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Hello,

    I appreciate this communication link and I thank you for your time.  I am a "new celiac," however my doctor never confirmed this diagnosis.  Actually, I spent nearly all of my summer and part of the school year visiting one doctor or another.  Also, I was very ill during this duration.  (constipation, extreme fatigue, extreme stomach pain after meals and almost all the time...)  The symptoms were much like I have read.  My doctor mentioned the possibility of a gluten allergy, so I immediately stopped eating the food.  About three days later I had a colonoscopy and a blood test (though when they took my blood, I was still "out of it.")  To make a long story short, I went though a battery of other tests, meanwhile temporarily feeling better.  Except, after my doc. said that the blood test was negative, I went back on a "normal" diet.  After eating at steak and shake (grilled cheese & milk shake) and being sick all night, I figured that I was back to square one.  All my other tests came back negative as well.  (including the enterocysis)  

    I guess I am wondering how many other individuals have had negative blood work with similar symptoms.  Many of my doctors were convinced that I either had a virus (ugh!  that was a long battle) or irritable bowel (however none of the benefiber, metamucil... worked.)  Additionally, could it be that I am simply allergic to MSG or something?  Is MSG related to Celiac Sprue Allergy?  Finally, it seemed I was still feeling ill until I stopped using the toaster and butter that my family uses.
    
    Sometimes I feel as though this "allergy" is all in my head.  I often want to go back to "normal" food.  I am hoping for reassurance I guess.  I am headed off to college next year and I am a little worried about eating and all.  I don't ever want to be as sick as I was again and even the slightest stomach pain leaves me questioning my food, stress level....  

Thanks again.  I think I just needed to "vent," but I would appreciate feedback regarding blood tests,...

Jackie

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