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Greetings - I have been diagnosed with siliac disease - 3 months ago - I have been following the proper diet. I continue to have constant constipation (no bowel movement for up to 4 days) followed by a day of diarrhea. I went for a second endoscopy and colonoscopy yesterday for biopsies - the results I received today said that everything looked normal - just acid reflux re-added to the list. Also I am anemic. I have no quality of life due to this (difficult to run errands, go to events). I am a 40 year old female. Medications: birth control pill, lamodil (spell?), Xanax for sleep. Any thoughts? A response is most appreciated. Thank you. XXXXX@XXXXXX.XXX

Submitted: 269 days and 11 hours ago.

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Age: 40; Female, Connecticut

Already Tried:
Seliac diet. Gastroenterolgy specialist regular exams.
Also I have been a strict vegetarian/vegan (not as strict) fo 17 years.

Thank you so much for your help.

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You should have blood tests to check your thyroid status. Thyroid disease could explain some of your bowel symptoms and can also be associtade with anemia

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269 days and 10 hours ago.

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Thank you for your response - I have had blood work done - though I do not have the paperwork in front of me. I was tested for thyroid diseases but that was well over 6 years ago.

Any further suggestions?

Appreciatively - A. Perna

269 days and 10 hours ago.

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Dear Dr Chahal -

Thank you for your response - I have had blood work done - though I do not have the paperwork in front of me. I was tested for thyroid diseases, everything was fine but that was well over 6 years ago.

Any further suggestions?

Appreciatively - A. Perna

Posted by Dr Chahal 269 days and 10 hours ago.

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If you bowel symptoms developed after this thyroid test, then you should be tested again. My only other thought is to see a nutritionist to make sure you gluten free diet is correct

269 days and 6 hours ago.

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. Dr. Chahal - this is most helpful. Thank you again for all of your help.
Best, X. XXXXX

Posted by Dr Chahal 268 days and 15 hours ago.

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Thankyou

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Age: 40; Female, Connecticut Already Tried: Seliac diet. Gastroenterolgy specialist regular exams. Also I have been a strict vegetarian/vegan (not as strict) fo 17 years. Thank you so much for your help.

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You should have blood tests to check your thyroid status. Thyroid disease could explain some of your bowel symptoms and can also be associtade with anemia

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Thank you for your response - I have had blood work done - though I do not have the paperwork in front of me. I was tested for thyroid diseases but that was well over 6 years ago. Any further suggestions? Appreciatively - A. Perna

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Dear Dr Chahal - Thank you for your response - I have had blood work done - though I do not have the paperwork in front of me. I was tested for thyroid diseases, everything was fine but that was well over 6 years ago. Any further suggestions? Appreciatively - A. Perna

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If you bowel symptoms developed after this thyroid test, then you should be tested again. My only other thought is to see a nutritionist to make sure you gluten free diet is correct

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. Dr. Chahal - this is most helpful. Thank you again for all of your help.Best, X. XXXXX

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Thankyou

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Age: 40; Female, Connecticut

Already Tried:
Seliac diet. Gastroenterolgy specialist regular exams.
Also I have been a strict vegetarian/vegan (not as strict) fo 17 years.

Thank you so much for your help.

Thank you for your response - I have had blood work done - though I do not have the paperwork in front of me. I was tested for thyroid diseases but that was well over 6 years ago.

Any further suggestions?

Appreciatively - A. Perna

Dear Dr Chahal -

Thank you for your response - I have had blood work done - though I do not have the paperwork in front of me. I was tested for thyroid diseases, everything was fine but that was well over 6 years ago.

Any further suggestions?

Appreciatively - A. Perna

. Dr. Chahal - this is most helpful. Thank you again for all of your help.
Best, X. XXXXX