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Xiaou2:

 It could be Celiac disease.


 For as long as I can remember, Ive always felt way too tired, too easily.
I just figured that was how I was... and dealt with it.

 But recently, thing have gotten much worse.

 I just went to the Doctors just a week ago, because about over 4weeks ago,
I was elbowing a sandbag so hard that I ruptured them internally. (bursitis)
They had not shown any sign of healing, and were Huge bubbles of fluid under the
skin.

 It seems all my injuries just take way too long to heal.  Im constantly in some
sorta pain, even joint pains.  From this & other info, he concluded Celiac as the main
culprit.

 I had no idea how serious an Allergy to Gluten (wheat) could be.  The Gluten causes
the intestines to get irritated, and cease to absorb nutrients well.
 
 No matter how healthy you eat, barely anything gets absorbed.  In my case, I started to
get brittle nails, which over time got vertical ridges on them.  I also have started to get
searing pains in my knees, and sometimes my finger joints.  Simple cuts take 5x as long
to heal.  A scar Ive had from a surgery over 3yrs ago, looks almost like it was a month
ago. More recently, many spells of diarrhea, bloating & internal pains.

 But the worst, was energy levels.  After getting home from work, It was like I
had ran two marathons.  I was toast.   Intense physical exertion..Would cause me
nearly a week of burning pains.

 And now when I look back at my childhood, it all makes sense...

1) In kindergarten, I was constantly sick. Missed so much school, was sent to pre-first.
2) Physical Shape: Was thin, frail, weak, uncoordinated. Shorter than everyone in class,
even w/ me being older.  This included the woman.
3) Could not concentrate well, and felt tired pretty much all the time.
4) Mood wasnt very good, which may have also been nutrient related.
5) Development was slow. Mentally & Physically.
6) Couldnt gain weight no matter how much food ate. Always felt Very hungry.


 If I can keep away from the gluten, maybe I will finally feel what its like to be
somewhat normal for a change.  Still have to get the blood tests done to confirm 100%...
but Im low on funds & without health care.. so it will have to wait.

 Anyways, I didnt really write this for any sympathy.  I just thought someone else may
have a non-diagnosed Celiac case here as well.  According to whats said,
One in every 133 people has the disease.  I suspect it might even be higher than that.

 

gryhnd:
Have you been tested yet?

My dad is profoundly celiac. It took him until his 60s before he was correctly diagnosed. Prior to his diagnosis he had chronic GI issues. At one point he perforated, requiring a bowel resectioning.

My brother in law has a lesser form, and pushes his luck. He still drinks normal beer, eats bread, etc.

You would be surprised the places gluten turns up in: toothpaste, cosmetics, grain liquors like whiskey, cosmetics. You have to be really wary. We even use a GF toaster when he visits because one toast crumb can set him off.

Stick with it though, and the changes to your well being will be remarkable.

gryhnd:
PS - I experiment with GF cooking all the time. It took lots of tries to get fried chicken just right!

PPS - for premix breads, cakes, etc we prefer (in no particular order) Bob's Redmill, GF Pantry and Pamela's

Xiaou2:

--- Quote ---Have you been tested yet?
--- End quote ---

 Not yet, cause the money is tight (no health insurance)... and the number of test he was
asking would add up quickly.   

 Still, everything seems to match really well.  So I will start to research what I can
and cant eat.

 I can still get away with certain things.. but I pay for it with lots of pain / problems.
Its getting to the point where its not worth the taste.


--- Quote ---It took him until his 60s before he was correctly diagnosed.
--- End quote ---
Wow.  Thats so sad to hear.  I feel for the guy.  Glad that he Finally did get the
correct diagnosis though.  Imagine all the people who lived entire lives like that. Ugg.

 Thanks for the advice, gryhnd.

(and Please email or post me the chicken recipe!  :)   kungfusteve at gmail  )

shmokes:

--- Quote from: Xiaou2 on August 25, 2010, 08:47:43 pm --- I can still get away with certain things..

--- End quote ---

No you can't.  If you can't afford the tests you need to cut it out of your diet absolutely for a long enough period that you can diagnose yourself beyond a shadow of a doubt.

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