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    This resonates with me, sometimes not always. Perhaps it relates to how much good sleep we are getting, as well.
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    I think given what the OP has stated, she likely has some form of gluten intolerance, but given her symptoms after eating a high carb meal or snack, the OGTT and fasting insulin tests are likely more useful than a fasting blood glucose in terms of checking out problems with blood glucose regulation. The OGTT used to be done much more frequently than now.
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    I'm sorry for all you're going through and thanks for keeping on posting here, hopefully you will get some resolution soon. Concurrent with my celiac diagnosis upon endoscopy, I was told I had a hiatal hernia, which is extremely common. My personal feeling is that this is partially what contributes to my occasional GERD. Re-reading your original post...
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    @KSMarcuson yes, further testing. A fasting blood glucose test is among the least useful tests that exist! This is why I suggest the oral glucose tolerance test. Among a couple of other things, it will tell you about insulin release. (Also why I suggest a fasting insulin test.)
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    Good, you will want to try to narrow down the origin of the problem (celiac or diabetes or pre-diabetes). I would also ask your medical provider if they can order you an oral glucose tolerance test and/or a fasting insulin test. Good luck and keep us posted. I see a moderator split your postings for some reason, so I'm not sure if you will get this. Plumbago
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    Your detailed posting reminds us all how complicated the road can be towards diagnosis. You have also absorbed much learning - it's evident from what you wrote. For sure you should ask a doctor for a celiac panel of tests, however, you will need to be consuming gluten for some time beforehand. Reading over your post, I'm not sure my experience completely...
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    These are the inactive ingredients of Robitussin: anhydrous citric acid, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, glycerin, liquid glucose, menthol, natural and artificial flavors, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sucralose, triacetin, xanthan gum Does anyone...
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    Your pain and other sensations sound like it could be a neuropathy and/or paresthesias. Yes, get them checked out. I would recommend tests for vitamin deficiencies, like B12 especially (unless you've already had those?). If you are known to have anemia, is your medical provider putting you on a supplement to get your iron and/or red blood cell count back...
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    Yes indeed! Healing is possible. Most of the people on this thread have healed from celiac disease. I think the difference is that you say you can go back to eating gluten. I just wanted to have that clarified so we all know what the conversation is about. Most if not all of the people on here, as you may guess, would disagree. (And there are testimonials...
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    can I ask what is it you are expecting in terms of dialogue here? I don't mean to be overly direct, I apologize if it sounds harsh, but I'm not understanding the point you are trying to get across. I could guess, but for me, it'd be better to hear it from you.
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    I know you asked about magnesium glycinate (and I'd love to hear from you the reasons you are choosing this form), but just putting in my experience here, I take mag citrate, and because I try not to buy too much plastic, I had to look for it in glass bottles and came across the brand Bluebonnet, which I'm generally impressed with. But again, would love to...
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    @Natalie14 I'm so sorry you are suffering through this! The one suggestion that leapt out to me in bright neon lights was to offer either to go shopping for the entire family (depending on your age) or offering to accompany the adult who does the shopping. Then, at least at first, tape big marked cards on all the food in the house that is gluten free...
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    Thanks! Yes, definitely get a Celiac panel. If your insurance won't cover it, you can order one yourself (and pay, of course). I haven't heard of a low BUN and (only) slightly low chloride being linked up to celiac disease, but I am not an expert. Low BUN may or may not be significant. Before making major clinical decisions, me myself - for sure I'd...
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    What is your creatinine?
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    I don't really understand what you're saying, except to say that on a population level, the incredible rise of added sugars in our diets are directly linked to the crazy rise in NAFLD. I have never heard of choline deficiency as the cause of the NAFLD epidemic. And, if you are avoiding (added) sugars, yes, your blood glucose could slowly rise due to...
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    I have never heard of that @Wheatwacked. To clarify, I've never heard of someone eating low on the glycemic index and deficient in choline who has NAFLD. In my work and informal research, overwhelmingly implicated in NAFLD is the usual American (or increasingly Western) bugaboo: sedentary lifestyle and overconsumption of sugar. Risk factors are the usual...
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    Hi @xRavenHeartx, I have not had a low BUN/creatinine ratio, but on occasion my ratio has been high. I puzzled over it a while - the notes I took based on my research of this topic said 1) some labs do not do ratios if each component is within normal limits; 2) "high ratio could mean decreased blood flow to kidneys. If 30 (mine was 26 at the time), could...
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    Hi, What do you mean by blood sugar crashes? These usually occur with people taking certain medications for diabetes. Unless you are having hyperinsulemia, which precedes diabetes. How much less are you eating, do you think? Would that be enough to account for the weight loss? What are you eating exactly? You say you know why your guts blew...
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    You would if you have celiac and are still eating gluten.
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    I'm jealous! I've been to Spain a couple of times and love it so very much (never been to Cataluna though). However, when I was there, I was pre-diagnosis. They do eat a lot of torta (spanish omlette sometimes called tortilla), so generally that should be ok, just make sure there's no "harina de trigo" (wheat flour) in it, likely not. In other parts...
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    I once had a very high b12 result - this happened very shortly after I had given myself a B12 shot. It happened again, but I had been regularly supplementing orally with B12. It's very very likely not a cause for concern, unless you have not been supplementing regularly. What was the number, and what is the normal range? Good that you are going for an...
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    Wow - thank you for sharing your amazing story! (When you say aneurysm, did it burst or were you taken care of before that happened?) I've had only one or two panic attacks, but I don't think they were precipitated by gluten, at least not that I know of. All I know is that I had to go out walking and burn off a lot of energy, which helped. I have heard of...
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    Yes, I agree @trents
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    Generally low FODMAP (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols), short-chain carbohydrates (sugars). Eggs and meat Certain cheeses such as brie, Camembert, cheddar and feta Almond milk Grains like rice, quinoa and oats Vegetables like eggplant, potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers and zucchini Fruits such as grapes...
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    I think @Salomon meant that he/she would have to eat something with gluten in it.
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