Question 1

i was just diagnosed w/a 3.6 cm dilated ascending aorta in the hospital at 33. i have celiac artery stenosis, thoracic hemicord impingement & genetic celiac disease & hyperinsulinemia. i've been through 2 bariatric surgeries. any of these connected?

Accepted Answer

It sounds like all: of these problems except for the celiac disease are related to your obesity.

Question 2

is it possible for me to have celiacs?

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Anything is possible: There is a fairly accurate blood test that your doctor can order which may better diagnose your condition.

Question 3

is watermelon ok for celiacs?

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It's gluten free: Watermelon is gluten free. Just don't cut the melon with your bread knife and cutting board!

Question 4

is celiac disease contagious?

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No: Celiac disease is not contagious, but it is familial and hereditary. It is a type of immune system disorder in which a person reacts strongly to the protein "gluten", found in grains such as wheat, barley, malted barley, rye, etc...

Question 5

can celiac disease cause anxiety?

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Chronic illness: Anxiety is not a feature of celiac disease but you may feel anxious on accidental or inadvertent exposure to gluten especially when eating out at restaurant and friends. If you have had significant malnourishment due to the gluten intolerance and are in the process of recovering, you may also be anxious about that too. But you may need to consult a psychologist or psychiatrist.

Question 6

is threptin ok for celiac disease?

Accepted Answer

Only chocolate: Only the threptin diskette in chocolate are listed as gluten free.

Question 7

can celiac disease cause lymphoma?

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Celiac disease: Yes non Hodgkin's lymphoma is a rare complication of celiac disease

Question 8

is there a cure for celiac disease?

Accepted Answer

NO: Celiac disease is a disease where the presence of gluten - a product of wheat causes inflammation in the gut.  Although there is no cure for celiac disease eating gluten free foods, which in this day and age are readily found in most supermarkets, aleviates the symptoms.

Question 9

can celiacs eat anything with wheat?

Accepted Answer

No: If there is a diagnosis of celiac disease, avoid gluten containing food. Wheat, barley, brewer yeast, malt, and rye are main source of gliten and are to be avoided.

Question 10

can celiac disease cause osteopenia?

Accepted Answer

Eventually: Since CD can eventually lead to poor intestinal absorption of the various building blocks of bone, it can eventually lead to osteopenia  along with many other problems.

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