For the past couple of days,I have been experiencing muscle aches all over the body and some diarrhea. I have also developed a strange rash on the left hand and around the genitals. This may be completely irrelevant to the other symptoms. I also sneeze and cough somewhat often,mostly when I'm outdoors. I feel malaise most of the time. as rare as it is,I am afraid that this might be anthrax. A few days ago (3 days ago exactly) I was at a petting zoo sort of farm and I was near sheep,goats and cattle. A day later,I started experiencing these symptoms. oh,I also have a very foul smelling stool and very frequent flatulence. I see that my symptoms also suggest celiac disease and cholera. I also have trouble sleeping and constantly feel fatigued,even right after sleeping. I have a bad memory,but I don't think that's relevant because I've had that for,well,as long as I could remember(lol). I mostly have trouble with short-term memory but can easily remember significant things that have happened in the past. I also seem to sweat in abnormally large quantities. all this also seems to suggest chronic fatigue syndrome. So,I need another opinion. what could it be? I have also considered west nile and woodhouse sakati,since there were a lot of things biting me on that farm,mostly mosquitoes,I'm not sure about ticks. Anyways,I'll be seeing a doctor soon but I just need another opinion from here for comfort. I just hope I don't have anthrax (((((…….. I hope it's just something mild…..

While I decided that this was way to long to read, This indicates to me that you have a serious problem and should see a doctor.

With This history, YOU obviously have weakened your immune system, YOU NEED TO KNOW WHAT IS CAUSING THIS?
GO TO THE DR.?

I went to see a gastroenterologist in October and he diagnosed me as having IBS, but no tests were done. he based his diagnosis on the symptoms I told him I've been having at the time. how can I know for sure that what I have really is IBS and not something else like Celiac Disease or Crohn's? And if it really is IBS, what besides change in diet can help with easing or getting rid of the symptoms? TIA

no tests ? THEN HOW DARE HE DIAGNOSE U THEN SECOND THIRD OPINION , RESEARCH AND GET TESTS ,

IBS is the diagnosis left after celiac disease and crohns are ruled out. you need to try another doctor and get tested for celiac disease and crohns. a good place to start is look up the celiac disease support group for your area in csaceliacs.org and find the doctor they recommend. Not only will that doctor be able to work with you to diagnose CD but if it isn't CD, probably more likely to help you figure out what it is.

Good luck and wish you better health.

In the first double blind randomized placebo-controlled study of gluten and symptoms in people without celiac disease, researchers from Australia have confirmed that gluten is a trigger of digestive symptoms and fatigue. They concede that “non-celiac gluten intolerance” may exist.

The researchers challenged and re-challenged people with IBS in whom celiac disease had been excluded whose symptoms were controlled on a gluten-free diet. these individuals were randomized to gluten-free diet with daily supplements of muffins and bread with a standard amount of gluten added or not added. both the patients and the investigators were blinded to whether they were getting gluten containing muffins or bread and taste tests were done confirming that the two forms were indistinguishable. Symptoms were tracked by analogue scale. Patients were significantly worse within one week of gluten ingestion and had significantly worse bloating, abdominal pain, altered bowel pattern and fatigue.

In an editorial following this article in the March 2011 issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology, Dr. Elena Verdu, MD, PhD., states “…gluten may be one of a multitude of triggers of low-grade inflammation and/or gut dysfunction in IBS” and “Gluten sensitivity could be raised as a possible cause of functional symptoms in patients with a positive anti-gliadin antibodies, and gluten restriction advised as a therapeutic trial.”

There is accumulating evidence that IBS does in fact involve low-grade inflammation and immune activation. Mast cells have been implicated for several years but only recently has there been studies showing increased activated mast cells present in the duodenum, ileum and/or colon of individuals with IBS symptoms. the trigger in these individuals is believed to be some type of immune stimulating event such as an intestinal infection (hence the post-infectious form of IBS) or proteins in the gut such as foods and/or microbes that are sensed by the body as being foreign attackers. The role of microbes is getting a lot of scientific and research attention whereas food proteins as a cause of IBS, has generally been doubted by US scientists or ignored until just recently.

Quoting research findings of Wahnshaffe et al, Dr. Verdu points out the presence of genetic markers for celiac disease predicted responsiveness to a gluten-free diet in people with IBS. This is consistent with my clinical research findings of positive responsiveness to a glutenfree diet in individuals with at risk genetics (HLA DQ2 and/or DQ8) without proven celiac disease, though many had positive AGA tests.

