RE: Can't believe I'm doing this

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when you need it. Vent all you want, we will understand )

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From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of Laurie Bilyeu

Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006

6:34 PM

To: SillyYaks

Subject: Can't believe

I'm doing this

Maybe I’ll pull my hair out instead.

I tried to start a gluten challenge last week and immediately got a migraine

then nausea/vomiting/diarrhea. I swore that was it, I had my diagnosis.

But…I was exposed to an intestinal virus just before that also which *could* have accounted for the

sickness…

So, I’m trying again. Oh, man, I

hate this. I just ate cous-cous for dinner. We’ll see what happens.

Laurie

lbilyeu@...

[Guest guest]

When did you start back on gluten and how long will you be on it? I think you might have an intestinal virus, so don't give up yet. I have been back on gluten since January 19th and I can't wait until the endoscopy!!!!!! I never thought that I would be saying that.Judy wrote: *hugz* the abuse we suffer is frustrating, hang in there, we are all here for support when you need it. Vent all you want, we will understand ) *hugz* JudyLynn www.tomatothyme.com My little plot of the earth ) Enjoy! (always being updated) From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of Laurie BilyeuSent: Sunday, February 19, 2006 6:34 PMTo: SillyYaks Subject: Can't believe I'm doing this Maybe I’ll pull my hair out instead. I tried to start a gluten challenge last week and immediately got a migraine then nausea/vomiting/diarrhea. I swore that was it, I had my diagnosis. But…I was

exposed to an intestinal virus just before that also which *could* have accounted for the sickness… So, I’m trying again. Oh, man, I hate this. I just ate cous-cous for dinner. We’ll see what happens. Laurie lbilyeu@...

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LOL I had my endoscopy last Friday, I hate

them so much, but you right, it is much better than eating gluten : / My

throat still hurts a week after the procedure! I don’t think I am a wuss

but it is annoying. I do use this opportunity to eat lots of popsicles though

;p

Now, I am new to the diet, and had my

endoscopy so I went back on the diet, my question is why do we have to have

more endoscopies? Do they have to see if we are getting better? In my mind I

think well, they told me I have CD, the diet works, I am happy, why do I have

to go through that gluten nightmare to have the test done again. As you can

see I am still very new to this diet lol

JudyLynn

www.tomatothyme.com

My little plot of the earth ) Enjoy!

(always being updated)

From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of Arlene Becker

When did you start back on gluten and how long will you be on it?

I think you might have an intestinal virus, so don't give up yet. I have

been back on gluten since January 19th and I can't wait until the

endoscopy!!!!!! I never thought that I would be saying that.

Judy wrote:

*hugz*

the abuse we suffer is frustrating, hang in there, we are all here for support

when you need it. Vent all you want, we will understand )

*hugz*

JudyLynn

www.tomatothyme.com

My little plot of the earth ) Enjoy!

(always being updated)

From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of Laurie Bilyeu

Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006

6:34 PM

To: SillyYaks

Subject: Can't believe

I'm doing this

Maybe I’ll pull my hair out instead.

I tried to start a gluten challenge last week and immediately got a migraine

then nausea/vomiting/diarrhea. I swore that was it, I had my diagnosis.

But…I! was exposed to an intestinal virus just before that also which *could* have accounted for the

sickness…

So, I’m trying again. Oh, man, I

hate this. I just ate cous-cous for dinner. We’ll see what happens.

Laurie

lbilyeu@...

[Guest guest]

Thanks J

Laurie

lbilyeu@...

From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of Judy

Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006

9:12 PM

To: SillyYaks

Subject: RE: Can't

believe I'm doing this

*hugz*

the abuse we suffer is frustrating, hang in there, we are all here for support

when you need it. Vent all you want, we will understand )

*hugz*

JudyLynn

www.tomatothyme.com

My little plot of the earth ) Enjoy!

(always being updated)

From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of Laurie Bilyeu

Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006

6:34 PM

To: SillyYaks

Subject: Can't believe

I'm doing this

Maybe I’ll pull my hair out instead.

I tried to start a gluten challenge last week and immediately got a migraine

then nausea/vomiting/diarrhea. I swore that was it, I had my diagnosis.

But…I was exposed to an intestinal virus just before that also which *could* have accounted for the

sickness…

So, I’m trying again. Oh, man, I

hate this. I just ate cous-cous for dinner. We’ll see what happens.

