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Nick Cheruka

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  1. Nick Cheruka
    Hi B.J. Trents is correct as I as well use aspirin in the 81mg a day dose for my heart condition CAD aka Coronary Artery Disease as well as 3 other meds prescribed by my Cardiologist as well for the CAD! I am a Celiac of 20+yrs and I am Strictly gluten-free, so like Trents said make sure to read the ingredient label as some manufactures change ingredients...
  2. Nick Cheruka
    Hi Samo1, it’s always no surprise to me how little help most GP/PC Dr’s, nurses, staff and even Pharmacist are when it comes to anything pertaining to Celiacs! I was diagnosed over 20yrs ago and still today find the same unless your dealing with a group of GI’s Specializing in Celiacs then wow everyone is up to date and knows exactly what we deal with! It’s...
  3. Nick Cheruka
    Also I was diagnosed with Celiacs well over 20+yrs ago and this pain has been there for approx 3-4yrs now and no one can say what it is just guess’s so thats why I am going to ask for the ultra sound as it could be a number of things!
  4. Nick Cheruka
    Hi Raquel2021, I to have the same pain lower to middle left abdominal area! I have mentioned it to my GP and GI which neither were any help! I have noticed it increases more prior to a bowel movement then once I use the bathroom it lessens but does not go away! I’m going to my new GP in January and I am going to ask for an Ultra-sound of that area to see i...
  5. Nick Cheruka
    Hello FayeBr, sorry your in pain and Celiac, I know this to all to well myself! What about topical CBD for pain relief! gluten-free no know side affects and your not ingesting it anyway where you need to worry about being Celiac! Just a non-pharma alternative which has been proven to help with pain! Good Luck☘️hopefully your pain free soon! I am also a C...
  6. Nick Cheruka
    I live in Sunny SW Florida on the Gulf of Mexico and we get more Sunshine than any state in the U.S. and I can tell you my vitamin D levels are above normal range and I am white ethnically but Tan all year out in the Sun🌞Depression does not discriminate!
  7. Nick Cheruka
    Hi Currydmc, I may not be speaking here at this moment on Celiacs or any Autoimmune topic. Although I am a Celiac diagnosed by bloodwork and biopsy! I as well have and and times still struggle with depression, ptsd, anxiety and even suicidal ideologies all from a very young age! I am now 53 and I personally have found God or I should say He found me and I...
  8. Nick Cheruka
    If your anything like me you’ll like them! BJ’s Wholesale Club has the best price I get them by the case! It’s cheaper to do that than buying the four pack or singles!
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  10. Nick Cheruka
    Yes Saba, it is a blend of Pea Protein and Pumpkin Seed Protein! No Dairy, No Soy, No Tree Nuts, No Peanuts, No Gluten! Non GMO verified, 100% gluten-free and 100% Vegan! 30 grams of Protein, All 9 essential amino acids! Zero grams of sugar, Keto friendly! All Natural everything you need, No Artificial Flavors or Colors also Greens-Spinach, Kale and Broccoli...
  11. Nick Cheruka
    I eat a lot of Chicken and Rice! gluten-free and Lactose Free Plant Based Protein Shakes 3-4 times a day before breakfast, between meals and for a quick snack and just before bed! Plus a multi-viamin, 1000mcg’s of B12, a B-Complex and the plant based protein shake with 9 essential amino acids all for muscle repair, growth and energy! Works Great for me! ...
  12. Nick Cheruka
    Your welcome Saba go with what you know works best for you and your health thats the most important thing for all of us to do! I hope you get the answers you much need! May God Bless🙏
  13. Nick Cheruka
    Raquel2021, Your more than welcome and yes I would agree this site and others are very helpful with the helpful people on it and yes Dr’s need to get up to date with Celiacs but they can and do make $$$ without having to do that so needless to say they are not much help if any at all! I did find a Celiac Group of GI Dr’s at UVA when I was back in Va same pla...
  14. Nick Cheruka
    Saba, Your Vili will regenerate/heal with maintaining a gluten free lifestyle! Also if you take NSAID’s aka Ibuprofen or any form of NSAID’s they have been shown to cause villi damage as well in the small intestine so if at all possible don’t take them! I use Tylenol if I really need to take something which luckily I haven’t taken any in months! As far as ...
  15. Nick Cheruka
    Why it’s important to avoid gluten all together and for life if your Celiac!
  16. Nick Cheruka
    Saba, if you ingested Gluten like you said 2-3 and may 5-6 separate times after endoscopy showing no villi damage, then you ate gluten anywhere from that point on especially the amount of times you say you did then you more than likely have villi damage somewhere in your intestines from the gluten you consumed 2-3 whole meals plus 5-6 others whole meals adds...
  17. Nick Cheruka
    Yes sorry about having to share a kitchen, that could be how your getting cross contamination? Yes there is no cure for Celiacs, just a lifelong gluten-free Lifestyle! Just remember you definitely are not alone! We all have one or ten more struggles with it in many aspects of life! Yes it is hard to get people to understand the seriousness of it when they...
  18. Nick Cheruka
    Hi Saba, Celiacs means going Strictly gluten-free no anything containing Gluten ever or your taking yourself back square one just like never being gluten-free but now with the damage from your immune system attacking the Gluten you claimed to eat on what you said is a Strict gluten-free diet! You should not consume Gluten of any amount? The 2-3 times you...
  19. Nick Cheruka
    Also with your vitamin B12 being low that may not be an absorption issue, that may be your not getting enough foods containing B12 or consuming enough if you are! I would say if it were because of your villi not absorbing you would have issues across the board with vitamins, mineral and nutrients all together! I was low in B12 approx 3 months ago and all...
  20. Nick Cheruka
    Hi Stronger than Celiac, in my opinion and this is just that green beans are gluten-free and the stem is as well! They are not from what I understand part of the plant/vegetable that should be eaten but if you do there is not gluten in it as if there were it would be in the green bean as well! All vegetables are gluten-free although normally we don’t eat t...
  21. Nick Cheruka
    That upper comment should have said informed incorrectly! Sorry!
  22. Nick Cheruka
    Hi, Raquel2021 If it is IBS/IBD a Low Fodmap diet is what should be recommended to follow it is also called a Mediterranean Diet as well if I am not mistaken you can google a list of Low Fodmap foods as well as foods to avoid going on it! As far a Celiacs is concerned if you are diagnosed it can take months to or longer at times depending how much damage...
  23. Nick Cheruka
    Scott why wouldn’t anyone having GI issues Not want a concrete diagnosis? Anyone with GI issues that they have no idea where it comes from would and should get a concrete diagnosis even if they suspect it to be caused by gluten! You need to get to the root of the problem in order to be able to fix it, no matter what it is and as far as Celiacs this means a...
  24. Nick Cheruka
    It could be something other than Celiacs! Maybe IBS/BD you should consult your GI or primary care Dr! See if they will do an Ultra sound or what they think it may be! I have a dull to sharp pain on my left lower abdomen but no Dr has been able to determine what other than guessing and I have had all scans I was diagnosed over 20yrs ago with Celiacs and have...
  25. Nick Cheruka
    Your more than Welcome! I’m happy to help if I can be of help!
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