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should you be tested for other diseases?

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should you be tested for other auto immune diseases?  My Dr never mentioned testing for anything else

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3 hours ago, DJFL77I said:

should you be tested for other auto immune diseases?  My Dr never mentioned testing for anything else

That is real smart.  lol  Well I think my pituitary gland issue is autoimmune and I do have psoriasis. What do you think you have?  I could have others too , who knows.  You mean get tested for like lupus or  hashimotos? I guess there are blood tests for that. If u have celiacs you may become alergic to corn and rice and ALL grains.  I don't know if I am alergic to any other grain besides corn or rice but I will never eat any grains again. Not after becomming alergic to corn or rice and i am alergic to all chemicals too . I brush my teeth with coconut oil. Have for years.  Can't use the plastic tampons any more and yadi yadi. I get the same reaction as i would if i ate  corn or rice.  If you want good petroleum/corn/gluten  free floss  buy the   POH  wax free floss. Also use Kirks unscented soap . ( if you dont have a coconut allergy). Good luck. I haven't had a break out of guttate psoriasis or just regular psoriasis in a long time. I also became highly alergic to rubbing alchohol and i react if i even smell it. It is derrived from corn and rye. 

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It was 8 months between when I first saw my gi/ immunology team (office visit ) and my gluten challenge/scopes months later. Waitlist for my scopes.

Between the 2 appointments above I visited a rheumatologist upon my celiac cousin's suggestion. She and others here on the forum explain those with celiac ardmore at risk of other autoimmune conditions.

Good luck.

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