Laurie

lbilyeu@...

[Guest guest]

I was re-glutened just long enough to

coincide with exposure to the virus. I’m supposed to stay glutened for

another 5 weeks.

Are you feeling sick now, Arlene? How are

you managing? I hear you—whoever thought you’d say “I can’t

wait to have a thing stuck down my throat all the way….” Never mind.

Laurie

lbilyeu@...

From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of Arlene Becker

Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006

9:34 PM

To: SillyYaks

Subject: RE: Can't

believe I'm doing this

When did you start back on gluten and how long will you be on it?

I think you might have an intestinal virus, so don't give up yet. I have

been back on gluten since January 19th and I can't wait until the

endoscopy!!!!!! I never thought that I would be saying that.

Judy

wrote:

*hugz*

the abuse we suffer is frustrating, hang in there, we are all here for support

when you need it. Vent all you want, we will understand )

*hugz*

JudyLynn

www.tomatothyme.com

My little plot of the earth ) Enjoy!

(always being updated)

From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of Laurie Bilyeu

Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006

6:34 PM

To: SillyYaks

Subject: Can't believe

I'm doing this

Maybe I’ll pull my hair out instead.

I tried to start a gluten challenge last week and immediately got a migraine

then nausea/vomiting/diarrhea. I swore that was it, I had my diagnosis.

But…I was exposed to an intestinal virus just before that also which *could* have accounted for the

sickness…

So, I’m trying again. Oh, man, I

hate this. I just ate cous-cous for dinner. We’ll see what happens.

Laurie

lbilyeu@...

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Yes, I am feeling quite sick, but I am determined to do this as I really want to know if I have CD. A lot of people think I am nuts as they can't understand why I am torturing myself with this as I will definitely return to being gluten-free after the endoscopy. My reasoning is this -- if I don't have CD, then I will have some gluten every once in a while and I will know that I am not poisoning my system. I have been eating every gluten item that I missed so much when I was gluten free. I thought I would be enjoying this so much, but it's just not that way. I have returned to living on Pepto Bismol which I buy in quantity. When is your endoscopy scheduled? I had one Dr. say that you only needed to be back on gluten for 2-4 weeks, but most Drs. say about 6 weeks. Thanks for emailing me as your understanding really helps me.

Laurie Bilyeu wrote: I was re-glutened just long enough to coincide with exposure to the virus. I’m supposed to stay glutened for another 5 weeks. Are you feeling sick now, Arlene? How are you managing? I hear you—whoever thought you’d say “I can’t wait to have a thing stuck down my throat all the way….” Never mind. Laurie lbilyeu@... From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of Arlene BeckerSent: Sunday, February 19, 2006 9:34 PMTo: SillyYaks Subject: RE: Can't believe I'm doing this When did you start back on gluten and how long will you be on it? I think you might have an intestinal virus, so don't give up yet. I have been back on gluten since January 19th and I can't wait until the endoscopy!!!!!! I never thought that I would be saying that.Judy wrote: *hugz* the abuse we suffer is frustrating, hang in there, we are all here for support when you need it. Vent all you want, we will understand ) *hugz* JudyLynn www.tomatothyme.com My little plot of the earth ) Enjoy! (always being updated) From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of Laurie BilyeuSent: Sunday, February 19, 2006 6:34 PMTo: SillyYaks Subject:

Can't believe I'm doing this Maybe I’ll pull my hair out instead. I tried to start a gluten challenge last week and immediately got a migraine then nausea/vomiting/diarrhea. I swore that was it, I had my diagnosis. But…I was exposed to an intestinal virus just before that also which *could* have accounted for the sickness… So, I’m trying again. Oh, man, I hate this. I just ate cous-cous for dinner. We’ll see what happens. Laurie lbilyeu@... Yahoo! Autos. Looking for a sweet ride? Get pricing, reviews, & more on new and used cars.

