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Charlotte Celiac Connection
~ Support for Celiacs of Charlotte, NC
~ Support for Celiacs of Charlotte, NC
Let me begin by saying this web-site is directed to individuals who have already been diagnosed with
Celiac Disease! If you are sick but have not been diagnosed, then visit a doctor now! I truly
understand the frustrations of suffering and not knowing the cause. I even went the route of self-
diagnosis and this failed. If you’re not happy with your doctor then switch and see another one. My
doctor went back to school to become a cardiologist. So I needed to select a new doctor. My new
(young genius) doctor, Dr. Robert Bowen (Mecklenburg Medical Group, Inc.) diagnosed me on my
first visit to him! So please do not play doctor - Please do not give up trying to get at the root cause
of your symptoms - Make an appointment to see a doctor today... {click here!}
You can ask your doctor to test for celiac. He or she will run a series of blood tests that check the
levels of IgA and IgG antigliadin antibodies (AGA), anti-endomysial antibodies (EMA), anti-tissue
transglutaminase antibodies (anti-tTG) as well as your total IgA level. The results of these tests
may or may not suggest celiac disease. The gold standard for diagnosis will then be an endoscopy,
where the doctor performs a small intestinal biopsy. If the biopsy identifies abnormalities
(inflammation and villous atrophy) then the doctor may diagnose you with celiac!
Typical celiac symptoms include: abdomen pain, bloating, diarrhea, gas, nausea, vomiting and weight
loss. Although these are typical symptoms, celiac can manifest itself with very unusual symptoms or
“atypical” (e.g., weight gain, constipation) or no symptoms at all (silent celiac or asymptomatic).
Celiac Disease! If you are sick but have not been diagnosed, then visit a doctor now! I truly
understand the frustrations of suffering and not knowing the cause. I even went the route of self-
diagnosis and this failed. If you’re not happy with your doctor then switch and see another one. My
doctor went back to school to become a cardiologist. So I needed to select a new doctor. My new
(young genius) doctor, Dr. Robert Bowen (Mecklenburg Medical Group, Inc.) diagnosed me on my
first visit to him! So please do not play doctor - Please do not give up trying to get at the root cause
of your symptoms - Make an appointment to see a doctor today... {click here!}
You can ask your doctor to test for celiac. He or she will run a series of blood tests that check the
levels of IgA and IgG antigliadin antibodies (AGA), anti-endomysial antibodies (EMA), anti-tissue
transglutaminase antibodies (anti-tTG) as well as your total IgA level. The results of these tests
may or may not suggest celiac disease. The gold standard for diagnosis will then be an endoscopy,
where the doctor performs a small intestinal biopsy. If the biopsy identifies abnormalities
(inflammation and villous atrophy) then the doctor may diagnose you with celiac!
Typical celiac symptoms include: abdomen pain, bloating, diarrhea, gas, nausea, vomiting and weight
loss. Although these are typical symptoms, celiac can manifest itself with very unusual symptoms or
“atypical” (e.g., weight gain, constipation) or no symptoms at all (silent celiac or asymptomatic).
Now, for those of you who have been diagnosed with celiac you probably already know from your
doctor that you go on “The Gluten-Free Diet” {click here!}. Your doctor will want to rerun the
blood tests after being on the diet for a while to ensure the antibodies are diminishing. If you are a
celiac that had the typical symptoms then it will be easier for you to tell if you have had an
accidental exposure – you get sick! Regardless, 100 % strict adherence is required – no gluten not
ever! Research is underway to determine what amount can be ingested without causing a reaction.
However, until this is completed, don’t cheat! As a celiac, you could have or may develop related
conditions or other complications! Although, you might be blessed and have no complications at all!
The important thing is to.....
Visit your doctor regularly! Need a Doctor?
doctor that you go on “The Gluten-Free Diet” {click here!}. Your doctor will want to rerun the
blood tests after being on the diet for a while to ensure the antibodies are diminishing. If you are a
celiac that had the typical symptoms then it will be easier for you to tell if you have had an
accidental exposure – you get sick! Regardless, 100 % strict adherence is required – no gluten not
ever! Research is underway to determine what amount can be ingested without causing a reaction.
However, until this is completed, don’t cheat! As a celiac, you could have or may develop related
conditions or other complications! Although, you might be blessed and have no complications at all!
The important thing is to.....
Visit your doctor regularly! Need a Doctor?
 | Calcium | |
| Folic Acid | |
| Iron | |
| Vitamin A | |
| Vitamin D | |
| Vitamin E | |
| Vitamin K | |
| Zinc | |
There are complications which can arise from malabsorption. This is because celiac can damage the
intestines and cause malabsorption problems. Some include:
Note: this is not a complete listing of possible complications!
intestines and cause malabsorption problems. Some include:
| Autoimmune Diseases (such as: type 1 diabetes, thyroiditis, etc.) | |
| Anemia | |
| Hypercalcemia | |
| Lymphoma | |
| Liver Disease | |
| Ostopenia - Osteoporosis |
Note: this is not a complete listing of possible complications!
Celiac Disease can cause the following nutrient deficiencies in your body:
| Nutrient deficiencies and complications arising from malabsorption need to be managed by your doctor! Read and learn from others but always follow your doctor’s instructions. Be proactive, monitor your health and any concerns alert your doctor in addition to your routine physicals! Visit your Doctor and Dietitian regularly! Charlotte Area Doctors Pat Fogarty, Dietitian |
| Columbia University New York 10 Step Management Program www.celiacdiseasecenter.columbia.edu Nutritional Corner www.celiacdiseasecenter.columbia.edu |
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