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Hi.  I'm new to this group and have never posted.  I have been just
reading to see if I fit in anywhere here.

I never have loose stools, but I am frequently constipated and this comes
and goes in cycles.  It tends to be worse in summer when the pollens are out.
(I have severe allergies, food included)

Also, even though I exercise both aerobically and with weights, I have
trouble gaining muscle and keeping muscle tone on my legs.  I am
increasing in size in my upper body (which must mean I am absorbing) and I
have gained some weight even (which is unusual for me), but I have had this
muscle tone problem and on and off constipation since I was a child.

My antibody blood tests show very very high antibodies to gluten, gliaden
(the only ones higher were garlic and eggs), and most of the grains.  The
test was called a 96 General Food Panel (IgG4).  However, if I take lots
of digestive acids and enzymes when I eat the grains, I handle them better.
Many times whole grains, for bulk and the constipation, also give me some
intestinal cramping.

In addition, I have had a bone density scan done which showed, at the age
of 50, that I have lost 1/3 of my hip and thigh bone.  This is high,
considering my age.

So my question is - are any of these symtpoms signs of Celiac disease?
Did I fit into the general symptomatic category?

I welcome any opinions.  :)

Martha