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Actually, I was referring to issues with vital organs, such as kidneys or heart. In line with your thinking, though, I have to admit that it was all I could do to resist following the sentence, "Vertical ridges can also be caused by things such as iron deficiency, and inadequate absorption of vitamins and nutrients." with this:Sara wrote:Maybe the association with vertical ridges and arthritis is gluten-related? In which case, no wonder it's hereditary! (And Tex, though you'd think something would have shown up by now, these kids are *young* Laughing - I was older when Dx with MC...)
"and, of course we all know what causes malabsorption problems."
I was afraid that someone might think that I had some sort of vendetta against gluten, though, if I lashed out at it at every opportunity, so I decided to omit that phrase, in the interest of impartiality.
Actually, the truth is, while it might also have other causes, I have a very strong hunch that nail ridges are an uncatalogued symptom of untreated gluten-sensitivity, (because when I treated my own gluten-sensitivity, my nail ridging faded away). It was very pronounced before I adopted the diet. I could be all wet, of course, 'cause I ain't no doctor.
Love,
Tex
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draperygoddess
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Well, yes, of COURSE we think it could be gluten-related, because in most of our experiences, IT IS! 
My husband is not yet willing to consider the possibility that he has a gluten sensitivity, but he has a niece who is most definitely gluten-sensitive, and possibly celiac; a nephew with severe constipation issues; his dad and paternal grandmother both have severe constipation issues as well (his dad has had surgery for hemorrhoids and is on a prescription laxative); his mom has diverticulitis and a chronic diarrhea problem 
Hubby himself is prone to occasional XD, accompanied by severe pain (he has passed out before). And, he is 5' 9", weighs 145 lbs, has never been overweight a day in his life, and even though he had to stop running two years ago due to an ankle injury, he eats twice what I do and never gains weight. He was also a late bloomer--didn't reach 5 feet till his freshman year in high school.
NOW...see why I'm asking about the nails???
And oh my, if he IS gluten-sensitive, what have we passed on to our poor children?!
(Thanks, Tex, I think your nails look pretty darn good, too!
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My husband is not yet willing to consider the possibility that he has a gluten sensitivity, but he has a niece who is most definitely gluten-sensitive, and possibly celiac; a nephew with severe constipation issues; his dad and paternal grandmother both have severe constipation issues as well (his dad has had surgery for hemorrhoids and is on a prescription laxative); his mom has diverticulitis and a chronic diarrhea problem Hubby himself is prone to occasional XD, accompanied by severe pain (he has passed out before). And, he is 5' 9", weighs 145 lbs, has never been overweight a day in his life, and even though he had to stop running two years ago due to an ankle injury, he eats twice what I do and never gains weight. He was also a late bloomer--didn't reach 5 feet till his freshman year in high school.NOW...see why I'm asking about the nails???
And oh my, if he IS gluten-sensitive, what have we passed on to our poor children?!
(Thanks, Tex, I think your nails look pretty darn good, too!
)Cynthia
"Can we fix it? YES WE CAN!" -Bob the Builder
"Can we fix it? YES WE CAN!" -Bob the Builder
Hi Tex,
GOD BLESS YOU! Your amazing for your age! Your hands look better than you think. There are no "age spots" and no sun damage in those photos! Given the hard work you have been doing....your arthritis is not all that bad either!! WOW! Also to have 94-98% on an oximeter at your age (which is not old at all)that is fantastic! When I started in the medical field 30 years ago, I started as surgical nurse and let me tell you people over 60 couldn't even record anything over 60% on an oximeter. Now I am a Histologist and work for a MOHS surgeon (Skin cancer doctor). I see skin all day long so your hands are really beautiful and you could be a model. LOL Did you always wear sunscreens? Do you have them covered with gloves? Since you live in Texas that sun his STRONG.
Oh.....I DO remember Jack Benny!
Love
Robin
Hi Cynthia,
Your nails look amazing! About your husbands nails....what does he do for a living? Sometimes with our working condition (constant washing or using chemicals) can also make nails have the ridges and become dry.
Even some of the medication we take also can effect our nails.hair and skin.