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LOL I had my endoscopy last Friday, I hate them so much, but you right, it is much better than eating gluten : /  My throat still hurts a week after the procedure!  I don’t think I am a wuss but it is annoying.  I do use this opportunity to eat lots of popsicles though ;pNow, I am new to the diet, and had my endoscopy so I went back on the diet, my question is why do we have to have more endoscopies?  Do they have to see if we are getting better?  In my mind I think well, they told me I have CD, the diet works, I am happy, why do I have to go through that gluten nightmare to have the test done again.  As you can see I am still very new to this diet lol===================I have been GF for a year and in 2 weeks I am having an endoscopy (and colonoscopy).   My GI doc wants to see what is going on because my osteoporosis is not improving and I still have severe joint pain.Shez

[Guest guest]

Go girl, you can do it. Maybe I’ll

buy some Pepto today. ***Gluten Challenge Update: Rumbly tumbly this morning! I’m

sure everyone wants to get this update every morning for the foreseeable future

and so I will oblige… (wink)

My endo isn’t even scheduled. I

return to Doc in 3 weeks to schedule it for 5 weeks out. This doc said 6 weeks

back on gluten because he doesn’t want a false negative. Me neither.

Laurie

lbilyeu@...

From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of Arlene Becker

Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006

12:09 AM

To: SillyYaks

Subject: RE: Can't

believe I'm doing this

Yes, I am feeling quite sick, but I am

determined to do this as I really want to know if I have CD. A lot of

people think I am nuts as they can't understand why I am torturing myself with

this as I will definitely return to being gluten-free after the

endoscopy. My reasoning is this -- if I don't have CD, then I will have

some gluten every once in a while and I will know that I am not poisoning my

system. I have been eating every gluten item that I missed so

much when I was gluten free. I thought I would be enjoying this so much,

but it's just not that way. I have returned to living on Pepto Bismol which

I buy in quantity. When is your endoscopy scheduled? I had one Dr.

say that you only needed to be back on gluten for 2-4 weeks, but most Drs. say

about 6 weeks.

Thanks for emailing me as your

understanding really helps me.

Laurie Bilyeu

wrote:

I was re-glutened just long enough to

coincide with exposure to the virus. I’m supposed to stay glutened for

another 5 weeks.

Are you feeling sick now, Arlene? How are

you managing? I hear you—whoever thought you’d say “I

can’t wait to have a thing stuck down my throat all the

way….” Never mind.

Laurie

lbilyeu@...

From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of Arlene Becker

Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006

9:34 PM

To: SillyYaks

Subject: RE: Can't

believe I'm doing this

When did you start back on gluten and how long will you be on it?

I think you might have an intestinal virus, so don't give up yet. I have

been back on gluten since January 19th and I can't wait until the

endoscopy!!!!!! I never thought that I would be saying that.

Judy

wrote:

*hugz*

the abuse we suffer is frustrating, hang in there, we are all here for support

when you need it. Vent all you want, we will understand )

*hugz*

JudyLynn

www.tomatothyme.com

My little plot of the earth ) Enjoy!

(always being updated)

From: SillyYaks

[mailto:SillyYaks ]

On Behalf Of Laurie Bilyeu

Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006

6:34 PM

To: SillyYaks

Subject: Can't believe

I'm doing this

Maybe I’ll pull my hair out instead.

I tried to start a gluten challenge last week and immediately got a migraine

then nausea/vomiting/diarrhea. I swore that was it, I had my diagnosis.

But…I was exposed to an intestinal virus just before that also which *could* have accounted for the

sickness…

So, I’m trying again. Oh, man, I

hate this. I just ate cous-cous for dinner. We’ll see what happens.

Laurie

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But for that you don’t re-gluten right?

The idea is to see what’s going on as is? Good luck.

Laurie

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From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of Sherene Silverberg

Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006

6:30 AM

To: SillyYaks

Subject: Re: Can't

believe I'm doing this

LOL I had

my endoscopy last Friday, I hate them so much, but you right, it is much better

than eating gluten : / My throat still hurts a week after the

procedure! I don’t think I am a wuss but it is annoying. I do use

this opportunity to eat lots of popsicles though ;p

Now, I am new to the

diet, and had my endoscopy so I went back on the diet, my question is why do we

have to have more endoscopies? Do they have to see if we are getting

better? In my mind I think well, they told me I have CD, the diet works,

I am happy, why do I have to go through that gluten nightmare to have the test

done again. As you can see I am still very new to this diet lol

===================

I have been GF for a year and in 2 weeks I am having an endoscopy (and

colonoscopy). My GI doc wants to see what is going on because my

osteoporosis is not improving and I still have severe joint pain.

