Re: Emailing: cccomp.....Good article: Celiacdisease;

[Guest guest]

I'm so sorry you're not doing well, Lea. Take it easy and take care of

yourself.

Kenda

Dearest Kenda:

>

>I saw my doctor yesterday because the H-Pylori has flared very badly and he

said that he would test me, but he doubts that I have Celiac disease. He had

done a stool sample a few years ago and it showed that I'm not absorbing my

food. I'm being treated very aggressively at the moment for H-Pylori because it

was so bad that we thought that I would end up in hospital. My doctor was

worried about a bleeding ulcer because of all the stress that I have been

through. My stomach was so bloated and burning with pain that it was just

unbearable. It all started just over a week ago when I did too much work in our

yard, my chest wall and back had a strange weakness with pain, but that was

better Friday and then the Gastrointestinal attack hit.

>

>We are so lucky to have a doctor who makes house calls on a Sunday, but we will

go to his office on Thursday. He hates to do X-rays, but he wants to do one on

my back, then another bone scan.

>

>Sending love....Lea

>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~```````````

> Re: Emailing: cccomp.....Good article:

Celiacdisease;

>

>

> Hi Lea,

>

> My 13-year old daughter has it. She had constant GI problems until she was

diagnosed and went on the GF diet. It has worked wonders for her. She is

completely well now. It's a simple series of blood tests. Are you going to be

tested?

>

> Kenda

>

>

>

> My daughter thinks that I have Celiac disease because of my severe GI

problems and she might be right...love you all....Lea

> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~```

> Candida vs. Gluten Intolerance Symptoms

>

> The symptoms of gluten intolerance are very similar to candida symptoms.

>

> The following list of common symptoms of low level Candida albicans

infections was found on a web page. I have used it as a framework to compare

with some of the symptoms of an undiagnosed gluten intolerant person. (Celiac

and gluten intolerance are used interchangeably below, though they really

aren't. Celiac disease <http://www.panix.com/~donwiss/> refers to a damaged

intestinal mucosa. Gluten intolerance can be a sensitivity without much

measurable damage):

>

> Chronic fatigue - One of the most common celiac symptoms.

>

> Weakness - One of the most common celiac symptoms.

>

> Dizziness - About 5% of celiac patients get nerve damage that can vary from

tingling and numbness in the feet to confusion, memory loss, dizziness and loss

of balance, visual abnormalities. This sometimes happen in the absence of GI

symptoms. Epilepsy (with calcification in the brain) does respond when gluten is

fully removed.

>

> Headaches - Common celiac symptom.

>

> Cold sweats and/or night sweats - Have never heard of it as a celiac

symptom.

>

> Feeling bad all over, like having the flu - Typical celiac symptom, to the

extent one thinks of flu as diarrhea, weakness, and muscular/bone aches and

pains.

>

> Muscle and joint pains - Common celiac symptom.

>

> Sore throat - Not generally considered a celiac symptom, but I have heard

reports from a few members of a support group. Also have heard about swollen

glands in the neck.

>

> Low grade fever - Not a known celiac symptom.

>

> Numbness, especially in the hands or feet - See dizziness above. Another

celiac symptom is called peripheral neuropathy (possibly due to folic acid

deficiency). Also abnormal or impaired skin sensation (paresthesia), including

burning, prickling, itching or tingling. Also the celiac FAQ lists central and

peripheral nervous system disease.

>

> Asthma - Celiacs are more susceptible to having allergies, possibly due to

a deficiency of magnesium.

>

> Chronic sinusitis - Celiacs are more susceptible to sinus problems.

>

> Allergies - Celiacs are more susceptible to having other food intolerances

and allergies.

>

> Irritability - Common celiac symptom.

>

> Abdominal pain - Common celiac symptom.

>

> Constipation or diarrhea - Both common celiac symptoms.

>

> Gas - Very common celiac symptom.

>

> Chronic athlete's foot or jock itch - Not known as a celiac symptom, but

celiacs would be a weakened host for fungi.

>

> Yeast rashes - What does a yeast rash look like? Some celiacs have had

eczema and hives clear up when going gluten-free. Also 5% of celiacs get

dermatitis herpetiformis, which is very itchy rash which is most commonly on the

outside of elbows, knees, top of buttocks, or on the back shoulders, neck and

scalp.

>

> Feeling worse when deprived of sugar containing foods or simple

carbohydrates such as potatoes - An undiagnosed celiac can have food cravings as

they are malnourished.

>

> Feeling weaker on damp days or after bathing - Not a celiac symptom.

>

> Feeling worse when exposed to mold, dust, chemicals, or pollutants -

Celiacs are more susceptible to having allergies.

>

> Elevated Epstein-Barr virus titers, indicating a recent reactivation of the

virus - Don't know.

>

> Heart pains - Not known as a celiac symptom. However, with severe anemia,

there are often uncomfortable heart palpitations. Also, I suppose heartburn

could be a symptom as some celiacs vomit after gluten consumption.

>

> General reproductive problems - Infertility is a known celiac symptom in

both sexes. It is due to malnourishment. Also gynecological disorders like

spontaneous abortions.

>

> Chronic vaginal infections - Don't know, but the host body is weakened.

>

> Premenstrual syndrome like symptoms - Anecdotally a celiac symptom.

>

> Irregular menstrual cycles or unusual menstrual pain - Untreated celiac

women often have low estrogen levels and an erratic or non-existent menstrual

cycle (amenorrhea). For young untreated celiac girls, the onset of menarche can

be delayed. Women with a long history of malabsorption will sometimes reach

menopause at a younger age; in some cases as early as in their late twenty's.

Anecdotally unusual menstrual pain is a celiac symptom.

>

> Return to Candida main page <http://www.candidapage.com/>

>

> The URL of this page is: http://www.CandidaPage.com/cccomp.shtml

> Last updated: 03-Jan-02, 20:55 EST

> Send questions, comments or additions to donwiss at panix com

>

> Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by

licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health

care professional before commencing any medical treatment.

>

> " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you.

Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a

happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, two-time Nobel

Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace)

>

>

[Guest guest]

Lea,

I'm so sorry to hear you are feeling so bad! . . .

Please read the book " Restoring Your Digestive

Health " . Dr. Rubin speaks from personal experience.

You must take care of that H-Pylori though! . . .

Tough stuff!

Love,

Rogene

[Guest guest]

Dear Lea,

Please take very, very good care of yourself! . . . I

worry about you - A LOT!

Love,

Rogene