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Could it be Celiac?

JasonH

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JasonH Newbie
JasonH
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I have felt like I have the flu for about 4 months.  I went to the doctor and my blood tests came back with leukopenia.  I have felt extremely tired, sometimes feverish (no fever), headaches, sometimes tingling in my arms & hands, itchy skin, low appetite, nausea, inconsistent bowel movements, and joint problems.

The internet is a scary place but I still go to it to try to figure out whats going on since my doctors are taking a "wait and see approach".

So my question, does anyone have experience with this list of symptoms? I am 39 years old so it seems kinda late in the game to have celiacs but one never knows.  Any thoughts from everyone here would be greatly appreciated.

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Your symptoms could be attributed to celiac disease or any number of illnesses.  The only way to find out if it is indeed celiac disease is to get tested.  It starts with a simple blood test.  Make no changes to your diet.  All celiac disease testing requires you to be on a gluten diet.  

http://www.cureceliacdisease.org/screening/

You can develop celiac disease at any age:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4635160/

A “wait and see approach” is not good in my non-medical opinion.  Why wait?  For you to become sicker?  Consider some new doctors!  If you are stuck with yours, document in writing your request to be tested for celiac disease.  Nothing like a potential lawsuit to get a doctor to take action.  Remember, you are the customer!  

 

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