Shez

[Guest guest]

But for that you don’t re-gluten right? The idea is to see what’s going on as is? Good luck.=======thankfully, no more gluten in my life, EVER.   the idea is to see how the healing is coming on from being completely GF for a yearWish me luck, I have an appointment with a new allergist on Thursday. He is apparently a whiz at ferreting out obscure issues and loves nothing more than a good challenge.  I am pretty sure I have a host of other food allergies and my previous allergist just wouldn't take me seriously. I am hoping that this guy is going to be worth going to.  He and I had a long chat before I made the appointment and I was most impressed, so here's hoping.Shez

[Guest guest]

All the very best luck!!!! Do tell us more

about the doctor when you’ve seen him also—where are you in the world? We all

need a whiz doctor who loves a challenge!

Tell me about your name as you sign it—Shez—a

very fun nickname…

Laurie

lbilyeu@...

From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of Sherene Silverberg

Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 7:58

AM

To: SillyYaks

Subject: Re: Can't

believe I'm doing this

But for

that you don’t re-gluten right? The idea is to see what’s going on as is? Good

luck.

=======

thankfully, no more gluten in my life, EVER. the idea is to

see how the healing is coming on from being completely GF for a year

Wish me luck, I have an appointment with a new allergist on Thursday.

He is apparently a whiz at ferreting out obscure issues and loves nothing more

than a good challenge. I am pretty sure I have a host of other food

allergies and my previous allergist just wouldn't take me seriously. I am

hoping that this guy is going to be worth going to. He and I had a long

chat before I made the appointment and I was most impressed, so here's hoping.

Shez

[Guest guest]

>

> My GI doc wants to see what is going on because my

> osteoporosis is not improving and I still have severe joint pain.

>

>

just curious if you've ever been tested for lyme disease

depending on where you live, it's more or less likely to be a possible

cause of debilitating joint pain

esther in lyme central

[Guest guest]

Or Sjogrens?? It can also cause the same problems.

[Guest guest]

Hey -- I NEED YOUR UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't stop! If our gluten-free friends don't want to read this, they can ignore us. This is helping me get through this period. I hope I will have been back on gluten long enough to get an accurate result. It sounds like you will be back on gluten for over 8 weeks. Is that correct? I think my system is getting a bit more used to the gluten returning. The nausea is what kills me. I just never dreamed I would feel so different. Laurie Bilyeu wrote: Go girl, you can do it. Maybe I’ll buy some Pepto today. ***Gluten Challenge Update: Rumbly tumbly this morning! I’m sure everyone wants to get this update every morning for the foreseeable future and so I will oblige… (wink) My endo isn’t even scheduled. I return to Doc in 3 weeks to schedule it for 5 weeks out. This doc said 6 weeks back on gluten because he doesn’t want a false negative. Me neither. Laurie lbilyeu@... From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of Arlene BeckerSent: Monday, February 20, 2006 12:09 AMTo:

SillyYaks Subject: RE: Can't believe I'm doing this Yes, I am feeling quite sick, but I am determined to do this as I really want to know if I have CD. A lot of people think I am nuts as they can't understand why I am torturing myself with this as I will definitely return to being gluten-free after the endoscopy. My reasoning is this -- if I don't have CD, then I will have some gluten every once in a while and I will know that I am not poisoning my system. I have been eating every gluten item that I missed so much when I was gluten free. I thought I

would be enjoying this so much, but it's just not that way. I have returned to living on Pepto Bismol which I buy in quantity. When is your endoscopy scheduled? I had one Dr. say that you only needed to be back on gluten for 2-4 weeks, but most Drs. say about 6 weeks. Thanks for emailing me as your understanding really helps me. Laurie Bilyeu wrote: I was re-glutened just long enough to coincide with exposure to the virus. I’m supposed to stay glutened for another 5 weeks. Are you feeling sick now, Arlene? How are you managing? I hear you—whoever thought you’d say “I can’t wait to have a thing stuck down my throat all the way….” Never mind. Laurie lbilyeu@... From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of Arlene BeckerSent: Sunday, February 19, 2006 9:34 PMTo: SillyYaks Subject: RE: Can't believe I'm doing this When did you start back on gluten and how long will you be on it? I think you might have an intestinal virus, so don't give up yet. I have been back on gluten since January 19th and I can't wait until the endoscopy!!!!!! I never thought that I would be saying that.Judy wrote: *hugz* the abuse we suffer is frustrating, hang in there, we are all here for support when you need it. Vent all you want, we will understand ) *hugz* JudyLynn www.tomatothyme.com My little plot of the earth ) Enjoy! (always being updated) From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of Laurie BilyeuSent: Sunday, February 19, 2006 6:34 PMTo: SillyYaks Subject: Can't believe I'm doing this Maybe I’ll pull my hair out instead. I tried to start a gluten challenge last week and immediately got a migraine then nausea/vomiting/diarrhea. I swore that was it, I had my diagnosis. But…I was exposed to an intestinal virus just before that also which *could* have accounted for the sickness… So, I’m trying again.

