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  1. knitty kitty
    Hi, @Cosmicveganchick, Yes I answered on your other post, but I will answer here for future reference, too. I didn't suggest chromium for you, although it does help diabetics with blood glucose levels. Chromium and thiamine are needed to make insulin. Yes, I do recommend extra thiamine, minimum of 300 mg a day. Thiamine is water soluble...
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    @LCArseneault, welcome to the forum! I understand what you're going through. I've lost babies, too. Be aware that Celiac Disease causes malabsorption which results in malnutrition. Being low or deficient in certain vitamins and minerals can affect your fertility and successful pregnancies. Here are some articles that you might find helpful...
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    @Cosmicveganchick, Did the sugar help any? Coke is made with high fructose corn syrup which has to be processed through the liver (just like alcohol) and contributes to Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. When I first went gluten free, I experienced low blood sugar frequently. I adopted the AutoImmune Protocol diet, developed by a doctor...
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    Welcome to the forum, @Maria33255! For peace of mind, you might try a DNA test to see if you have any of the most common genes for Celiac Disease. Not all Celiac genes are known. Just having the genes doesn't necessarily mean the genes are activated and causing Celiac. But, since you have improvement on the gluten free diet, it might be a safe assumption...
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    @Mtjawal, Welcome to the forum! Has your grandson continued to consume dairy products? Dairy is known to cause continuing inflammation in people with Celiac Disease. I understand he had improvement on a gluten free diet, but continued dairy can cause further symptoms. You stated "The episodes last about 8-10 days of daily vomiting (1-3 times...
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    Vasculitis IS associated with Vitamin D Deficiency. "Vitamin D Levels in Patients With Small and Medium Vessel Vasculitis" https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33454206/ "Conclusion: Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency are more frequent in patients with systemic small and medium vessel vasculitis and RA"
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    @Cosmicveganchick, You stated you tested low for Vitamin B12 and iron. It's rare to have a deficiency in just one vitamin or mineral. In Celiac disease, the damage to the small intestine where nutrients are absorbed usually causes vitamin and mineral deficiencies across the board. There's eight essential B vitamins. They are codependent on...
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    I found this article... Raynaud's phenomenon and vitamin D https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22580932/ And... Chilblains in Turkey: a case-control study https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3938353/ Many Celiacs are underweight and have Vitamin D deficiency.
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    I found some articles you might find interesting.... https://www.hormonesmatter.com/fluoroquinolone-time-bomb-mitochondria-damage/ And... https://www.hormonesmatter.com/tag/fluoroquinolones-thiamine-deficiency/ Seems that Levoflaxin is a fluoroquinolone. Sorry about your mom. All those illnesses your mom has are linked to Vitamin...
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    @Spherical Bird, You said "...increase my tiredness, give me weird tingling sensations in the limbs and increase my migraines intensity..." and "...emotional, tense and tired all the time too." You've also mentioned sleep apnea and sleep paralysis and Candida infections. These are symptoms of Thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiency. The World Health...
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    @or27, Some other thoughts.... The hives might be a sign of high blood sugar levels in prediabetes. I'd get hives and rashes and contact dermatitis before I was diagnosed with Type Two. Niacinamide (the non-flushing form of Vitamin B3) is really good for skin problems. Mast Cell Activation Syndrome can cause hives. Mast cells can be...
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    Hello, @or27, and welcome to the forum! Your symptoms sound uncomfortable! Have you been checked for Ehlers-Danlos syndromes? Perhaps you may find some similar symptoms here.... https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ehlers-danlos-syndromes/ And.... https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/2017-eds-classification-non-experts/oral-mandibular-manifestations...
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    This article will help. It mentions the genetic variables you both have listed in your posts. "Genetic susceptibilty and celiac disease: what role do HLA haplotypes play?" https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6502200/
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    Do Not take Ashwagandha if you are taking an SSRI. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI's) prevent the breakdown of serotonin. Ashwagandha causes the production of serotonin. Too much serotonin leads to Serotonin Syndrome. It is a serious, unpleasant medical condition. Even taking too much Ashwagandha by itself can cause serotonin syndrome...
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    @Ribbygirl6, I was severely deficient in Vitamin D, I was in the single digits. It surprised my doctor how low the level was. He prescribed D2, but that is synthetic and my body didn't like it. I started supplementing with D3 (the more bioavailable form). My body craved the D3 supplements. I ate them like m&m's for a few weeks. Really strange...
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    @Spherical Bird, I agree with @Scott Adams. You should be taking a B Complex vitamin. Some of the symptoms you mentioned (shaky hands, Candida infection, sleep disturbances, tachycardia, overly emotional, and tired) are early symptoms of insufficiency of some B vitamins. Glutamic acid foods require thiamine (vitamin B1) to break down and turn...
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    Thought this might help... /celiac-disease/anti-tissue-transglutaminase-antibodies-may-be-associated-with-cows-milk-protein-in-addition-to-gluten-intake-r5441/
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    Yes, muscle weakness and also it's the nerve signalling from the brain. Thiamine is needed for nerves to transmit messages.
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    No, get the itchy rash biopsied. It may be Dermatitis Herpetiformis, a skin rash the occurs with Celiac Disease. Sores around the mouth can indicate deficiencies in several B vitamins. Get his B vitamins and his Vitamin D level checked, too. Hope this helps.
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    @Petal100, Have you been checked for Diabetes? Endometriosis and rosacea have been linked to diabetes. I have all three plus Celiac.
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    It's been my experience the only vitamins doctors check routinely are B12 and Vitamin D. Erythrocyte Transketolase test is a test that may be used to measure thiamine. WHO has a field test for thiamine insufficiency: can you rise from a squat? People suffering from thiamine deficiency cannot rise from a squat or have difficulty rising from...
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    @Eloise2022, Welcome to the forum! I've read that Vitamin C will binds with nickel and keep nickel from being absorbed in the digestive tract. Iron competes with nickel for absorption in the digestive tract. Has your ferretin level been checked? The AutoImmune Protocol Diet is a Paleo Diet that eliminates processed gluten free facsimile foods...
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    Some vitamins can be measured by checking a twenty-four hour urine collection for vitamin by products (like measuring exhaust fumes from cars too see how well they utilize gasoline, lol). These are expensive and rarely done. There are no tests at all for some B vitamins. 😿 The best way is to take a good B Complex with all eight B vitamins and look for im...
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    http://www.adaptogenresearch.com/calcium-citrate-malate.html It's available on Amazon.com. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Calcium-HealthProfessional/ The benefits of calcium outweigh the risks of low calcium. A doctor can monitor your calcium levels and bone density before you get blocked arteries.
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    @Crowe, Welcome to the forum! Thanks for taking the time to post. I'm impressed your doctor put your symptoms together as Celiac Disease. She's a keeper! Celiac Disease is an autoimmune disorder where gluten triggers an immune response against gluten and erroneously attacks cells in the body (that's the autoimmune part). The villi in the...
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