Valerie2021
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Another update: After requesting bloodwork and starting a gluten challenge, I only lasted three days of unbearable reflux. I had a few weeks to wait for my bloodwork appointment in which i casually had small things containing wheat or gluten. My bloodwork came back flagged with IgA levels of 52, so it appears I do have celiac. I've also flagged positive... -
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Thank you all so much for your comments. I've been off gluten since this post and am feeling great I'm going to keep watch on my other symptoms and see how they fare over time. -
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Thanks to you both trent and scott! i'm starting again from scratch, making my health a priority. How do you suggest i navigate questions about autoimmune diseases, etc? Would I consider myself celiac? I'll be avoiding gluten but I'm hesitant to "label" myself. In the end I suppose it doesn't really matter though! -
Hi all! Since I became pregnant with my first in 2011, I've been experiencing really frustratingly itchy patches on my buttocks, elbows, knees, as well as painful sores on my hands. After years of asking my doctor, using various steroid creams, taking allergy medication, etc. I've also done the celiac blood work (which came out negative). I have since (as...