Guest guest Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 I haven't been feeling well for the past few days, so I decided to go in to see the doc today. They ran a few tests, did some exams and came up with something I was't expecting. PID. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. I highly doubt I have an STD (had my annual in May and was thoroughly tested because it was a new doc and I have been with the same guy for years), but they ran every test you could think of today. So I have a few questions for you gals. I was diagnosed with CD shortly after getting my IUD. I never thought to ask if it somehow contained gluten. It is the Mirena version, so I am receiving low dose hormones...I called the company that makes it today but they are going to get back to me. Doesn't help me right now, does it? Are tampons an issue? Those never occured to me, either. Has anyone else been diagnosed with PID? They have me on a high dose antibiotic and I have to go back in on Wednesday morning for a re-check. Sorry for blabbing on, but I'm really nervous. Also, my doctor seemed to think that those with auto-immune disorders (celiac included) seem to get PID more than others without. Has anyone heard that before? A very confused celiac, Carla San , CA (currently relocating to Chico, CA) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Hi. This article makes it sound like an IUD in and of itself can lead to PID. (Assuming I read it correctly.) http://www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/stdpid.htm Hugs! Hope you feel better VERY SOON! Esther > > ... They ran a few tests, did some exams and came > up with something I was't expecting. PID. Pelvic > Inflammatory Disease. > > ... > I was diagnosed with CD shortly after getting my IUD. I > never thought > to ask if it somehow contained gluten. It is the Mirena version, > so I > am receiving low dose hormones...I called the company that makes it > today but they are going to get back to me. ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 That's what I read, too. But my best friend (a med intern) said it would have happened within the first few weeks. I'm not totally convinced it is PID, just that I'm reacting to something. Esther, you're the best! You have been so kind both here and other groups we belong to together. Carla > > > > ... They ran a few tests, did some exams and came > > up with something I was't expecting. PID. Pelvic > > Inflammatory Disease. > > > > ... > > I was diagnosed with CD shortly after getting my IUD. I > > never thought > > to ask if it somehow contained gluten. It is the Mirena version, > > so I > > am receiving low dose hormones...I called the company that makes it > > today but they are going to get back to me. ... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Carla - My short answer is that you must ingest gluten for it to do damage. Ingest is the operative word here. I highly doubt that an IUD could cause gluten problems. Barbara in SoCal __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 I used to work gynecology as an RN. From what I remember, an IUD increases your risk of PID. It works by scraping your uterus, so increases your chances of inflammation and infection. Hope you feel better. Question for the girls I haven't been feeling well for the past few days, so I decided to goin to see the doc today. They ran a few tests, did some exams and cameup with something I was't expecting. PID. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.I highly doubt I have an STD (had my annual in May and was thoroughlytested because it was a new doc and I have been with the same guy foryears), but they ran every test you could think of today.So I have a few questions for you gals.I was diagnosed with CD shortly after getting my IUD. I never thoughtto ask if it somehow contained gluten. It is the Mirena version, so Iam receiving low dose hormones...I called the company that makes ittoday but they are going to get back to me. Doesn't help me right now,does it?Are tampons an issue? Those never occured to me, either.Has anyone else been diagnosed with PID? They have me on a high dose antibiotic and I have to go back in onWednesday morning for a re-check. Sorry for blabbing on, but I'mreally nervous.Also, my doctor seemed to think that those with auto-immune disorders(celiac included) seem to get PID more than others without. Has anyoneheard that before?A very confused celiac,CarlaSan , CA (currently relocating to Chico, CA) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 I was always under the impression that PID was one of those things that they dx you with when they couldn't find anything else. Has he suggested doing a laparoscopy to check for endometriosis? That can cause pain, cramps, lower back pain, pain during sex and more. I have endo as well. I don't think tampons can hurt you as far as gluten issues or the IUD because the gluten has to go through your intestines to hurt you, right? If I am wrong, please, someone let me know! I know I haven't been much help, but hope you find out your problem soon and are feeling better! Hugs, Zanna http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Art_on_A_Budget/ My daily rantings! www.zannasstory.blogspot.com My picture trail: www.picturetrail.com/xanadoodles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 I was diagnosed with CD shortly after getting my IUD. I never thoughtto ask if it somehow contained gluten. It is the Mirena version, so Iam receiving low dose hormones...I called the company that makes ittoday but they are going to get back to me. Doesn't help me right now,does it?Are tampons an issue? Those never occured to me, either.Has anyone else been diagnosed with PID? They have me on a high dose antibiotic and I have to go back in onWednesday morning for a re-check. Sorry for blabbing on, but I'mreally nervous.Also, my doctor seemed to think that those with auto-immune disorders(celiac included) seem to get PID more than others without. Has anyoneheard that before?A very confused celiac,Carla I worked for several years as a nursing staff member of a popular infertility/OB/GYN group in our area. Yes, more people with IUD's get PID. I also personally believe that more gluten intolerant/celiac patients get autoimmune disorders. We treated TONS of patients with endometriosis and various other causes of infertility. Unfortunately, I didn't know then about the prevalence of gluten intolerance. I wish I had ! Maybe dietary intervention could have assisted some of those poor ladies we treated. Rebekah Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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