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<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>>
In response to the posting about atypical symptoms:
I also had atypical symptoms. I had been complaining of vague
symptoms for two years: general exhaustion, depression, light-headedness.
I did have bellyaches, but no *real* diahrea. The only thing that
finally led my doctor to a diagnosis of celaic disease was a slightly
high red cell count. This is sometimes an indication of vitamin
B-12 deficiency, which it was in my case (all my other blood levels
were normal). This B-12 deficiency slowly and finally led us to
investigate celiac disease. It was confirmed by biopsy 3 months ago.
My brother has been complaining of similar vague symptoms for 10
years! He is currently awaiting the results of his biopsy (he tested
positive for anti-giladin).
By the way, I am still having the bellyaches (though there is certainly
some improvement). But for me I think it's still to early to tell.
I'm still learning about living gluten-free (mostly I'm learning from
this list; doctors don't seem to be much help in this regard.) They
know a lot about symptoms and diagnosis, but not much about the reality
of living with celiac disease.
Debra Boutin
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