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  1. IrishHeart
    oh boy, do we understand that! sigh. If it were only easier. Hang in there. I hope you feel better soon!
  2. IrishHeart
    well, my math/typing really sucks...Thanks, Steph!!. (sorry, I meant to type around 20,000 IUs) But even still... that would be more like 28,000 IUs. I will edit it. I am sure my doc(this is the female GYN) had her reasons for wanting mine just above 50 ( I was headed toward osteoporosis) but I can ask. I do not take any high doses of...
  3. IrishHeart
    I have to add that even the Bs can accumulate too much. I had too much B6 in my system (which gave me nerve/ burning pain) and then, very high B-12 in my system. My doc had me back waaay the heck off and stop supplementing. Once you start absorbing, you really can achieve toxic levels of all vitamins. I know what it says on various places on the...
  4. IrishHeart
    keep up the good work. Cheers!
  5. IrishHeart
    whoo whoo! Bravissimo!! (also to the tune of Addams Family) Soon, you will feel awesome. Your health will start to blossom. Our lot in life's not rotten To be a Celiac. Your itchies, fog, and foul poo and quick runs to the loo-oo.. are almost far behind you. It's life with Celiac. So stay the course, dear Cootie. Chin up! good...
  6. IrishHeart
    As far as I know, the recommended highest threshold dose per week is no more than 10,000 IUs**. Be careful, hon. You really can overdo supplements of all kinds contrary to those who think "more is better and we just pee it out". Not really true. Edited to add: That should read 28,000 IUs Math/typo/stoopid error)
  7. IrishHeart
    Mine was 13. Then it creeped up to 29. My doc wanted me over 50. Maybe there is no agreement among professionals (which does not surprise me) Open Original Shared Link Table 1: Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] Concentrations and Health* [Open Original Shared Link] nmol/L** ng/mL* Health status <30 <...
  8. IrishHeart
    We do not really recommend tests on here. Well, some people do, but you should be made aware that the celiac panel is the only diagnostic tool for celiac, according to the celiac research centers. It is my understanding that there are no valid tests for gluten sensitivity (yet) or IgG4 food intolerances. A monitored elimination diet is the only way...
  9. IrishHeart
    The total number is all my doc ever cared about, but even still. 22 still seems low, IMHO. What was it before you took the mega-doses ?
  10. IrishHeart
    The flour should be fine for 6 months in the fridge. there's a boatload of recipes here from Tropical Traditions!!! Open Original Shared Link and I like Elana Amsterdam, too Open Original Shared Link
  11. IrishHeart
    Even if they could, do not waste your money, hon. Those "tests" do not "diagnose" anything.
  12. IrishHeart
    yup yup
  13. IrishHeart
    laughing works! Happy weekend West Coast girl! Stay the course...hang in there and stay warm (that's for everyone who does not live in Florida)
  14. IrishHeart
    whattaya mean? we act like this every day!
  15. IrishHeart
    takes one to know one (and now, we have devolved into 5 year olds...) LOL
  16. IrishHeart
    ok.....You're both crazy...but I like that in a person!.
  17. IrishHeart
    amen. me too, Arlene. me too. And I think God must have the biggest sense of humor of all.
  18. IrishHeart
    I take collagen because my connective tissue, joints and hair were all damaged severely for years from undiagnosed celiac. I had significant hair loss. (made me very sad) It helps. Make sure you get the right kind with hyaluronic acid.
  19. IrishHeart
    Then, can I get a woot woot for missJamie yo?! woot woot!
  20. IrishHeart
    look.here's me.... cheerleading you on (GottaSki Lisa gave me those pink poms poms) True story!. I put them on my bike. For real.
  21. IrishHeart
    It gets better, I promise. It is hard to believe when you feel so wonky, but it's true. It took me a long time to get there, but I am old (well, in dog years anyway) and I was very ill at diagnosis. Time is your ally. Patience is key. Tell yourself "Every day is a healing day!" when you wake up and when you go to bed. Healing from celiac is the...
  22. IrishHeart
    well, he may have his reasons, but I'd love to hear what they were. (I am curious that way) LOL you know...that why? why? why thing you and I share? Ask him nicely to tell you?
  23. IrishHeart
    I think it's incredibly sweet of your church members to offer up prayers on your behalf. You are blessed to be supported in that way! And for the record, I am always touched and deeply grateful for those people in my life who have offered prayers in my name. I know my devout Mormon friend was praying for me night and day when I was very ill before diagnosis...
  24. IrishHeart
    I hate to sound like a broken record, but we are suggesting honestly that you hold off on the eating out for a few months while you heal up your gut a little bit. Eating out right away after diagnosis is not always the best idea. Sometimes a reaction to gluten is delayed and you may not be able to tell where or how it happened.(and I do not think it was...
  25. IrishHeart
    Some researchers say that the gluten antibodies will still be elevated enough for valid testing. And the DH rash is the last thing to resolve off gluten --if it is, in fact, true DH. I had rashes, but they were not typical DH blistering lesions. There are all kinds of rashes associated with celiac and gluten intolerance. See what happens. If you suspect...
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