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- Ginger38 replied to Ginger38's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms6
Shaking/Tremors and Off Balance
I have had a lot of reflux since starting the gluten challenge. My GI gave me some meds to take to hopefully help a little while on the gluten challenge -
- trents replied to Julianne101's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms3
Seeking proper diagnosis
Imodium and Pepto Bismol are relatively safe when used occasionally. Pepto Bismol will bind with medications. I cannot take it because it will interact with my coumadin. Pepto also contains aspirin in it so it can make platelets more slippery and the aspirin could also cause ulcers if Pepto is used too often. I'm not saying the restaurant meal is the... -
- Julianne101 replied to Julianne101's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms3
Seeking proper diagnosis
Thank you for the feedback! I realize the restaurant meal was probably contaminated but I had no idea a reaction to gluten could last so long! I’m hoping I find a doctor who will take me seriously. Is Imodium or Pepto Bismol safe to take to manage symptoms? -
- trents replied to Julianne101's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms3
Seeking proper diagnosis
Welcome to the forum, @Julianne101! Your experience is exceedingly common in the celiac community. First, regardless of how gluten free the food was in the restaurant experience you described actually started out to be, you have no idea what measures were taken in the cooking, preparation and handling to prevent cross contamination. Sounds... -
- Julianne101 posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms3
Seeking proper diagnosis
I'm new to this forum. My sister was diagnosed with Celiac disease 20 years ago right around the time my 2 year-old daughter developed a swollen belly, prolapsed bowell (constipated), intense sweating, etc. So, my sister suggested maybe it might have something to do with gluten. My daughter's gastroenterologist said he didn't want to put her through an...
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