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RA, that always sucks. I'm doing a weight loss challenge with a variety of people, and the prize is $500. Have I mentioned that? for me! It's from Jan to June, so my guess is that whomever can be consistent for that long will win, easy. I'm doing so much reading right now, and based on some of my food allergy type issues, I'm looking, very hard, at a Paleo type program. I don't think I could ever be 100%, but it sure makes sense for me based on what I read. Giving up gluten was so good for my gut, and it seems like the lingering stuff is probably dairy related (sadly). I gave up dairy for a week or so a while ago, to see, but it was before I was GF. I should just suck it up and try again. My friend was just diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease, and she and I had so many similar issues. I'm seeing the same naturopath/RN as she is, and we are treating my thyroid. But my friend was telling me that from what she knows, Hashimotos kind of comes on as a result of untreated food allergies (it may be more than this, I'm not sure), and they are treating it for her with a gluten free and dairy free diet. She wonders if maybe I've just caught all of this before it turned into that for me (she's probably 5+ years older than me). So anyhoo... that's kind of what I'm looking at right now. Not happily, but I'm considering it.
Interesting Courtney.Years (like 15) ago I developed really weird not fun mouth/throat sores. While less severe than in the past, they are still with me. No doctor ever diagnosed a cause. Despite no symptoms (no fatigue, weight gain, etc.) I was diagnosed with progressive hypothyroidism that I finally had to treat (TSH kept rising and my fertility doctor said it was time). Recently my mother (an MD) was reading about Celiac and called me. She is not one to recommend any restrictive dietary changes (esp. for me) but given my infertility and recognized thyroid issues, she insisted I attempt GF. So, I am. So far, in the past two weeks, not one mouth sore?! I'll get tested for the antibodies during my next doctor's appt. (did not have them 15 years ago but only tested once). Don't know if I would keep this up after a successful pregnancy (if lucky enough to have one) but it does seem that those with autoimmune issues can easily have more than one issue.BTW, any gluten free resources you'd like to share would be most welcome. We are doing a no sugar no flour post new years thing right now so it should be easy but I keep getting tricked. Who knew soy sauce was a gluten bomb.
Teetiime- that is interesting. Have you had your full workup for autoimmune stuff with the RE? Have they ever tried low dose steroids through the transfer and beyond? Not just the medrol pack.
Gluten intolerance/celiac can manifest in all sorts of ways, and I could believe that it's what might be causing your mouth sores... Be aware, that if you are being tested for the antibody for Celiac that you need to be eating gluten at the time, or the test isn't really valid (that's my understanding). My RN asked if I wanted to do that test, and I opted out because I didn't want to start eating gluten again (it makes me feel that bad). I figured whether or not I actually have Celiac is irrelevant, I can't tolerate gluten anyway. I actually don't think I have celiac, because the potential for cross contamination at resturants, and even at home, is very possible and I don't get sick. So I suspect mine is just an intolerance. Anyhoo... SNIP
I would rather not give up dairy because I can't do soy and we can't do nuts so I would really lack options. And cheese is about my favorite food ever.
No. But most REs in the area don't focus much, if at all, on autoimmune explanations (so I would have to switch doctors likely). I have only done a million clomid cycles and 2 IUIs so far. Moving on to IVF now as I either don't respond to a really low dose of meds or way over respond after a slight increase. No idea what they give, beyond progesterone, after transfer. The only nice thing about not ovulating is that I don't have pre cycle meds so will know more once we get the okay to start stims.
MM- how was your appointment?I'm not giving up dairy. I eat less of it these days as a weight control measure. Most of the dairy alternatives seem to have very little in the way of nutrition. The coconut milk stuff, in particular, is all calories (carbs and fat) and is generally pretty highly processed. I like nuts... but I eat them like 6 at a time. So... I'm just really not a fan of the whole dairy alternative thing. When I was vegan, I just ate other stuff...