I’m looking for answers for my 84 year old grandmother who was diagnosed with celiac disease about 8 years ago. Her health was beyond poor when she was finally diagnosed, and though much better, she still continues to struggle in many ways.
One of the most troublesome symptoms she experiences is SEVERE pain in her lower right abdomen, through to her back. And this is not a woman who likes to admit she’s in pain, or has a low tolerance for such. If she says it’s bad, it is.
Today it was so bad she actually went to the ER. Something she avoids at all costs. But I know she’s frightened they’re missing something serious as this is not her first time with such pain. In fact, she has had this off and on for years now, though it has become more severe/frequent.
I just kept thinking this is related to her celiacs disease, as I know for a fact she is not strict about her diet.
She had an ultrasound today. Nothing. She’s had multiple scans, etc over the years. Nothing. Typically they tell her she has a bladder infection and put her on antibiotics. But she does not have a bladder infection every time the attack’s occur. She also had her gallbladder removed long ago.
I hate watching her suffer with no answers. I’ve sat in the ER with her in the middle of the night while she’s moaning in pain.
Could this possibly all be from her celiac disease? Does anyone else get severe pain through to their back? I’d so love to be able to tell her that it could all be the result of her not being strict about avoiding gluten. That there is a relatively easy solution..
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I’m looking for answers for my 84 year old grandmother who was diagnosed with celiac disease about 8 years ago. Her health was beyond poor when she was finally diagnosed, and though much better, she still continues to struggle in many ways.
One of the most troublesome symptoms she experiences is SEVERE pain in her lower right abdomen, through to her back. And this is not a woman who likes to admit she’s in pain, or has a low tolerance for such. If she says it’s bad, it is.
Today it was so bad she actually went to the ER. Something she avoids at all costs. But I know she’s frightened they’re missing something serious as this is not her first time with such pain. In fact, she has had this off and on for years now, though it has become more severe/frequent.
I just kept thinking this is related to her celiacs disease, as I know for a fact she is not strict about her diet.
She had an ultrasound today. Nothing. She’s had multiple scans, etc over the years. Nothing. Typically they tell her she has a bladder infection and put her on antibiotics. But she does not have a bladder infection every time the attack’s occur. She also had her gallbladder removed long ago.
I hate watching her suffer with no answers. I’ve sat in the ER with her in the middle of the night while she’s moaning in pain.
Could this possibly all be from her celiac disease? Does anyone else get severe pain through to their back? I’d so love to be able to tell her that it could all be the result of her not being strict about avoiding gluten. That there is a relatively easy solution..