Furthermore, my data indicates a higher prevalence of these genetics in individuals with increased mast cells in their intestinal lining, that is so-called mastocytic enterocolitis (MCE) or as I prefer mastocytic inflammatory bowel disease (MIBD).  MCE or MIBD is gaining attention as an inflammatory process in some people with IBS. Treating such with medications and a gluten-free diet has resulted in very favorable response in most the patients I have diagnosed and treated.

The role of mast cells and gluten in IBS is something I will continue to explore as I have now accumulated almost 400 patients with MIBD, many of whom have had celiac genetic testing and tried a gluten-free diet. Stay tuned for more information on mast cells in gastrointestinal disease.

Selected References:

Gluten Causes Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Subjects Without Celiac Disease: A Double Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial. Biesiekierski, J. et al. Am J Gastro 2011;106:5080514.

Can Gluten Contribute to Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Verdu, E. Am J Gastro 2011;106516-518.

Mast Cells in Gastrointestinal Disease. Ramsay D., et al. Gastro and Hepatol 2010;6(12):772-777.

Mastocytic Inflammatory Bowel Disease ( MIBD ) : Increased Prevalence of Celiac – Related HLA DQ Genetics, CBir1 and Antigliadin Antibodies Associated with Response to Gluten Free Diet. Lewey, S. Am J Gastroenterol 2009; 104:S431-S484

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Is it possible that the symptoms of colitis can only be sharp persistent pain in your abdomen especially left side, and tenderness when you press on your left area near the navel? cause I don't seem to have more than those and it's been 4 month now…but the pain is so bad I go to hospital mostly, and usually I can't describe it, it's like very strong sharp colic in my left side of the abdomen-the colon area- just like if someone-and I’m not exaggerating – was stabbing me constantly with a sharp knife…
Can some one plz help…I’m miserable…

What kinds of tests have they done? Celiac disease can cause abdominal pain and sometimes no other symptoms.

csaceliacs.org/celiac_symptom…
celiac.com/articles/1106/1/Ce…
digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases…

Gluten is the common name for some proteins found in oats, wheat, rye and barley. there is a meaning to gluten, which is to affect the baking process for the better. by gluten can ferment beans, dough becomes smoother, juicier and more resilient.

Celiac disease can occur in both children and adults and is an intestinal disease that affects small intestinal mucosa. Gluten is the culprit because it damages the intestinal mucosa and ability to absorb nutrients. because the intestinal capacity to absorb nutrients deteriorates so many people at risk of malnutrition. therefore, a person with celiac disease should follow a gluten-free diet. the symptoms are common in children is weight loss, depression, bloating, constipation, diarrhea and vomiting. the symptoms are more common among adults include fatigue, diarrhea, depression, constipation, weight loss and anemic.

Foods that contain gluten:

BulgurWheat SyrupWheat branWheat GermWheat berriesTriticaleSemolinaMalt

These foods may also contain gluten:

Full and semi-finished products such as potato dumplings, stews, cakes, donuts thick, black pudding, sausage, hash and fish ballsSpice mixturesRoasted onionsBrown beansCasserolesPiesSoupsBlueberry and rosehip drink

GlutamateMilletCarob FlourCorn starchBuckwheatArrowrootLocust bean gumGuar gumMalt FlavorMaltodextrinMaltoseWheatgrassWheat germGlucose syrupRice flourPolentagrynWheat StarchSoy sauceNote: to be a food to be called gluten-free may contain no more than 0.05% gluten!

There are now many good substitute products that help the patient to follow a gluten-free diet. It takes six months for the intestines to heal properly, but you have to continue with the gluten-free for life to avoid problems.

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Recently I started showing symptoms of Celiac Disease (Oils in stool etc), and I had had what appeared to be white worms in my stool about a week before the symptoms came. The white things didn't move and they were relatively small. is it possible that my symptoms of Celiac disease are from a parasite?

I've been having a lot of well embarrassing problems with constipation for the past two months, and after visiting a GI doctor today she wants to test me for Celiac disease, does anyone know the symptoms?

Constipation, tiredness, stomach pain, bloating, and gas.

It took me half a year before my doctor could nail down Celiac. OMG IT HURT. I was having the worst stomachaches you could imagine.

God Bless!

Google is your friend.
health.lifestyle.yahoo.ca/conditi…

most common symptoms are abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, weight loss.

Check out gluten-free-for-life.com to learn more.

My son has celiac and we have made this web site as an informational tool for other celiacs or potential celiacs. Its his story about his symptoms, diagnosis and how he eats gluten free.

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