Love Robin
GOD BLESS YOU! Your amazing for your age! Your hands look better than you think. There are no "age spots" and no sun damage in those photos! Given the hard work you have been doing....your arthritis is not all that bad either!! WOW! Also to have 94-98% on an oximeter at your age (which is not old at all)that is fantastic! When I started in the medical field 30 years ago, I started as surgical nurse and let me tell you people over 60 couldn't even record anything over 60% on an oximeter. Now I am a Histologist and work for a MOHS surgeon (Skin cancer doctor). I see skin all day long so your hands are really beautiful and you could be a model. LOL Did you always wear sunscreens? Do you have them covered with gloves? Since you live in Texas that sun his STRONG.
Oh.....I DO remember Jack Benny!
Love
Robin
Hi Cynthia,
Your nails look amazing! About your husbands nails....what does he do for a living? Sometimes with our working condition (constant washing or using chemicals) can also make nails have the ridges and become dry.
Even some of the medication we take also can effect our nails.hair and skin.
Love Robin
Robin,
Wow! Thanks for the kind remarks. Your check is in the mail.
Actually, I do have an age spot, on my left wrist.
I have never worn any sunscreen. When I was young, I bought a bottle one time, when I was on a college trip to Florida, but being from the farm, that seemed so wimpy, that I just couldn't bring myself to use it, so I gave it away.
I do usually wear gloves when I'm working, because all the machinery and grain tanks are made of steel, and as you say, the sun gets mighty hot, especially in the summer. Also, if you don't wear gloves when you're stacking paper bags, they will eventually wear off your fingerprints.
Thanks again.
Love,
Tex
Wow! Thanks for the kind remarks. Your check is in the mail.
Actually, I do have an age spot, on my left wrist.
I have never worn any sunscreen. When I was young, I bought a bottle one time, when I was on a college trip to Florida, but being from the farm, that seemed so wimpy, that I just couldn't bring myself to use it, so I gave it away. I do usually wear gloves when I'm working, because all the machinery and grain tanks are made of steel, and as you say, the sun gets mighty hot, especially in the summer. Also, if you don't wear gloves when you're stacking paper bags, they will eventually wear off your fingerprints.
Thanks again.
Love,
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
I am 66, and my hands don't look nearly as good as Tex's. Cynthia is younger,and has really pretty hands.
I have a ton of age spots, though I do use sun screen. When I was young sunscreen was unknown, and we all sat out in the sun to get a tan. The results of that early folly are clearly seen all over me.
There is a good reason I didn't put a pic of my hands here!
I have a ton of age spots, though I do use sun screen. When I was young sunscreen was unknown, and we all sat out in the sun to get a tan. The results of that early folly are clearly seen all over me.
There is a good reason I didn't put a pic of my hands here!
Lesley,
Back when I was reacting, and the doctors couldn't find anything wrong with me, my appearance deteriorated in a hurry. In just a year or two, I accrued what appeared to be about 20 years worth of aging. My dark hair quickly turned grey, and the young man I had always considered myself to be, disappeared, never to return. I hated to look in the mirror, because it was painful to see the changes.
Of course, I looked and felt much better, after I was in remission, but I haven't found a way to reverse the aging, unfortunately. Gluten stole some of the best years of my life, and I've never been able to figure out a way to get revenge.
Tex
Back when I was reacting, and the doctors couldn't find anything wrong with me, my appearance deteriorated in a hurry. In just a year or two, I accrued what appeared to be about 20 years worth of aging. My dark hair quickly turned grey, and the young man I had always considered myself to be, disappeared, never to return. I hated to look in the mirror, because it was painful to see the changes.
Of course, I looked and felt much better, after I was in remission, but I haven't found a way to reverse the aging, unfortunately. Gluten stole some of the best years of my life, and I've never been able to figure out a way to get revenge.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
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draperygoddess
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Robin,
My husband is a worship pastor. Aside from a little dishwashing at home and the odd Saturday of yardwork, his hands don't see any particularly rough treatment. A year or two ago, he was working at a garden center for awhile, and his nails developed splits down to the quick. No amount of vitamin E or hand cream made any difference.About your husbands nails....what does he do for a living? Sometimes with our working condition (constant washing or using chemicals) can also make nails have the ridges and become dry.
Cynthia
"Can we fix it? YES WE CAN!" -Bob the Builder
"Can we fix it? YES WE CAN!" -Bob the Builder
Tex, before I hurt my back and shoulder, and then followed up with getting really ill, 6months of prednisone, I aged 20 years in a month! Before that I looked way younger than my age although I did have the lack of energy, pain and so forth. I never got it back. Constant pain and illness has taken it out of me. Now I know that gluten was probably adding to the deterioration. Buy would I love to get my own back.