Wheatwacked
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Chest pain from celiac
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Canker sores
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Studies have shown that individuals with canker sores tend to have lower levels of vitamin D in their blood compared to those without the condition. This suggests that vitamin D deficiency could be a risk factor for developing canker sores. Vitamin D deficiency is very common in Celiac Disease.
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So Sunday night after writing that post about Losartan was causing weakness in my hips I decided to stop taking it, even if against medical advice. When I was 12 years old I read a book called The First Hundred Years of Surgery. It gave me insight to the politics, financials and egos of the world. My take-away at the time was: one day I'm going to have...
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I hate to cook!
Wheatwacked replied to bold-95's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
In 70-year-olds, DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) levels are significantly lower than in young adults, typically around 20% of youthful levels, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) | (.gov). This decline is a natural part of aging, with DHEA production decreasing from its peak in the third decade of life. While some studies suggest potential... -
I hate to cook!
Wheatwacked replied to bold-95's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
Welcome @bold-95. That's a tough situation. Understanding DHEA Deficiency in Menopausal Women A major cause of hypothyroid is iodine deficiency. In the 60's bread had 90 mcg, milk 100 mcg per cup and we used iodized table salt. A sandwich and glass of milk supplied 300 mcg, Now in the US bread does not use iodine as dough condition... -
For minor aches and pains, my go to is Original Alka-Seltzer. Aspirin and bicarbonate. It is dissoved in water before you swallow it so no tablets to aggravate the stomach wall. The bicarbonate buffers the stomach acid for upset stomach. Willow bark contains a chemical called salicin, which is similar to aspirin. It has pain and fever reducing effects...
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Am I celiac or not?
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Am I celiac or not?
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Am I celiac or not?
Wheatwacked replied to somethinglikeolivia's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Just like you cannot be a little pregnant, you cannot be a little Celiac. Here is an article I found that explains what the numbers mean. Are You Confused About Your Celiac Disease Lab Results? Here is another article about the non traditional symptoms of Celiac Disease. What Are the Symptoms of Celiac Disease? I've been taking 10,00... -
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Am I celiac or not?
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Am I celiac or not?
Wheatwacked replied to somethinglikeolivia's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
While a definitive causal link remains unclear, vitamin D's known role in immune modulation and intestinal barrier integrity suggests that it plays a significant role in the development and progression of celiac disease. Reduced 25(OH)D levels are associated with celiac disease. In celiac disease, gluten can damage these tight junctions, and vitamin D may... -
Ocd making gluten fears unmanageable. Need advice
Wheatwacked replied to Dora77's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
How high is too high? I take 10,000 IU vitamin D3 every day. My blood is stable at 80 ng/ml (200 nmol/L). Even at 10,000 a day it took 8 years to raise it to 80. Higher levels of 25(OH)D in blood can moderate the autoimmune attack. Vitamin D Is Not as Toxic as Was Once Thought Lower vitamin D levels have also been associated with increased OCD symptom... -
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Chest pain from celiac
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Vitamin D deficiency can contribute to rib pain. Chest pain stemming from the ribs ccould be costochondritis, which involves inflammation of the cartilage connecting the ribs to the breastbone. This pain can range from mild to severe, potentially mimicking heart attack symptoms, and is often worsened by breathing or movement. Other potential causes include...
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"Vitamin D, as an immune modulator, is known to regulate immune response and maybe implicated in disease pathogenesis or susceptibility of celiac disease. Components of the immune system, such as B-lymphocytes, T-lymphocytes, and dendritic cells, are influenced by the regulatory effects of Vitamin D ... Increasing evidence also suggests that Vitamin D deficiency...
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knitty kitty reacted to a post in a topic:
Help needed
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Is it common to develop a wheat allergy in addition to Celiac Disease?
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It seems the "fad" diet is working for you.
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Hi @Stephanie Wakeman, Get your vitamind D blood level checked and supplement to raise to around 80 ng/dl or 200 nmol/L. This is the natural upper limit and provides the best immune system. Vitamin D plays a role in regulating the immune system, and low levels may impair the immune system's ability to control allergic responses. Vitamin D deficiency...
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Thanks for bringing this up again. That week my doctor sent me for a Carotid Artery scan that came back 90% blockage on both sides. Short story I had a stent put in right carotid artery. Just now getting back to normal from the Anesthesia. Surgery healed well, but it took until the next day to wake up from the anesthesia. A combination of time and B6...
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Hello @CeliacNew, If you are Vegan to help you feel better, reconsider returning to omnivore. Actually, since you are already on a very restrictive diet, transitioning to gluten free might be easier for you. Read the ingredient labels, Particularly vitamin D and Choline require supplements for vegan diet because our primary source is sun, eggs...
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Once you've completed testing and still don't have improvement, start a trial gluten free diet. Looking for imprvement that may indicate Non Celiac Gluten Sensitivity, which is 10 times more prevalent than Celiac Disease. Deficiencies in vitamins B6, B12, D, and C can manifest as skin rashes. Virtual guaranty you are deficient in vitamin D.