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ARCHIVED Diabeties And Celiac Disease
trents replied to delawaregirl's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
One thing you did not address is the question of her consistency in avoiding gluten intake in the context of the living situaion she is in. Does the staff there understand what gluten is and how it is hidden in food ingredients they may be using every day as they prepare meals? If she is not yet really gluten-free, it might be difficult to ascertain the... -
ARCHIVED Seeing The Specialist In 3 Days :-x
trents replied to num1habsfan's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
It is saying that your food and waste are moving normally through the various parts of your intestines and that there are no signs of damage to the intestines that would cause bleeding. The bleeding you have had, they believe, was caused by an infection in your intestines that appears to be healed. Steve -
Kendra, Thyroid lab tests can be very misleading because your thyroid function can vary from one day to the next and even from one time of the day to another. At least that's my understanding. The other issue is that what is a good level for one person may not be for another. It might be more helpful to look at symptoms and most of all, to take your basil...
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I take an omega 3 fish oil supplement (Costco brand). I can't say I've noticed any definite benefits but I think a lot of those things are suttle and prophylactic. My reason for thaking them is cardio-vascular health benefit. I am a 55 year old male and still able to exercise vigorously without chest pain or shortness of breath. I do struggle some with brain...
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I am a 55-year-old male with osteopenia. Was dx with Celiac disease about 3 years ago but I know in hind site the initial onset of the disease was at least 16 years ago. Primary care doc didn't have a clue why my liver enzymes were elevated but now I know that celiac disease produces that effect in about 20% people who have the disease. I assume the bone...
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ARCHIVED Calling All Dental Assistants (or Dentists)
trents replied to floridanative's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
Sounds like what he did was what my dentist calls "bonding". In my case, he has done this on several occasions when I complained about sensitivity. In my case, the problem has been a receding gum line which exposes some of the roots of the teeth, where there isn't much insulation around the nerve and hense, heat/cold sensitivity. It has worked well for me... -
ARCHIVED For Those Who Give Themselves B12 Injections
trents replied to TERESE's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
Terese, I found this on the net. It's not what saw before but it is along the same line. "Pernicious anemia has been estimated to be present in approximately 2 % of individuals over 60 (5). Although anemia is often a symptom, the condition is actually the end stage of an autoimmune inflammation of the stomach, resulting in destruction of stomach cells... -
ARCHIVED For Those Who Give Themselves B12 Injections
trents replied to TERESE's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
Terese, I read on the internet about a year or so ago that it has been discovered that even people with pernicious anemia can address the disease effectively with oral B12 taken in mega doses. I think ti was like 2000 to 4000 mcg. Apparently, even with pernicious anemia the body is still capable of assimilating some B12 from the gut, albeit a very small... -
Lisa, A recap about what has led up to this and what you've been struggling with healthwise would be helpful so we get a better idea what is prompting this clonoscopy appointment. I vaguely remember your earlier post(s) but we read a lot of posts and we need a little refresher. I assume you are having some GI distress. If you are being tested for Celiac...
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ARCHIVED Celiac And Other Autoimmune Diseases
trents replied to a topic in Related Issues & Disorders
You say, "Also, why do most people with other autoimmune diseases NOT have Celiac?" Actually, there is a significant statistical correlation between celiac disease and many other autoimmune diseases. Study after study is now rolling out that demonstrate when people with other autoimmune diseases are tested for celiac disease they often have it too. For... -
Yea, that makes since. But why is flax a seed but not a grain? Never seen flax grow but I am under the impression it grows on stalks like wheat or oats and has a head. Steve
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What's the difference between a grain and a seed? To me, the wheat or corn kernel is the seed of the plant. Steve
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Don't consider moving to the Pacific NW. From November through March we get rain storms every 15-24 hours it seems. The frequent change in barometric pressure plays havoc with my sinuses. Steve
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I went on Protonix around the same time that I was Dx with celiac disease. Much improved but I think its due to the proton pump inhibitor med. When I miss a dose, I get indigestion. GERD is an extremely common medical condition in the general population. Not sure we can blame it on celiac disease. Steve
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There is a well known connection between celiac disease and neurological problems, though not specifically MS that I know of. The connection is linked to poor vitamin and mineral absorption, esp. some of the B vitamins, that Celiacs experience. I hope it turns out to be something less serious than MS. Keep us posted. Steve
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Amen! You said it better. Steve
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What was it at its low point? 127 is quite low as it is! As someone else pointed out, low sodium is not something to take lightly. It can cause cardiac arythmias, among other things. I have a concern about the emphasis being placed on drinking so much water these days. We get lots of water just in our food and when you throw in the "8 8oz. glasses" of...
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I took a trip Seattle are this past Saturday and while passing through the area I visited my daughter who is in college there. I suggested we go out for lunch and asked her where she would like to go. She is aware that I am a Celiac and need to avoid gluten. She thought a minute and said, "Well, let's go to the Ram at the University mall. You can get a steak...
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Danijela, Are you gluten-free yet? You didn't say one way or another. Have you been diagnosed as a Celiac? I certainly would think if you have not been having BM's any more often than that once a week you could be experiencing enough pressure against your diaphragm to cause you difficulty in breathing. The other question is, why are you not pooping...
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Actually, the hard taco corn torilla shells are not cooked with other gluten containing foods, at least not in the TB restaurants. They are precooked and in the TB restaurants themselves they are taken out of a bag and just warmed. I confirmed that just now by calling one of my local franchises. Whether or not they are deep fried with other gluten containing...
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My, we're getting hostile, aren't we? My conviction is that Celiacs vary in their sensitvity. Just trying to be practical that's all. A celiac may be in a situation where they have to chose between Taco Bell and going hungry. Steve
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I have had no GI distress with Zythromax when used for upper respiratory/sinus infections. It's only a 5 day course. Make sure you take your probiotics. Steve
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ARCHIVED Breaking News: Routine Screening For Celiac Disease Not Always Beneficial
trents replied to hineini's topic in Publications & Publicity
Hum. I have read that in Italy they due routine screening of all chidren entering school. I wonder how they do it? By symptomology or by bloodwork. Surely they wouldn't do it if it cost $500,000 per child or whatever. Steve -
Don't misunderstand me. I'm not recommending eating mainsteam oats as a breakfast cereal. My point was that there is probalby so little oatmeal in the Taco Bell hard tortillas that many celiacs will not be bothered by the miniscule amount of CC on an occasional basis. At least, that is my experience when eating at Taco Bell. It certainly is a better alternative...
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Russ, I did a little research on Taco Bell and near as I can figure their hard tacos and refried beans are okay for most celiacs. The corn tortillas contain a little oat meal so they don't advertise them as being gluten free (cross contamination issue). Most Celiacs, however, are okay with a limited amount of oatmeal. Steve