i was diagnosed with ibs sev yrs ago,more recent im getting blood for celiac, im on b12 and foliac acid and retested for 2 much iron help

[debster]

i have several other conditions also including spodilitus,athritus dermatitus .... these are only a couple of my long list of symptoms . ive also had a hystorectomy due to endometriosis and am at my wits end .

[rallyman1]

I am sorry like you my wife and I are in the hands of the doctors have you read the Liver Trusts advice on Liver problems , my wife as an appointment tomorrow 19/11/2012t with a consultant, we both know how you feel all kinds of thoughts go through your mind and it is hard to cope at times keep your spirits up and think positive sorry I cannot be of more help to you rallyman [ we hope things go right for you ]

[debster in reply to rallyman1]

thank you , your kind words gave me a boost and u hope all goes well for you and your wife also

[Bolly]

Hi debster. Sorry to hear you have so many conditions to deal with. Is it help for the iron overload (and effect this might have on your liver health) that you are asking?

[debster in reply to Bolly]

hi and thank you, yes it is as i have so much pain on my left side that never gies away, i get cramps and muscle spasms as well as shooting pains! im also having tight chest pains that can be sharp too.

[Bolly]

Hi debster. The liver sits on the right side of your body, so hopefully your left sided pain isnt related to that.

I know some people can manage their iron overload by educating themselves about the correct diet. Things like what foods to avoid, or what foods can 'block' the absorption of iron if eaten with others. Also the difference between heme and non heme foods. Have you had any help or advice in the past about iron in your diet?

Some people need regular blood draws to control haemochromatosis which is the medical term for iron overload. Have you had this as a diagnosis?

Bolly

[debster]

hi

not yet, i had to get the coeliac redone as the results got lost and its been two months now and most if what i have leared has veen on sites like these.

i know the next step most probably will be a biopsy and my doctor confired this at my last visit, shes also want my ferritin redone in four weeks.

i am however worried about the effects of having both conditions!!!

[debster]

thanx for all the posts..... a few years on and now have been told Im suffering from fibromagalia! never rains but it pours.