AlwaysShaking

So frustrated right now! I just got the results from my doctor and everything looks 'fine'. While I am glad that I am not a celiac, I still have no answers as to why I am always tired, painful joints, constant abdominal bloating, severe rectal pain and bleeding (sorry for the TMI), and anything else. I have never been unhealthy and just started having this symptoms within the past year. I have had my thryoid checked multiple times, had ultrasounds, tons of bloodwork, colonoscopy, consults with specialists and still nothing. I am starting to feel like I am crazy. As a working mother who is a special education teacher, part-time professor at the university, and a wife, I KNOW I am not nuts. Something is not right and no one can tell me anything. Instead, the doctor's office says everything is fine, without offering any next steps. Any suggestions from anyone who knows what this is like? UGH Jen

Hi, I was diagnosed with POTS in November of 2010. Because my cardiologist blew me off for months regarding no improvement in fatigue and dizzy spells while on Proamitine, I blew off POTS (stupid move). During my recent visit with my general doctor, she realized that POTS may not be my only auto immune issue. She had me tested for Celiac disease yesterday. According to her, the two disorders are becoming more common 'roommates' in our bodies. I avoided gluten foods, with a few exceptions, for 3 days. Then on Sunday, I had snacks at a family party. Within one hour of eating prezels, crackers, and other 'no-nos' I had major stomach pain, gas, and fatigue. My question is how do I tell the difference between gluten intollerant and celiac? After reading online about celiac, the symptoms state weight loss. I experienced the exact opposite and gained weight quickly. Does anyone else have experience or have heard of these issues? Thanks for your help, Jen