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I am closing in on my one year anniversary of my cd diagnosis.  All is going
quite well.  I've had 2 endoscopys.  The villi are getting better.   But I
have one ongoing nagging concern and and I am not getting the response I need
from my primary care physician.   In addition I have GERD and I thought that
might be causing the pain in my back.  The esophagus lies right against the
backbone.  I have pain between my shoulder blades.  It sometimes hurts or has
a burning or almost itching sensation.  It does not hurt to the touch.  It is
just there.  They did an ultrasound a couple of months back, all the internal
organ are doing great!  No problems there.  I am concerned about osteoporosis.
 The Dr. won't send me for a bone density check.  He said there isn't much to
do since I am 50 and perimenopausal.  I see my gi specialist tomorrow.  I have
a pre cancerous polyp in the colon, so I get the full meal deal.  But I'd like
to get to the bottom of the back irritation.   Could it be a gluten reation?
Each of us is different and reaction vary greatly.  I've never had the classic
ones.  Any suggestions?  At the minimum I'd like to get a back x-ray?  Any
thought on that?
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Reesa Zuber
Library Media Specialist
US West/WEA Learning Space Cadre Member & Share 105 Cadre Member
Washington Middle School
510 South 9th Street
Yakima, Washington  98901
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