Chronic Pain Support Group

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Emily-Grace-Wood
Emily-Grace-Wood
Hey guys.

Thank you all so much for your support. I can't even describe how miserable these past few months have been and I don't know how I would be getting through this without you. I'm so, so sorry that you all have to endure this and live with it like I do but I'm happy that we're all in it together. I know how hard it is to go to sleep every night with hope that yhe next day will be better when it rarely is. It's so hard to live like this.. I hope with all my heart that every one of you begin to improve soon.

As for me, my headaches have returned and I'm really hoping they aren't pseudotumor related. I'm getting my blood work results Monday to find out whether I am a Celiac for sure or not. I've already quit eating gluten.. If I am, it means my ulcers can heal, the neuropathy will ease up, and maybe I won't be in the ER on a weekly basis. If I'm not, it means I'm back to square one and may or may not be like this for years to come..

I appreciate you guys so much. Thank you for everything you've done.
billwfriend
billwfriend
well wishes for your blood work results....hugs bill
gramybear
gramybear
I am glad you are trying the Gluten way even before you get your results. The reason I said that is because my doctor told me it's really hard to diagnose Celiac disease for some unknown reason. Because of my Gastritis, I have to change my diet to almost living on apples and water. I too would like to give up the gluten because I have heard that it's one of the biggest causes of arthritis and joint pain. They just don't do things like they did in the olden days and now we all suffer for it. Sending you some hugs hon.
jjcaddell
jjcaddell
In your last post, it sounded like you had some textbook symptoms of celiac disease.

I'm sorry that you are going through all of this!

Please keep us posted.

Jeri
deleted_user
deleted_user
This is my 2nd attempt at replying so here goes. The first part of your post i can relate to so much. Im good at giving advice, but not tking it myself lol. I just want to say i hope your tests show something that can make a difference. If you do have Celiac, remember it will take time for your body to adjust. My problem is something i may have to live with, im waiting for blood results too. Try to stay positive, you will be in my prayers, please let us know how things go. If ever you need a shoulder, please remember you can msg me, i realy dont mind, and of cause any of your friends on here. we are all rooting for you, god bless you, susie x
serenityha
serenityha
glad that you're feeling more hopeful and being proactive with the gluten-free. i really hope that this helps!!

hugs and hope!
jancam
jancam
Hi Emily Grace,
While, of course..I'm sorry you're living with this as well..
We're lucky to have you with us, too.
Hugs
deleted_user
deleted_user
Emily,
You're so young to have so many problems and you must feel that life is not fair sometimes. But all of this will shape your character and make you a stronger person. You're already strong!

I'm glad you've started the gluten free diet. It takes a while for your body to adjust but you have a head start if you are dx. with celiac. But it's a healthy diet, even for non- celiacs.

I'll say a prayer for you that your labs are good. Sorry to hear about the headaches. I was thinking of the people here with chronic migraines when I woke up with one this morning. I get them rarely. I don't know how you do it!
Sandy
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