Oh, man, I hate this. I just ate cous-cous for dinner. We’ll see what happens. Laurie lbilyeu@...

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[Guest guest]

I say, the longer the better and at lots of it. You want to make sure you get

yourself good

and glutened if you are going to do it. I only went back on for 5 weeks (was

supposed to

be longer, but appt got moved up due to Drs schedule). At that point, I was

just starting

to feel the GI effects - I seem to get tiredness, aches and terrible nerve pain

in my foot

before the GI stuff comes on strong (EW!) Biopsy came back negative, but as

soon as I

went GF again, I felt SO much better.

I know my body is telling me to eat GF no matter what the tests say, but kind of

wish I had

decided to stick it out for a few more weeks for a later appt - maybe the

results would

have been different and I would know " for sure. " Now I sort of feel like it

might just be a

random reaction and I am putting myself on a " weird " diet for nothing.

[Guest guest]

All the very best luck!!!! Do tell us more about the doctor when you’ve seen him also—where are you in the world? We all need a whiz doctor who loves a challenge! Tell me about your name as you sign it—Shez—a very fun nickname…===========I'm in Norfolk, VA (originally from Johannesburg, South Africa)I have no idea where the nickname came from. I think my nanny used it when I was little and it stuck. I am Shezzie to old friends and family, and Shez to the rest of the world. I used Sherene in the business world.Shez

[Guest guest]

>

>>

>> My GI doc wants to see what is going on because my

>> osteoporosis is not improving and I still have severe joint pain.

>>

>>

>

>

> just curious if you've ever been tested for lyme disease

> depending on where you live, it's more or less likely to be a possible

> cause of debilitating joint pain

============

not been checked for it. Will ask for it to be added to the list of

things to be checked. My DH is convinced I have another autoimmune

disease because of all the funky things that are wrong with me but I

keep on testing negative for them. The only tests that are always

high are C Reactive protein (indicates inflammation) and the Sed rate.

Shez

[Guest guest]

Just 5 more weeks until endo—sorry,

I did explain that poorly. But thank you for thinking 8 weeks—it gives me

something worse to compare with. Let’s do keep up to date and hang in

there!

Laurie

lbilyeu@...

From:

SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of Arlene Becker

Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006

11:46 AM

To: SillyYaks

Subject: RE: Can't

believe I'm doing this

Hey -- I NEED YOUR UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't stop! If our

gluten-free friends don't want to read this, they can ignore us. This

is helping me get through this period. I hope I will have been

back on gluten long enough to get an accurate result. It sounds like

you will be back on gluten for over 8 weeks. Is that correct? I

think my system is getting a bit more used to the gluten returning. The

nausea is what kills me. I just never dreamed I would feel so

different.

Laurie Bilyeu

wrote:

Go girl, you can do it. Maybe I’ll

buy some Pepto today. ***Gluten Challenge Update: Rumbly tumbly this morning!

I’m sure everyone wants to get this update every morning for the

foreseeable future and so I will oblige… (wink)

My endo isn’t even scheduled. I

return to Doc in 3 weeks to schedule it for 5 weeks out. This doc said 6 weeks

back on gluten because he doesn’t want a false negative. Me neither.

Laurie

lbilyeu@...

From: SillyYaks

[mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of Arlene Becker

Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006

12:09 AM

To: SillyYaks

Subject: RE: Can't

believe I'm doing this

Yes, I am feeling quite sick, but I am

determined to do this as I really want to know if I have CD. A lot of

people think I am nuts as they can't understand why I am torturing myself with

this as I will definitely return to being gluten-free after the

endoscopy. My reasoning is this -- if I don't have CD, then I will have

some gluten every once in a while and I will know that I am not poisoning my

system. I have been eating every gluten item that I missed so

much when I was gluten free. I thought I would be enjoying this so much,

but it's just not that way. I have returned to living on Pepto Bismol

which I buy in quantity. When is your endoscopy scheduled? I had

one Dr. say that you only needed to be back on gluten for 2-4 weeks, but most

Drs. say about 6 weeks.

