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    It seems the "fad" diet is working for you.
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    Hi @Stephanie Wakeman, Get your vitamind D blood level checked and supplement to raise to around 80 ng/dl or 200 nmol/L. This is the natural upper limit and provides the best immune system. Vitamin D plays a role in regulating the immune system, and low levels may impair the immune system's ability to control allergic responses. Vitamin D deficiency...
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    Thanks for bringing this up again. That week my doctor sent me for a Carotid Artery scan that came back 90% blockage on both sides. Short story I had a stent put in right carotid artery. Just now getting back to normal from the Anesthesia. Surgery healed well, but it took until the next day to wake up from the anesthesia. A combination of time and B6...
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    Hello @CeliacNew, If you are Vegan to help you feel better, reconsider returning to omnivore. Actually, since you are already on a very restrictive diet, transitioning to gluten free might be easier for you. Read the ingredient labels, Particularly vitamin D and Choline require supplements for vegan diet because our primary source is sun, eggs...
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    Once you've completed testing and still don't have improvement, start a trial gluten free diet. Looking for imprvement that may indicate Non Celiac Gluten Sensitivity, which is 10 times more prevalent than Celiac Disease. Deficiencies in vitamins B6, B12, D, and C can manifest as skin rashes. Virtual guaranty you are deficient in vitamin D.
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    Zinc glyconate lozenges (Cold Eeze) helps fight off viral respiratory infections by coating the mucous membrane cells to protect them from virus. Zinc is an antiviral essential mineral. Choline deficieicy can be the cause of Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. It is estimated by some experts that less than 10% eat the minimum RDA of around 450 mg. ...
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    Vitamin D deficiency may play a role in the severity of sciatica, with low levels potentially leading to increased pain sensitivity and inflammation. Adequate vitamin D levels may help reduce inflammation and improve nerve function, potentially easing pain associated with sciatica. Also work on choosing food with low omega 6. Omega 6 is inflammatory...
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    a deficiency in thiamine (vitamin B1) can contribute to muscle twitching, especially in more severe cases of thiamine deficiency. Thiamine is crucial for nerve function and energy production, and its deficiency can disrupt muscle contraction and nerve signals. Lots of Thiamine a day, several hundred mg, to reverse thiamine deficiency. The usual dose...
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    I use Listerine. Rinse first to soften the tarter, then brush with Oral B electric toothbrush super sonic. The $15 ones at the supermarket. At 73 I still have all my teeth. While a blood test can measure iodine levels, it's not the most accurate method for assessing iodine status, and urinary iodine excretion is considered a better indicator. Have...
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    You could try CBD for her instead of THC, although I don't think it enhances the appetite the way THC does. With anorexia appetine is everything. CBD also attaches to the opiod receptors, without the psychotropic effect so it may help with the withdrawal from gluten. There are lots of vitamin and mineral deficiencies caused by Celiac Disease the the...
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    Hello @Farmerswife As @trents said talk to your doctor about changing to a different drug. I I was given a prescription for Zanax, took one dose and could not sit down for four hours. Twitching all over, and my eyes felt like they were propped open with toothpicks. Perhaps the old standard, often refered to as "mother's little helper" Valium would...
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    Once you have removed the inflammatories, it is time to focus on the deficiencies. A lot of them not specific to Celiac, but deficiency in them elicits symptoms associated with Celiac. According to research, celiac disease tends to be more prevalent in urban areas compared to rural areas. Same is true with airborne viruses. Because urban residents...
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    Kosher salt is not usually iodized. Shortly after starting GFD in 2014, I realized I wasn't getting enough iodine. Growing up in the 50's and 60's we ate bread that used iodine as a dough modifier so each slice had about 100 mcg of iodine. A sandwich and glass of milk supplied 300 mcg a day. In the 70's they stopped using iodine as a conditioner in...
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    You may be reacting to some of the ingredients used to imitate gluten products. I eat Amy's Chilli quite often with no problems. When I eat Bush's chilli beans or Hormel Chilli with the same ingredient list, I get heartburn. Break out the alka seltzer. Barillo spaghetti has CORN FLOUR, RICE FLOUR, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES. Udi's White bread...
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    Welcome to the forum @Ryangf. You don't need permission to not eat anything that makes you feel bad; including wheat, barley or rye products. Wheat flour has an omega 6:3 ratio of 22:1. Our bodies do best at less than 3:1. Omega 6 fatty acids are generally inflammatory. There is really no point in more testing. For some it takes 10 years...
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    My mom said when he was born "you got what you gave". Until 5 years of he was gluten free, was well liked by his friends, although did get them into mischief at times, a leader of his group of friends, physically active and paid attention, as much as any preschooler. At 5 years old we moved to my hometown and had to rely on our friends, my pediatrition...
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    Welcome to the forum @cookiesyum, I lasted on staton for about a month before getting so weak I had to stop. Switched to Nicotinic Acid and I posted the results in a previous post. Instead of getting sicker and weaker on the statin I feel I am improving day by day. Nicotinic Acid was first used for cholesterol in 1955.
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    According to research, consuming gluten can potentially trigger sudden mood swings and increased irritability in children, particularly those with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease, making them more likely to have tantrums or display behavioral issues; this is because gluten can trigger an immune response in the body, potentially impacting brain function...
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    Yes. Proportionately a small piece to a toddler is like a whole slice to an adult. This is an important clue. She was doing well, accidentally ate gluten and later the old behavior returned. I remember reading posts here of people reacting to a kiss from someone who had just eaten gluten. Recent research indicates that 40% of first degree relatives...
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    @plumbago, I found a good PDF on cholesterol: Unlocking the mysteries of VLDL: exploring its production, intracellular trafficking, and metabolism as therapeutic targets I just started it, but it may have answers for us, with whacky cholesterol. The pharmaceuticals don't seem to be interested in anything but statins. "The nicotine in tobacco...
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    Many of the symptoms, there are over 200, associated with celiac disease and NCGS are vitamin and mineral deficiencies caused by small intestine damage in the case of celiac disease and food avoidance and the poor nutrittion of the Modern American Diet (MAD) I used to turn the heat on even at 78 degrees. The 600 mcg of Liquid Iodine helped. Also...
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    If you mean continueing on Gluten Free my answer is yes. She showed significant improvement in her behavior and that translates to a happy family. Do get her tested as sooon as you can. You might want to investigate genetic testing for Celiac Disease. Children recover more quickly than adults. It took my son about 6 months on Nutramigen before going...
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    Hi @Nicbent35, When my son was diagnosed with Celiac Disease when he was weaned, so I understand your frustration. With improvement so dramatic, it cannot be a coincedence. Get her to the doctor and tell the story and insist on testing. In the meantime, though, continue on GFD. Her health is more important than convincing...
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    Are You Confused About Your Celiac Disease Lab Results? Some people test negative but have a positive biopsy, others test positive but negative biopsy. This is why it can take years and misdiagnosis of other diseases that Celiac Disease can mimic. The above link is a good read with real life examples. Something I find interesting is that in 19...
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    Also ask for a test of vitamin D levels. I agree with knitty kitty that cyclical Thiamine deficiency may be the cause of your cycle. Celiac Disease causes multiple vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Itchy palms can be a symptom of iodine deficiency. Low iodine levels can lead to dry, flaky skin on the hands and body due to the disruption...
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