this forum, it would not be hard for them to figure out it was me based on my question, stories, test results, etc. (not sure how likely that would be but better...
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    Hi, i have a question regarding looking for a job. This is the first time that I am applying since being diagnosed and I am not sure what to disclose. I was so disappointed that some job applications even ask if an applicant has any "chronic" issues. I feel it is discriminatory. Also, after you are offered a job, you have to have a physical exam. If I understood...
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    Hi all, I thought that I should share this article with you. It is important that we know what can help us or hurt us. Sometimes we take certain medicine/ vitamins/ food that we think is good for us, when in reality can be very bad for us. Despite brain fog and horrible symptoms a few months back, I am glad that I was still able to figure out some of...
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    Hi all, I have read that green tea is excellent for many things, including its ability to protect joints. My question is about making sure about possible cross contamination. Are tea bags safe or do they contain gluten? I feel like I read somewhere that all might not be safe. If so, which brand of green tea do you recommend? Thank you!
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    Hi Icelandgirl, I have a quick question for you. A good friend of mine got tested for TSH and it is 4.6. You said yours was 4.65. How did you lower it down? Thanks a lot! =)
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    Hi, since you said that you know gluten makes you sick, I think I would just stay away from it until after you get a child and then if you can, go back to eating gluten and get tested. However,at that point you might not be able to do gluten challenge and have to be ok with not having an official diagnosis. It is a shame that your doctor and/or dietitian...
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    All of you have been so kind and helpful to me and I really appreciate it! =)
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    Hi, I agree with Cyclinglady. As she said, it is not worth it. Also pay attention to different sources of hidden gluten (e.g. vitamins, sauces, frozen french fries). Also, for you it is important to pay a close attention to everything you eat that is even gluten free. Your body might react to things such as dairy, nightshades (potatoes, eggplant, tomatoes...
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    Thank you Gemini, Icelandgirl (thank you for posting it again after the first one disappeared ), and Nvsmom and once again, Happy New Year! I started taking 4000 IUs of Vitamin D. Thank you for telling me that it takes time to raise it. I am not sure when I will get it retested but I am not worried about that now since I began religiously taking Vit...
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    Hi all, First of all I hope that those who celebrate Christmas had a wonderful time with their families. I also want to wish everyone a very Happy New Year filled with recovery and happiness. There are a few individuals (you all know who you are) who have been responding to my posts and have been very helpful and kind to me. Thank you. I know I get overwhelmed...
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    Dear Kareng, Gemini, and Dee, thank you for your response! Gemini you were right, I needed to back away from my computer so that is why I have not been online for some time. Thanks again for being there for me.
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    Hi,so my quest for answers continues: I got some results back. My ANA test was repeated and this time it came back negative and RF <20 (normal range), which really made me happy. My IgG is still 60 (normal range <20), which slowly but surely is going down (it was >200 when I was diagnosed), so I will take this as a good progress. I am just waiting...
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