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mythreesuns

By mythreesuns
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mythreesuns Contributor
mythreesuns
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Hello, all! I've been reading your posts for a couple of days and now I thought I'd introduce myself. Some friends from a WebMD board told me how wonderful you all were, so I thought I'd find out for myself.

My name is Toni (on WebMD it's Ann.....long story! LOL). Anyway, I'm 33 and have had over the years:

asthma

chronic sinus infections

Reynaud's Syndrome

Nerve pain (presumably from my bad back)

Migraines

panic attacks/anxiety

chronic acid reflux

chronic diarrhea

bloating/gas

Restless Leg Syndrome

arthritis (the one that finally sent me over the edge!)

I went to the dr and went through a series of tests (blood test and endoscopy biopsy came up negative) I went lactose free, and when that didn't work I went MILK free. And, when that didn't work and I found out I have arthritis, I decided to FINALLY listen to some very nice people who said CELIAC, CELIAC, CELIAC!!! lol

I am doing a gluten-free trial on my own, as my GP thinks it's impossible to have celiac because its so rare, and my gastro dr thinks it's not possible either because the blood test was negative. Well, that may be, but I'm SICK AND TIRED of being SICK AND TIRED so I went ahead with the diet anyway because I can' imagine at this point what else could be going on with me.

What I'm hoping to get from all of you is some support, and some answers to those stupid questions everyone asks in the beginning.

A little more personal background on me: I'm married 13 years, and have 3 wonderful boys. Our 12 y.o. has Asperger's and is selectively mute. Our 9 y.o. has OCD and Tourette's (and I'm not ruling out celiac, as I do recall some antibody showing up on his bloodwork that had us scared about juvenile arthritis or some other auto-immune disease and he has chronic diarrhea as well), and our 2 y.o. has verbal apraxia and SID and is being potty trained FINALLY! We all live in NJ with our dog, Mandy, and our cat, Koocha.

I hope to get to know all of you!!

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beaglemania Rookie
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Hello Toni, welcome to the board!! I hope the Celiac diet works for you and you begin to feel better!!! :)

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Hi Toni--welcome! :)

You've come to the right place for advice/support with the gluten-free diet.

Read over the old posts--there's a ton of information here. Anything you can't find an answer to, feel free to ask!

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ravenwoodglass
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Hello, all! I've been reading your posts for a couple of days and now I thought I'd introduce myself. Some friends from a WebMD board told me how wonderful you all were, so I thought I'd find out for myself.

My name is Toni (on WebMD it's Ann.....long story! LOL). Anyway, I'm 33 and have had over the years:

asthma

chronic sinus infections

Reynaud's Syndrome

Nerve pain (presumably from my bad back)

Migraines

panic attacks/anxiety

chronic acid reflux

chronic diarrhea

bloating/gas

Restless Leg Syndrome

arthritis (the one that finally sent me over the edge!)

I went to the dr and went through a series of tests (blood test and endoscopy biopsy came up negative) I went lactose free, and when that didn't work I went MILK free. And, when that didn't work and I found out I have arthritis, I decided to FINALLY listen to some very nice people who said CELIAC, CELIAC, CELIAC!!! lol

I am doing a gluten-free trial on my own, as my GP thinks it's impossible to have celiac because its so rare, and my gastro dr thinks it's not possible either because the blood test was negative. Well, that may be, but I'm SICK AND TIRED of being SICK AND TIRED so I went ahead with the diet anyway because I can' imagine at this point what else could be going on with me.

What I'm hoping to get from all of you is some support, and some answers to those stupid questions everyone asks in the beginning.

A little more personal background on me: I'm married 13 years, and have 3 wonderful boys. Our 12 y.o. has Asperger's and is selectively mute. Our 9 y.o. has OCD and Tourette's (and I'm not ruling out celiac, as I do recall some antibody showing up on his bloodwork that had us scared about juvenile arthritis or some other auto-immune disease and he has chronic diarrhea as well), and our 2 y.o. has verbal apraxia and SID and is being potty trained FINALLY! We all live in NJ with our dog, Mandy, and our cat, Koocha.

I hope to get to know all of you!!

Hi Toni, I am so glad to see you made it to the group. You will find a wealth of info here. It won't be long till you join us celiac nags on WebMD. :D

Anyway glad to see you here. Welcome.

:ph34r::ph34r::ph34r: Kris :ph34r::ph34r::ph34r:

Can you guess which WebMD nag I am :D

mythreesuns Contributor
mythreesuns
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Kris, hello!!!!!!!!!

Yeah, I forgot my password, so I couldn't log on at work. Had to wait until I had time at night to get the e-mail.

Anyway, at least you know that something you said got through to SOMEone, right? LOL

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