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Hi Bees! I wanted to update this thread:

http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/celiac-diseasegluten-intolerance

I spent all morning at the allergist, and still have no real answers.  He's concerned about a few different things, namely the stomach issues and hives.

He ordered a whole round of blood testing (OUCH!) so I went to the hospital for them to draw 5 vials of blood.  They are testing for celiac, as well as a few other hereditary diseases. 

My actual allergy prick test is scheduled for January 13.  They wanted to do it tomorrow, but your system has to be antihistamine free for 5 days prior, and I have been taking Bendryl here and there to help, so I couldn't do it then.

I am heading to pick up my prescriptions for Zyretc, predinisone, and some pill pack I have to take the day before my allergy tests.

I'm incredibly frustrated by the whole situation.  Hopefully I have some answers soon.

I haven't had blood drawn in so long it hurt like hell! Is that normal? The actual drawing didn't hurt, but man does it hurt now!

--Oh, I am also on an elimination diet, starting today - I am supposed to eliminate gluten and keep a food diary.

Thanks for all the nice messages and helpful tips and stores!

@MrsSl82be: Ooh, good to know! I'm frustrated that I can't get it done for almost a month, but oh well.  The blood draw made me feel like crap, so I guess I am glad they didn't do too much today.  I'm a little nervous about taking the steroids though.

Thanks everyone! Getting so much blood drawn made me feel like crap.  So weird! I haven't had any drawn in as long as I can remember, and I have felt sick and lightheaded all day.

DH was off today and went to my appointment with me, so he took me to lunch and I've got pot roast going for dinner :-)

@Ivorybuttons: Thank you very much! I took a quick look at the gluten free section and felt overwhelmed immediately.  I considered making an appointment with a dietician to talk about food after my results come in, if needed.  Do you think that would be a good idea?

@mrstj2b: Thank you! I will probably PM you soon!

A gluten-free diet is extremely overwhelming.  I know FI has a hard time sticking to the diet when he tries to.  It can be fairly expensive too.  I really hope you get some answers soon and you feel better in no time.

@MissPumpkinPie: Thank you! I am okay with spending the money to feel better, but it is really overwhelming and confusing.  I am trying not to worry too much until the doctor gets my bloodwork back.

@Lindsay12.31.2010: Completely understandable. =)