Thanks for emailing me as your

understanding really helps me.

Laurie Bilyeu

wrote:

I was re-glutened just long enough to

coincide with exposure to the virus. I’m supposed to stay glutened for

another 5 weeks.

Are you feeling sick now, Arlene? How are

you managing? I hear you—whoever thought you’d say “I

can’t wait to have a thing stuck down my throat all the

way….” Never mind.

Laurie

lbilyeu@...

From: SillyYaks

[mailto:SillyYaks ]

On Behalf Of Arlene Becker

Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006

9:34 PM

To: SillyYaks

Subject: RE: Can't believe

I'm doing this

When did you start back on gluten and how long will you be on it?

I think you might have an intestinal virus, so don't give up yet. I have

been back on gluten since January 19th and I can't wait until the

endoscopy!!!!!! I never thought that I would be saying that.

Judy

wrote:

*hugz*

the abuse we suffer is frustrating, hang in there, we are all here for support

when you need it. Vent all you want, we will understand )

*hugz*

JudyLynn

www.tomatothyme.com

My little plot of the earth ) Enjoy!

(always being updated)

From: SillyYaks

[mailto:SillyYaks ]

On Behalf Of Laurie Bilyeu

Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006

6:34 PM

To: SillyYaks

Subject: Can't believe

I'm doing this

Maybe I’ll pull my hair out instead.

I tried to start a gluten challenge last week and immediately got a migraine

then nausea/vomiting/diarrhea. I swore that was it, I had my diagnosis.

But…I was exposed to an intestinal virus just before that also which *could* have accounted for the

sickness…

So, I’m trying again. Oh, man, I

hate this. I just ate cous-cous for dinner. We’ll see what happens.

Laurie

lbilyeu@...

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Thank you for the affirmation J I’ve also ordered

Enterolab tests for me and DS. I’ll get it one way or the other. Or both!

Laurie

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From: SillyYaks

[mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf

Of Jen

Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006

11:59 AM

To: SillyYaks

Subject: Re: Can't

believe I'm doing this

I say, the longer the better

and at lots of it. You want to make sure you get yourself good

and glutened if you are going to do it. I

only went back on for 5 weeks (was supposed to

be longer, but appt got moved up due to Drs

schedule). At that point, I was just starting

to feel the GI effects - I seem to get tiredness,

aches and terrible nerve pain in my foot

before the GI stuff comes on strong (EW!)

Biopsy came back negative, but as soon as I

went GF again, I felt SO much better.

I know my body is telling me to eat GF no matter

what the tests say, but kind of wish I had

decided to stick it out for a few more weeks for a

later appt - maybe the results would

have been different and I would know " for

sure. " Now I sort of feel like it might just be a

random reaction and I am putting myself on a

" weird " diet for nothing.

[Guest guest]

I love it—it’s warm and fuzzy and

friendly. There’s a Norwegian proverb, “A well-loved child has many names.” (as

in nicknames, of course, endearments) One of yours stuck!

Laurie

lbilyeu@...

From: SillyYaks

[mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf

Of Sherene Silverberg

Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006

12:04 PM

To: SillyYaks

Subject: Re: Can't

believe I'm doing this

All the

very best luck!!!! Do tell us more about the doctor when you’ve seen him

also—where are you in the world? We all need a whiz doctor who loves a

challenge!

Tell me about your name

as you sign it—Shez—a very fun nickname…

===========

I'm in Norfolk, VA

(originally from Johannesburg,

South Africa)

I have no idea where the nickname came from. I think my nanny used it

when I was little and it stuck. I am Shezzie to old friends and family, and

Shez to the rest of the world. I used Sherene in the business world.

Shez

[Guest guest]

My son is Bocci...or Baci, as I prefer (kisses in italian, as opposed to the lawn bowling game)...and has been since pre-birth. We were trying to come up with names, and one of my co-workers said we should name him Bocci. Bocci Calacci, a nice italian name. Oh brother, I said. But it stuck. And my best friend at work, whom I am best friend with out of work, told her family...so they started calling in-utero Brennan Bocci...and her daughter went to our daycare, so now all the kids at daycare and the other parents call him Bocci too. In fact, I'd lay dollars to donuts that some of them don't even know his real name!

