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Hi 'ConfusedCelic'. I was very interested to read your post and the letter from Prof. Federico Biagi you linked to. Blown away actually! I am DQ7.5. I tested sero-negative for Celiac 10 days AFTER giving up gluten (August 2023) when I knew very little about this topic. I now know a whole lot. I am not game to do a gluten challenge. My body is still ...
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Could it be? Next steps?
AnnaNZ replied to CeeBee1807's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Trents and ceebee1807, which of your liver enzymes were elevated? Did they stay elevated long-term or did they fluctuate? -
Premature Graying and Celiac Disease: A Case Study and Implications for Diagnosis
AnnaNZ commented on Scott Adams's article in Latest Research
Hello there. I think the restoration of hair colour is due to the replenishment of vitamins/minerals rather than just giving up gluten. Perhaps you need to get those levels checked? (from another-but-older green eyed mama 🙂- 6 comments
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Premature Graying and Celiac Disease: A Case Study and Implications for Diagnosis
AnnaNZ commented on Scott Adams's article in Latest Research
I started greying in my 40s, gave up gluten in September 2023 aged 59, have taken courses of Vitamin D, B complex and zinc and my completely grey hair has started to regenerate dark brown. Real visible proof of malabsorption.- 6 comments
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Bitters for digestion?
AnnaNZ replied to AnnaNZ's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Hi guys. Sorry I fell off the radar for a while. It has been a bit of a crazy time. I will give you an update. I am not even sure I can remember everything that has happened... (I am keeping a comprehensive diary though.) I am now taking a multivitamin, 1000 IU Vitamin D 4 times per day, Histagest-DAO in the morning with a probiotic pill. (All prescribed... -
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AnnaNZ replied to AnnaNZ's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Hmmm, I would not have thought that breakfast was healthy... -
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AnnaNZ replied to AnnaNZ's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Thanks Knitty Kitty. One issue I have is no diagnosis so it's hard to know how far I go down this path until I get one. I saw my GP on Thursday and we have agreed to proceed with the gluten challenge. I was hoping to get rid of my pain before that happened. The throat tightening has made me nervous about doing a gluten challenge too. I have taken 1 x... -
Bitters for digestion?
AnnaNZ replied to AnnaNZ's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Fats vs carbs - the pain usually starts late morning - I guess that relates to breakfast? I have some kind of rice-based bread for breakfast. lemon and ginger tea. The GP and GE seem to be happy with my gallbladder. (Burping is much reduced, no more heartburn.) -
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AnnaNZ replied to AnnaNZ's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Hi. My joint pain is negligible now which is good. I usually start with under the rib pain late morning. And sometimes I have abdominal cramps in front. Sometimes gurgling noises in my throat and sometimes feeling like it is tight in my oesophagus. -
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AnnaNZ replied to AnnaNZ's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Hi Trent. What I mean is, is that part of the healing after giving up gluten? As opposed to one of the foods I am currently eating giving me further trouble. -
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AnnaNZ replied to AnnaNZ's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Wow! That is a long sad story (with a happier ending). It is great that you are on this forum to inspire people on! Did you get a biopsy in the end or had you had enough of the medical system? Would it be safe for me to assume that if my lower intestine is fine and I have no bloating, then the pain is to be expected rather than due to a particular... -
Bitters for digestion?
AnnaNZ replied to AnnaNZ's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Thanks a lot for the advice!! Funnily enough I happened to drink ginger ale for the first time in decades 3 nights ago! What I haven't been able to figure out it, is the pain to be expected no matter what I eat, just a fact of a damaged gut that needs to get better or is the pain because of what I am eating that particular day. Most mornings there is... -
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AnnaNZ replied to AnnaNZ's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
OK thanks Russ. -
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AnnaNZ replied to AnnaNZ's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
That is really interesting Wheatwacked! Thank you. I am off to bed now but I will look into this further tomorrow. -
It looks like you and I have the same genetic variant but here in NZ they only seem to list the troublesome (?) markers. Mine was given to me as: DQA1*05 and DQB1*03:01 (DQA1*05) = DEMONSTRATED Relative risk for coeliac disease: HLA-DQA1*05 (Very Low) Your doctor was incorrect saying there is no way you have coeliac disease. The chance...
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AnnaNZ replied to AnnaNZ's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Thanks for your response Wheatwacked. I haven't had thiamine or choline tested but Vitamin D has been tested. 25 Hydroxy Vitamin D Results: 57 nmol/L Range: 50 - 150 Results: Reference range:<25 Moderate to severe vitamin D deficiency 25 - 50 Mild deficiency 50 - 150 Optimal target range for bone health Here in NZ we are still... -
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AnnaNZ replied to AnnaNZ's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Oh the AIP diet is harsh! I thought I was doing it tough now. I think I need a restriction holiday for a few days (not the gluten though). -
Bitters for digestion?
AnnaNZ replied to AnnaNZ's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Hi Trent. Thanks for your response. Yes I have certainly considered NCGS. There seem to be differing opinions on the net as to how far NCGS goes. I haven't heard of the AIP before. I can look at that. I have kept an extensive food diary and every time I think I have nailed it, I am proved wrong. Which makes me start to wonder, will it hurt... -
Hi all. I have just signed up (from New Zealand). I have been reading posts on this forum many times over the last 3 months and it has been very helpful and interesting. Thank you so much for this. This is my story. One day in mid-August this year, I UNUSUALLY ate a lot of white bread. That evening I developed a pain under my right rib. In the days...