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  1. SkyBlue4
    My Vit D went from the low end of insufficient (on supplements for years) to the high end of sufficient (without any supplements at all) after just 6 months gluten free. My antibodies were all down to almost nothing as well. I was so happy that I wanted to frame that lab report!
  2. SkyBlue4
    I was just in to see my doctor today about a similar issue I'm having. Just over 2 weeks ago I suddenly started having GI symptoms and initially assumed an accidental glutening.,,,Then I started to worry thinking perhaps something else was going on b/c it seemed soooo long to still have symptoms. My doc assured me that it can take some people weeks...
  3. SkyBlue4
    Thank goodness! I thought it was just me!
  4. SkyBlue4
    I think if your labs are positive AND you know you feel better gluten-free, the single biopsy was simply not enough to provide an accurate diagnosis. My blood work was positive and 2 doctors diagnosed me with celiac disease. I was actually the one that insisted on pursuing an endoscopy. I was not happy that in the end he only took one biopsy though (and...
  5. SkyBlue4
    My understanding is the IgA deficiency will not change. It is what it is. BUT I'm certainly hoping that my overall health will improve as my gut heals and this will make me less "sickly".
  6. SkyBlue4
    Sorry to hear you aren't feeling well. I read this and ran to check my cans of tuna again...they read gluten-free! They do contain soy though. Hope you feel better soon.
  7. SkyBlue4
    We tried them and my kids really liked them. Unfortunately, my store stopped carrying them for some reason.
  8. SkyBlue4
    Wow, look at the difference in your eyes alone!
  9. SkyBlue4
    I was thinking the same. The IgA tests in the celiac panel would not be accurate if your total IgA is low or deficient.
  10. SkyBlue4
    I keep crackers and protein bars in my car. And it has definitely come in handy at times!
  11. SkyBlue4
    I have anxiety with OCD also and have been gluten-free since November (other than accidental glutenings early on). I had really hoped that going gluten-free would relieve my anxiety symptoms but I haven't noticed any improvement yet. Its a terrible cycle for me of stress= anxiety-> insomnia-> exhaustion-> anxiety -> etc. I want to get off this...
  12. SkyBlue4
    Darn! Sorry I missed this. Weekends are crazy busy with my kids and all of their activities. I can't seem to access the transcript. When I click on the pdf link, I get a message that says I don't have permission to view it.
  13. SkyBlue4
    Type 2 is not autoimmune. Open Original Shared Link In rereading my earlier post, I see that my response was pretty unclear. What I was trying to say is that I am not sure if there is any connection between celiac disease (autoimmune) and Type 2 (not autoimmune). Sorry for the confusing post earlier Dealing with both diets together is...well...
  14. SkyBlue4
    Type 1 is autoimmune. Not sure about Type 2 and celiac disease. Are you sure you have Type 2? It's baffling but there are still a lot of doctors out there who mistakenly diagnose Type 2 simply because you are an adult at the time of diagnosis.
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    ARCHIVED What Else Are They Missing?

    SkyBlue4 replied to bartfull's topic in Doctors

    Or get a new pediatrician. I'm thinking about it but my options are limited and not necessarily better. This morning I was able to get the office to agree to test one of my kids (b/c she's always constipated) but I still have to fight for my other kids b/c they don't present with "symptoms". What a joke.
  16. SkyBlue4
    I'm told it doesn't mean a whole lot but it did explain why I seem to catch every little cold my kids bring home. "People with selective IgA deficiency are usually asymptomatic,Open Original Shared LinkOpen Original Shared Link but can have increased frequency of infections, particularly in the respiratory, digestive and genitourinary systems, for example...
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    ARCHIVED What Else Are They Missing?

    SkyBlue4 replied to bartfull's topic in Doctors

    I hear you! I just went through a discussion with my kids' pediatrician that left me angry. He refuses to test my children for celiac disease because ~wait for it~ they don't suffer with diarrhea.
  18. SkyBlue4
    I know it can be a pain, but I agree with IrishHeart. Don't begin with a negative statement like that. I don't think you want to lead with a "here are my issues" type of introduction. Just save that for a time when the topic can come up more naturally. As you said, there's always meeting up for coffee. Btw, I used to like dates (when I dated a century...
  19. SkyBlue4
    You don't have to stop dying your hair. I dye my graying hair all of the time!
  20. SkyBlue4
    Hi BelleVie, I have diabetes and I can try to explain the different types as I understand them. Type 2 involves insulin resistance and sometimes poor insulin production. This is often diagnosed in overweight, sedentary individuals but there are certainly exceptions to this rule. Type 1 is autoimmune and was once thought to only be found in children...
  21. SkyBlue4
    "Low gluten" will hurt. It's a shame but I have had to give up on taking communion, too until they come up with gluten-free alternative.
  22. SkyBlue4
    Congrats! That's great news! I have asthma, too. It would be terrific to see it improve as time goes on. I hope you get the heart stuff sorted out soon. That's got to be scary stuff.
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    Open Original Shared Link
  24. SkyBlue4
    There are so many symptoms of celiac disease that I suppose it's possible it was related. Has your thyroid been checked? A lot of people feel cold with hypothyroidism and some lucky ones report feeling symptom relief once they are gluten-free.
  25. SkyBlue4
    I've heard of this but it's extremely difficult to meet the minimum 10% of your AGI for the deduction.
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