From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of Laurie BilyeuSent: Monday, February 20, 2006 1:00 PMTo: SillyYaks Subject: RE: Can't believe I'm doing this

I love it—it’s warm and fuzzy and friendly. There’s a Norwegian proverb, “A well-loved child has many names.” (as in nicknames, of course, endearments) One of yours stuck!

Laurie

lbilyeu@...

From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of Sherene SilverbergSent: Monday, February 20, 2006 12:04 PMTo: SillyYaks Subject: Re: Can't believe I'm doing this

All the very best luck!!!! Do tell us more about the doctor when you’ve seen him also—where are you in the world? We all need a whiz doctor who loves a challenge!

Tell me about your name as you sign it—Shez—a very fun nickname…

===========

I'm in Norfolk, VA (originally from Johannesburg, South Africa)

I have no idea where the nickname came from. I think my nanny used it when I was little and it stuck. I am Shezzie to old friends and family, and Shez to the rest of the world. I used Sherene in the business world.

Shez

[Guest guest]

That’s a perfect one! My ds has

recently started forcing me to eliminate some of my pet names for him…he’s

13 and terminally cool, so “punkin-butt” doesn’t fly anymore.

It’s no problem, I can make up more.

Laurie

lbilyeu@...

From:

SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of Calacci, Bridget

Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 1:05

PM

To: SillyYaks

Subject: RE: Can't

believe I'm doing this

My son is Bocci...or Baci, as I prefer

(kisses in italian, as opposed to the lawn bowling game)...and has been since

pre-birth. We were trying to come up with names, and one of my co-workers said

we should name him Bocci. Bocci Calacci, a nice italian name. Oh brother, I

said. But it stuck. And my best friend at work, whom I am best friend with out

of work, told her family...so they started calling in-utero Brennan Bocci...and

her daughter went to our daycare, so now all the kids at daycare and the other

parents call him Bocci too. In fact, I'd lay dollars to donuts that some of

them don't even know his real name!

From:

SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of Laurie Bilyeu

Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006

1:00 PM

To: SillyYaks

Subject: RE: Can't

believe I'm doing this

I love it—it’s warm and fuzzy

and friendly. There’s a Norwegian proverb, “A well-loved child has

many names.” (as in nicknames, of course, endearments) One of yours

stuck!

Laurie

lbilyeu@...

From:

SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of Sherene Silverberg

Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006

12:04 PM

To: SillyYaks

Subject: Re: Can't

believe I'm doing this

All the

very best luck!!!! Do tell us more about the doctor when you’ve seen him

also—where are you in the world? We all need a whiz doctor who loves a

challenge!

Tell me about your name

as you sign it—Shez—a very fun nickname…

===========

I'm in Norfolk, VA

(originally from Johannesburg,

South Africa)

I have no idea where the nickname came from. I think my nanny used it

when I was little and it stuck. I am Shezzie to old friends and family, and

Shez to the rest of the world. I used Sherene in the business world.

Shez

[Guest guest]

I'm in the same boat. My doctor (OB/Gyn) refers to them as " inflamation

issues. " I wish I knew what was inflammed and why?!?!?!

On Mon, 20 Feb 2006 12:06:14 -0500, Sherene Silverberg wrote

>

>

> >

> >>

> >> My GI doc wants to see what is going on because my

> >> osteoporosis is not improving and I still have severe joint pain.

> >>

> >>

> >

> >

> > just curious if you've ever been tested for lyme disease

> > depending on where you live, it's more or less likely to be a possible

> > cause of debilitating joint pain

> ============

>

> not been checked for it. Will ask for it to be added to the list of

> things to be checked. My DH is convinced I have another autoimmune

> disease because of all the funky things that are wrong with me but I

> keep on testing negative for them. The only tests that are always

> high are C Reactive protein (indicates inflammation) and the Sed rate.

>

> Shez

>

>

[Guest guest]

Are you counting the days and the minutes?:)Laurie Bilyeu wrote: Just 5 more weeks until endo—sorry, I did explain that poorly. But thank you for thinking 8 weeks—it gives me something worse to compare with. Let’s do keep up to date and hang in there! Laurie lbilyeu@... From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of Arlene BeckerSent: Monday, February 20, 2006 11:46 AMTo: SillyYaks Subject: RE: Can't believe I'm doing

this Hey -- I NEED YOUR UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't stop! If our gluten-free friends don't want to read this, they can ignore us. This is helping me get through this period. I hope I will have been back on gluten long enough to get an accurate result. It sounds like you will be back on gluten for over 8 weeks. Is that correct? I think my system is getting a bit more used to the gluten returning. The nausea is what kills me. I just never dreamed I would feel so different. Laurie Bilyeu wrote: Go girl, you can do it. Maybe I’ll buy some Pepto today. ***Gluten Challenge Update: Rumbly tumbly this morning! I’m sure everyone wants to get this update every morning for the foreseeable future and so I will oblige… (wink) My endo isn’t even scheduled. I return to Doc in 3 weeks to schedule it for 5 weeks out. This doc said 6 weeks back on gluten because he doesn’t want a false negative. Me neither. Laurie lbilyeu@... From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of Arlene BeckerSent: Monday, February 20, 2006 12:09 AMTo: SillyYaks Subject: RE: Can't believe I'm doing this Yes, I am feeling

quite sick, but I am determined to do this as I really want to know if I have CD. A lot of people think I am nuts as they can't understand why I am torturing myself with this as I will definitely return to being gluten-free after the endoscopy. My reasoning is this -- if I don't have CD, then I will have some gluten every once in a while and I will know that I am not poisoning my system. I have been eating every gluten item that I missed so much when I was gluten free. I thought I would be enjoying this so much, but it's just not that way. I have returned to living on Pepto Bismol which I buy in quantity. When is your endoscopy scheduled? I had one Dr. say that you only needed to be back on gluten for 2-4 weeks, but most Drs. say about 6 weeks. Thanks for

emailing me as your understanding really helps me. Laurie Bilyeu wrote: I was re-glutened just long enough to coincide with exposure to the virus. I’m supposed to stay glutened for another 5 weeks. Are you feeling sick now, Arlene? How are you managing? I hear you—whoever thought you’d say “I can’t wait to have a thing stuck down my throat all the way….” Never mind. Laurie lbilyeu@... From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of Arlene BeckerSent: Sunday, February 19, 2006 9:34 PMTo: SillyYaks Subject: RE: Can't believe I'm doing this When did you start back on gluten and how long will you be on it? I think you might have an intestinal virus, so don't give up yet. I have been back on gluten since January 19th and I

can't wait until the endoscopy!!!!!! I never thought that I would be saying that.Judy wrote: *hugz* the abuse we suffer is frustrating, hang in there, we are all here for support when you need it. Vent all you want, we will understand ) *hugz* JudyLynn www.tomatothyme.com My little plot of the earth ) Enjoy! (always being updated) From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of Laurie BilyeuSent: Sunday, February 19, 2006 6:34 PMTo: SillyYaks Subject: Can't believe I'm doing this Maybe I’ll pull my hair out instead. I tried to start a gluten challenge last week and immediately got a migraine then nausea/vomiting/diarrhea. I swore that was it, I had my diagnosis. But…I was exposed to an intestinal virus just before that also which *could* have accounted for the sickness… So, I’m trying again. Oh, man, I hate this. I just ate cous-cous

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[Guest guest]

Good luck!

Lori in ATL

>

> *hugz* the abuse we suffer is frustrating, hang in there, we are

all here

> for support when you need it. Vent all you want, we will

understand )

>

>

>

> *hugz*

>

>

>

> JudyLynn

>

>

>

> www.tomatothyme.com <http://www.tomatothyme.com/>

>

> My little plot of the earth ) Enjoy! (always being updated)

>

>

> _____

>

>

> From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ]

On Behalf

> Of Laurie Bilyeu

> Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006 6:34 PM

> To: SillyYaks

> Subject: Can't believe I'm doing this

>

>

>

> Maybe I'll pull my hair out instead. I tried to start a gluten

challenge

> last week and immediately got a migraine then

nausea/vomiting/diarrhea. I

> swore that was it, I had my diagnosis. But.I was exposed to an

intestinal

> virus just before that also which *could* have accounted for the

sickness.

>

>

>

> So, I'm trying again. Oh, man, I hate this. I just ate cous-cous

for dinner.

> We'll see what happens.

>

>

>

> Laurie

>

> lbilyeu@...

>

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